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Prepared for the Unexpected: Student Tori Weems on Interdisciplinary Studies at MACU
For first-generation college student and recent graduate Tori Weems, enrolling at Mid-America Christian University in 2024 was partly a practical decision. With the goal of pursuing a career where she could help others, Weems was planning to either become a teacher or go into the Peace Corps. Guided by her counselor at the Choctaw Nation…
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Making a Calling a Career: Graduate Shamra Hicks’ Master’s in Leadership Experience at MACU
Shamra Hicks came to Mid-America Christian University (MACU) in the summer of 2024 with a clear plan: earn a master’s degree, learn new skills, and advance in her career in healthcare and insurance. She’d spent the prior 20 years working her way up from billing to administration. With a graduate degree, she’d be the ideal…
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From Psychology to Consulting to Education: Kelly Riesenmy, PhD, on Her Career and MACU’s MBA Program
From young adults who are fresh out of undergraduate school to working professionals with years of experience, the students who enroll in Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs make up a diverse group. For MBA program professors and administrators, trying to meet each of these students’ needs can be a herculean task. But for Kelly…
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MACU’s MBA Program Named Oklahoma’s Best
Mid-America Christian University’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) has been voted the best in Oklahoma by readers of The Journal Record in the publication’s seventh annual Reader Rankings. “We are thrilled to be named the top MBA program in Oklahoma,” said MACU President Dr. Phil Greenwald. “This honor reflects our ongoing commitment to providing an…
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Career Transition: Nurse to Healthcare Administrator
Opportunities for career progression are critical. Fulfilling career growth helps people strengthen their well-being, achieve their professional goals, and feel a greater sense of job satisfaction. Career advancement is particularly important for nurses, who face a number of challenges in areas such as staffing shortages, stress, and burnout. Nurses who want to progress along a…
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How Long Does It Take to Become a Counselor?
The need for counselors is on the rise, but the supply of available professionals is not keeping up with the demand. The National Center for Health Workforce Analysis estimates that, by 2036, the U.S. will have only enough behavioral health professionals to serve 53% of the people who require their vital services. For anyone seeking…
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5 Counseling Theories and How They Are Applied
Mental health concerns affect millions of people across the United States, creating a continued need for professionals who can provide effective counseling and other forms of mental health support. Nearly 1 in 4 adults aged 18 or older experienced a mental illness in 2024, according to the national survey on drug use and health from…
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Cybersecurity Certificate vs. Degree
We live in the digital age, and as cybersecurity incidents continue to rise, the associated financial losses are mounting. According to the FBI, cybercrime costs reached $4.2 billion in 2020 and rose to more than $20 billion in 2025. The increase in cybercrime has intensified organizations’ interest in protecting their networks, systems, and data. Cybersecurity…
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Discovering Our Wesleyan Heritage: MACU’s Journey Through England
In May, a group of students, alumni, faculty, and staff from Mid-America Christian University (MACU) traveled to England to explore the historical roots of the Wesleyan tradition and the lives of Christian leaders whose influence continues to shape believers today. What began as an educational travel experience quickly became something much deeper. Throughout the journey,…
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Nursing Shortages in Oklahoma
Nurses were already in short supply before the COVID-19 pandemic further exacerbated the problem. Since then, the nursing workforce has remained under strain, with around 40% of nurses saying they planned to leave the profession or retire by 2029 in a 2024 national nursing workforce survey. Although there have been some signs of improvement —…
