08/06/2026
We're on a Wildcat roll with our New Faculty Intros! Meet Bethany Witemeyer, whose Wildcat roots run deep!
She's an accomplished academic. She received her BS in 2020 from ACU with a double major in Mathematics and Computer Science, and her PhD from Texas A&M University in Computer Science in 2025.
When it comes to research, Bethany specializes in computer graphics. “Specifically, I specialize in physically-based simulation and numerical methods,” she says. “I also plan to join the other computer science professors in their research on computer science education.”
That interest in computer science education, along with her faith, is what drew her back to ACU to teach. Having loved her time here as an undergrad, she said, “I wanted to teach somewhere where my faith could shine alongside my academic pursuits, and ACU is the perfect place for that!”
Her faith will definitely play a big part in the way she teaches. “I think it all comes down to the fact that human beings are created by God and deserve to be treated as such. This affects the way I run my classroom, the way I talk about ethics, and the way I approach the development of technology - extending kindness and mercy to others and working for their good.”
And here's something surprising that students might not guess: despite working in the field of technology, she says she's not really much of a technology person, preferring to spend her free time reading and crafting.
She hopes students walk away from her classes with confidence - not only in the material they've studied, but also in their ability to solve problems and learn new skills.
Welcome home, Bethany! We're so glad you're here.
