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It takes an extra push to earn an online degree

One graduate responded to discussion posts while she was in labor. Another had to take a leave of absence during Hurricane Harvey but pushed through. […]

Former basketball star to grads: 'Let your light shine'

Rehema Stephens could have rested on her laurels after an outstanding career as a basketball player, both as a scoring leader for UCLA and later […]

Grad brings teaching gifts home to Navajo Nation

Falonna Ashley never thought she could become a teacher. Growing up in rural Wide Ruins, Arizona, on the Navajo Nation, she never thought she was […]

Commencement speaker wows crowd with fervor

Dr. Keziah Tinkle-Williams' Commencement speech at the first of seven ceremonies for online learners Monday morning was powerful. She shared with the audience her struggles […]

Doctoral graduates triumphed despite trying times

Drs. Alyson Bell and Johnny Fielder are just two examples of overcoming adversity and emerging victorious despite the hardships they endured along the way to […]

Loss of sister, autism diagnosis didn't stop this grad

When Bianca Peña started a job at a nonprofit, she knew to move forward in her career she needed an advanced degree. So she started […]

Motherhood, mettle: Online grads never gave up

Births of children. Deaths in the family. Illnesses. And numerous other challenges. Despite it all, online graduates never gave up and are worth a hearty […]

This graduate is determined to keep on truckin'

Cassidy Alexander's people skills and tenacity earned her the opportunity to be the student speaker in the Friday afternoon ceremony of Spring Commencement. She likes […]

Success of SIS program is worth shouting about

The Students Inspiring Students full-tuition scholarship program is creating more and more graduates, and their achievements continue to expand, too. Friday, Estephanie Torres was the […]