Alumni & Student Stories

Leighellen Landskov graduated at Purdue University in West Lafayette where she celebrated earning her bachelor’s degree and moving forward in her career. 

Thanks to Guild and Team USA Learning Network, Lauryn DeLuca is the first Team USA athlete to graduate from Purdue Global

Thanks to the Guild and Team USA Learning Network, U.S. Olympic hopeful Kell Berliner is working on his MBA with Purdue Global.

Lisa Shields persevered through grief and the pandemic to earn her certificate and move forward in her health care career.

Robert’s master’s degree in instructional design and technology helped him build a new career as a multimedia designer.

Nicole Richardson Hicks is carrying on her family’s legacy of education — one that came with many challenges — ultimately leading her to Purdue Global.

Tara Melton says she never accepted the adage that you play the hand you're dealt.

She fights fiercely for her dreams, but she’s fighting for the next generation’s, too.

The Guild and Team USA Learning Network is helping Ashley come back with Purdue Global.

Yvette Martinez was always a protector, even as a child. That’s why she became a Marine.

Recent grad Kevin Kohn explains why he recommends Purdue Global to working adults — and why he thinks you can be successful.

Sienna Clawson turned teen hardship into a Purdue Global success story.

Learn about Craig Dockstader’s journey toward his online degree in communication and his inspiring words of support.

For all the working adults pursuing their online degree, we have a list of advice to help.

Christyne Baxter’s search for knowledge has taken her to incredible heights.

How Purdue Global graduates and married couple Rebecca and Caleb Ortiz earned their degrees and a strong purpose

Patti Bertolino has worked in the corporate sector for over 25 years and says her online degree from Purdue Global gives her a deeper understanding of her passion — making learning fun for everyone.

This four-time U.S. Paralympian and Purdue Global student looks toward a future that includes a master’s degree in education.

Purdue Global professor Shaila Rana is an expert in cybersecurity and AI. Her research focuses on uncovering how AI can be a boon for learners, while critically analyzing both its advantages and disadvantages, and she’s driven to help her students succeed in a developing field.

If you’re a working adult considering whether to go back to school, we know it’s a big decision as you contemplate your future. Here are 10 unique advantages that set Purdue Global apart. 

Kelvin Gumbs, who spent 22 years in the U.S. Navy, was among nearly 5,000 active-duty, National Guard or reserve members serving worldwide while attending Purdue Global. 

Wendy Buice knew if she was going to remain competitive and advance in her career, she’d need an MBA. She got it at Purdue Global.