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The Path to a Life You Love: How Purdue Global Led Me to a New Career

Kendra Newhart’s Purdue Global journey as a U.S. Army veteran, gym owner and teacher.

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Sherry McQueary, in a black and white image, is looking toward the side and laughing, wearing a dark shirt with a light denim jacket on top.

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Has It Been Decades Since You Were a Student? 4 Big Ways It Pays Off

It's never too late to earn your degree — even when you haven’t been a student in decades.

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5 Lessons Learned Going From Student to Lecturer

After earning his online master’s degree from Purdue Global, Todd Brewer made a powerful career comeback — going from adult learner to Purdue faculty member.

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A Comeback 20 Years in the Making

Marcy Wilson knew this was her moment — a moment 20 years in the making — to take charge.

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Q&A With a U.S. Army Soldier: My Journey as an Online Student

In this Q&A, learn about Alan Thomas’ journey moving forward with a Purdue Global degree.

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3 Ways My Life Changed Because of Purdue Global

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

Gaytanna used experiential credits to earn an online BSBA degree.

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How a Working Mom Used Experiential Credits to Earn an Online Bachelor’s Degree

Gaytanna McGuire accepted a promotion while earning her bachelor's degree in business administration from Purdue Global.

Samantha reflects on earning a bachelor’s business degree online.

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Family, College & Opportunity: Samantha’s Comeback With a Business Degree

Samantha Tatman shares what earning her bachelor's degree in business administration will mean to her and her family.

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From EMT to Cybersecurity Expert: A Parent’s Degree Enhances Online Safety

Dan Vukobratovich, MS cybersecurity, finds the parallels between the fast pace of an emergency room and the triage in tech.

Desire earned her master’s in psychology at Purdue Global.

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'My Online I/O Psychology Degree Gave Me the Confidence I Needed'

Desiré realized that earning an online master's degree in psychology was the right opportunity for her — and she was up for the challenge.

Victoria earned two Purdue Global degrees and is on her way to a Doctorate.

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A Graduate Reinvents Her Path With BS and MS Degrees in Health Care Administration

Victoria Durnell is proud to be using her Purdue Global online master's degree in her role at Big Brothers Big Sisters.

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Twins Earn Their Online MSN From Purdue Global, Rave About the Experience

These identical twin sisters recently graduated from Purdue Global with a Master of Science in Nursing.