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Mom Follows Daughter’s Footsteps to Finish Her Bachelor’s Degree

Lisa Dowdell, a long-time IT application developer, was inspired to finish her own bachelor’s degree by her daughter...

Information Technology, Student & Alumni Stories

What’s the ROI for a PhD?

Is a PhD worth the investment of time, money, and energy?

PhD/Doctorate, Student & Alumni Stories

Interview with Capella Graduate Shad Smith: A Career Transition in Progress

As people evolve, often their careers change, too. Capella graduate Shad Smith shares his experience as he embarks on a ...

Career, Health Sciences

Interview with Capella Graduate Jeff Green: FBI Agent and Author

“The single most important skill required of any public service practitioner is the ability to lead.” Jeff Green, Ph...

Criminal Justice & Emergency Management

Mid-Career Success Story: DHA Spurs Professional Growth for Graduate

“I was surprised by the effect of adding “Dr.” to my resume.” Dr. Renate Ilse discusses the career and speaking ...

Health Sciences

Taking Project Management to a New Level with a PhD

“Ninety-five percent of project management is rooted in communication.” PhD candidate in Project Management tells ho...

Business, Student & Alumni Stories

Psychology Degree Broadens Career Possibilities—for Graduate’s Retirement

Terri Masters Cohen was already passionate about her work in child development, but getting her master’s degree increa...

Psychology, Student & Alumni Stories

A PhD in Education Graduate Overcomes Obstacles on the Path to Her Degree

“I’m not a quitter. Once I get started with something, I see it through.” No obstacle was too much for Courtney Be...

Education, Student & Alumni Stories

I Didn’t Go Back…I Found My Way Forward: Emily’s FlexPath Story

“My education was on my own schedule, and there's really no way I could have gone back to school without that flexibil...

Competency-Based Education, Student & Alumni Stories