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Stefanie Robertson and Christina Walters have been side by side since kindergarten.

Life took them in different directions — careers, families and unexpected challenges — but their friendship endured.

In their late 30s, they decided to go back to school together. While balancing full-time work in healthcare, raising kids and navigating serious health issues, they leaned on each other through every assignment, every setback and every milestone.

And when it came time to graduate, they made sure of one thing: They would walk the stage together. 🎓

Their story is a reminder that it’s never too late, and you don’t have to do it alone.

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Elizabeth Rawles’ path to her bachelor’s degree didn’t follow a straight line.

After years of interruptions and rethinking her direction, she found the support she needed to finish her accounting degree at Purdue Global.

Now she’s building toward what’s next — including working toward a master’s degree and becoming a CPA.

Read her inspiring story: https://purdue.university/3NujbUo

Credentials can make all the difference when you’re trying to move into a leadership role.

Carlos Bonilla has been there, and his bachelor’s in organizational management finally got him moving up the ladder.

His experience, Purdue Global education and high GPA helped him land a supervisory position at a new facility with Eli Lilly and Company.

Read his full story here:
https://purdue.university/4kKDDg4

Jimmie Woodruff’s journey into higher education began 20 years ago, when his grandmother Emma Jean Woodruff helped him enroll in college for the first time.

“My grandmother signed her name on the dotted line for me to be able to pay,” he says. “I was in and out of school, but no matter what, she never gave up on me.”

When he joined the National Guard in 2019, Jimmie (BS legal support and services ’25, Purdue Global) realized he could use GI Bill benefits to fulfill the promise he made to earn his college degree.

“I wanted to get the degree while she was still alive, but that didn’t happen,” he says. “This degree is dedicated to her. She was my support system and my rock.”

While he had attempted to earn a degree before, this time was different. Purdue Global’s familiarity with the GI Bill benefits helped him keep up with military obligations, and the seminar-based structure provided accountability.

Jimmie finally knew he could do it. Just 12 days after finishing his bachelor’s, he enrolled in a master’s degree program. Next he plans to go to law school.

He hopes to transition from IT to a career in law. His Purdue Global education has prepared him to move forward with his master’s and Juris Doctor, and eventually he can use his credentials to realize his dream and seek anything from paralegal roles to senior legal positions.

“Without Purdue Global, I would still be spinning my wheels, talking about graduating and not actually graduating,” he says. “This has been a godsend.”

Jimmie’s grandmother passed away in May, but he knows she was there cheering him on alongside his loved ones as he walked the stage in October. She started him on his educational journey and consistently encouraged him to finish it.

“I got it done,” he says. “It’s a huge testimony to my grandmother. She kept pushing me and believing in me. I found the right combination of support in Purdue Global, and it got me over the hump.”

Three graduates are joining Advisor Andy to help you prepare for classes.

On the newest episode of “Ask Advisor Andy,” hear three real grads share why they decided to go back to school, their concerns and how they adapted.

Watch now: https://youtu.be/sYz3JoQnrXQ

For Angel Riley, earning her bachelor’s in nursing from Purdue Global wasn’t just about adding letters to the end of her name.

It was the top of the mountain after a long, hard climb back toward a life she thought she’d lost for good.

Now she’s already taking her next steps toward the next dream.

Read her story: https://purdue.university/4aCFUG2

“I love what I do, and I love my life. I feel like, ‘How is this possible? How did I come from what I’ve come through, not been shown the right way and still able to live a great life?’”

Kendra Newhart’s journey is proof that it doesn’t matter how many times you fall; it matters how many times you get back up.

After attempting to attend college multiple times using her military benefits, it took ’s online experience to help her accomplish what she always wanted to do.

Now, with both a bachelor’s degree in nutrition and master’s degree in health education in hand, she is thriving as a gym co-owner and high school teacher. Continue reading:
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