Our Stories | 奶糖直播 College of Professional Studies
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Pamela Marshall '24 CPS found a passion for environmental sustainability.
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Tracey Barnes '24 CPS is a living testament to the power of human resilience and the transformative impact of education.
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From Ranch to Recognition
J. Martin Molinos '24 CPS knew from a young age that a college education was a part of his future. Purpose, passion and hard work were at the root of his success at 奶糖直播.
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Shelby Meyers '23 CPS followed a passion for healthcare advocacy, earning her degree and finding a new career path.
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Madison DeWispelaere '22 CPS looked for the next challenge in her career. Her school work took her to new heights 鈥 and around the world.
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Alice Ford '23 CPS finds a way to be a Dean's list student and a pillar in her community, while working the night shift.
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Robert Brickhouse '22 CPS took a long journey to his 奶糖直播 degree, which will fuel his passion as a music director.
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Michael DiMaio '23 CPS uses the lessons he's learned in the military and at 奶糖直播 to help fellow veterans in need.
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Ryan Oakley '21 CPS has shown an entrepreneurial spirit that is driving his tech start-up and charitable foundation.
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Maalik Wayns' 奶糖直播 career led him to the NBA. Now, as he coaches the next generation of basketball stars, he's pursing his degree.
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Ronell Smith '21 CPS showed years of hard work, sacrifice, and care in earning her degree, with the goal of passing that knowledge on to others.
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When Chad Allen was preparing for his transition from the Marine Corps, he saw a recurring theme among job listings: degree needed. He found a home in CPS.
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Last month, Joyce Harden graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Leadership with Asian Studies and Japanese minors and a 3.4 GPA. She embodies the spirit of CPS in all that she does.
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For Philadelphia native Corey Stephens, a desire to motivate and inspire people was the driving force behind his decision to enroll at CPS.
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Through a 鈥渕iraculous set of circumstances,鈥 John Weinberger enrolled in the College of Professional Studies to pursue his next career move.
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Daniel Duffy '22 CPS came to 奶糖直播 determined to make the most of his education and found a new side of himself.
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Brittni Jones came to CPS looking to juggle school and life as a mother. She did so, earning a degree and the Medallion of Academic Excellence.
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William Keller describes his experience returning to school at the 奶糖直播 College of Professional Studies after serving in the military.
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Erica Howard '21 CPS describes her goals for advancing her career, after taking time off to raise her family, and how CPS helped her pave the path toward success.