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Music education student embraces roles as drum major and marine

Passion for music and hard work drives Matthew Darby, junior music education major from Lubbock, to excel in and balance his roles as a drum major for the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Big Purple marching band and a lance corporal for the U.S. Marine Reserves on a daily basis.  Darby’s days are spent juggling rigorous music … Continued
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Faculty Spotlight: Brandy Chalmers

The most impactful moments in our lives guide the trajectory of our futures. How we decide to respond to adversity works either for our detriment or for our gain. Brandy Chalmers, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ assistant professor and program director for the B.S. in Child and Family Services as well as  the B.S. in Integrated Studies is a perfect example … Continued

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Student Spotlight: Cassidy Miller

Not all those who wander are lost – and that is undoubtedly true for Cassidy Miller. Holding two bachelor’s degrees in Vocational Missions and Global Studies from Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s residential program and a Master of Education in Higher Education with a concentration in student affairs leadership from Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Online, Cassidy’s go-lucky attitude gave her the chance … Continued

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Student Spotlight: Serenity Martinez

From living in a small town to working in the big city, Serenity Martinez is not your average student. Known for her hyper-focused demeanor and southern go-getter attitude, Serenity knew that she wasn’t going to wait until her perfect job came knocking on her door.  As a first-generation college student, Serenity knew from a young … Continued

Impromptu moment with Cambodian girls leads to gift of connection for Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ volleyball player

  While some students took time off this summer to relax with their families, many Wildcats spent their summer serving and learning. Londyn Gray, a senior journalism major and Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ volleyball player from Weatherford, Texas, traveled to Cambodia on a trip organized through Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s WorldWide Witness program. There, she worked with Cambodia Christian Ministries, teaching … Continued

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Student Spotlight: LaShae Grottis

LaShae Grottis has always been an overachiever. Whether graduating high school valedictorian, moving cross-country to attend Dartmouth College as a first-generation college student, serving as the first director of Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s Office of Multicultural Affairs, or pursuing her doctorate with two teenagers at home—LaShae has never done things halfway. Learn how this trailblazing Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Online student … Continued

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Student Spotlight: Nancy Ofoegbu

    Nancy Ofoegbu has always possessed an entrepreneurial spirit. She knew enrolling in a Master of Business Administration program at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Online would be a perfect fit for a hard-working, ambitious person like herself. She expected to receive an advanced degree that would equip her with the necessary knowledge and expertise to refine and … Continued

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Student Spotlight: Jarrett Jacobs

The role models of our formative years directly impact our development as individuals, for better or for worse. Realizing this reality, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ alumni Jarrett Jacobs saw a need to advocate for adolescents and teens to help change the negative narratives through conflict management. Learn how his experience in our online Master of Arts in Conflict … Continued

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Student Spotlight: April Haley

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ alumni April Haley returned to school to not only further her own career, but to serve others on a deeper level as they navigate life’s challenges. After years as a stay-at-home mom, April enrolled in Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Online’s Master of Marriage and Family Therapy program where she found the support she needed to pursue her … Continued