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March 28, 2025

Alumni

CSU Honors Women’s History Month: A Month of Inspiration

Since 1995, the United States has recognized every March as Women’s History Month. During this month we celebrate the…

From Volunteer to Career Firefighter: Eamonn Radburn Finds Confidence, Connection During 30-Year Higher Ed Pursuit

Eamonn Radburn’s career in the fire service began in September 1993 when a friend encouraged him to volunteer with…

Against All Odds: Dale Earwood’s Journey to Earning His Degree

Columbia Southern University graduate Dale Earwood grew up in the northwest Alabama town of Tuscumbia. He comes from a…

How CSU Graduate Robert Giles Found Success After Serving His Country

Robert Giles always wanted to join the Army. Serving his country was one of the hardest experiences for Robert,…

From EMT to FDNY: Dustin Carter Uses B.S. Psychology to Discern Human Behavior in High-Pressure Situations

In 2003, Dustin Carter started his emergency medical services (EMS) career as an EMT in the Midwest. Originally from…

How Columbia Southern Graduate Ashley Johnson Went From GED to MBA

In 2006, Ashley Johnson made the difficult decision to drop out of high school. Afterward, she enlisted in the…

From Stay-At-Home Mom to College Graduate: Crystal Bailey Shares Her Aunt’s Inspiration to Earn Her Degree

Crystal Bailey had a desire to finish school, not only for herself, but also for her aunt. When she…

Second Act: How Richard Forbus Reinvented His Career After 25 Years in Law Enforcement

In 1990, a young Richard Forbus sat captivated by the screen as his hometown police department, the Las Vegas…

Facing the ‘What If’ Monsters: April Mallory’s New Beginning

Everyone has a unique story that’s often invisible at first glance. For April Mallory, the restart button was pressed…

From Student to Professor: How David Turman Leads by Example in Occupational Safety and Health

David Turman has always been passionate when it comes to helping others. For him, safety started as an employee…