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…
Take 5 With CSU Military Outreach Representative Rachel Cortezano
In honor of Military Appreciation Month, CSU is proud to recognize our military outreach representatives. Our military representatives pull…
Mastering Self Growth: A San Diego Police Officer’s Educational Journey and a Heartwarming Homemade Graduation Ceremony
San Diego Police Officer Travis Hamby traces the roots of his love for law enforcement back to the 1980’s…
