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April 26, 2025

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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…

Take 5 With Distance and Instruction Librarian Laura Rhoden

Laura Rhoden has been a part of the CSU family for seven years. In her role as a distance…

Take 5 With Enrollment Specialist Taylor Harrison

Enrollment specialist Taylor Harrison has been a part of the CSU family for over three years and is a…

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…

Take 5 With CSU Admissions Advisor Joshua SantaCruz

As an admissions advisor, Joshua SantaCruz works to build relationships and learn more about prospective students so that he…

Take 5 With Writing Center Specialist Andrea Whittle

Andrea Whittle has been a part of the CSU family for five years. In her role as a CSU…

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Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force #19 JoAnne Bass Named Strategic Advisor for Columbia Southern University

Columbia Southern University welcomes Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force #19 JoAnne Bass as strategic advisor for government,…

The Inspiring Journey of Army Veteran Albert Buentello, First-Generation College Graduate

Since kindergarten, Albert Buentello was rarely seen without a book in his hand, his craving to learn never going…