Helen Velk
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Online Grad Pursues Passion for Statistics
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Online Grad Appreciates His Journey Spanning Three Decades
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War Refugee Plans to Use Online Degree in Foreign Policy Career
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911 Communications Manager Overcomes Fear of Returning to School by Earning Degree Online
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Retired Veteran’s College Dream Becomes A Reality Online
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Online Grad “Tailors” Coursework to Enhance Her Life
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Online Graduate Appreciates Authentic Course Content
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Passion for Helping Families Inspires Online Grad to Cross the Finish Line
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Finding a Passion for Family Science
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