Interview with AMU Alumna, Arinola Gabrielle Awosika
As a nod to Heart Health Month in 2016, we interviewed a student who battled heart disease and won. After a successful surgery for heart disease, Arinola decided to give back to her community by becoming a community speaker, educator and healthy lifestyle advocate. She is also a member of the WomenHeart Organization, the only national coalition that helps women with heart disease.
Interview with APU Alumna, Prasida Khanal
I am looking ahead at the many opportunities and possibilities that I can achieve with my degree. I was the recipient of the President’s Award in 2015 and I graduated with honors. These recognitions have motivated me to establish “Rebuilding Health†in Nepal. This nonprofit works on improving community health through public-private partnership and community engagement for sustainable health outcomes.
Interview with AMU Alumnus, Jason McClaren
My goal as a child was to do 20 years in the Air Force, retire, and teach JROTC, but after seven years as an Air Force firefighter that was cut short due to a death in my family. After relocating, I had a choice to start at the bottom of a municipal fire department and work my way back up the ladder or pursue my education. I chose the latter, getting my bachelor’s degree in fire science.
Interview with Eric Sifford
Alumnus, American Military University
As a nod to National Cyber Security Awareness Month in October, we are featuring an intelligence studies alumnus in our October student profile. Learn more about Eric’s take on the biggest cyber security threats currently facing the U.S., how he’s making a difference in his current role, and the skills he obtained during his time at AMU.
Interview with Kelli Oliver
Alumna, American Military University
There were many reasons that I decided to pursue my master’s in history through AMU. First and foremost, I have a passion for history and all that it entails. I believe that one cannot be too educated about the historical past or we may end up repeating some of the same mistakes. Secondly, I chose to obtain this degree because it would aid me on my journey to become a professor of history at the university level. This has always been a dream of mine; therefore, this degree is yet another stepping stone towards success in my future.
Interview with Henry Jordan
Alumnus, American Public University
As a student at APU, I was afforded the opportunity to get a great deal of practice with my writing. During my 28-year leadership career in retail, I gained many insights that I wanted to share in the form of a published work. When the time came to write my book, I felt confident, prepared, and inspired to begin the process.
Interview with John Milby
Alumnus, American Public University
Earning my bachelor’s in management at APU has really broadened my horizons, and improved the way I do my job. As a division commander, I especially benefited from the strategic planning class, and regularly use the SWOT analysis and other techniques I learned at APU.
More than half of recent college graduates in America are under- or unemployed and that means it takes more than simply having a degree to get a decent job. Students need to start marketing themselves early on in their college careers so they have more connections and better opportunities once that diploma is hanging on the wall.
Inflation has impacted budgets, but higher education should be seen as a worthwhile investment rather than an expense.