Featured Alumni Profiles

Master of Business Administration in Global Management, 2006

After graduating from University of Phoenix in 2006 with a Master of Business Administration in Global Management, Lloyd was hired by public transportation company First Transit to oversee a staff of 350 employees in Laredo, Texas....

Master of Business Administration, 2006

Yankuba Mamburay chronicled his life in the novel “The Search for a Lost Brother.” It explores his early childhood as the son of an African farmer, his quest for formal education and his treacherous journey to Liberia, Africa during the height of their civil war....

Associate of Arts in Information Technology, 2007

A dream has turned into a ‘dream come true’ for University of Phoenix alumni Randi Sweeney. This recently published, first-time author literally turned an on-going dream into a science fiction book....

Masters of Arts in Education, 2008

Aryn McCoy has earned several honors in her young life. In addition to coaching the Topeka High School girls’ softball team to a State championship in 2008, she was the first University of Phoenix Paying it ForwardSM scholarship recipient to graduate....

Certified Nurse Practitioner

What does ‘higher education’ mean? Is it personal achievement, or is it aspiring to contribute to a greater good? The University of Phoenix, Spirit of Education Award embodies the true spirit of higher education....

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, 2008

Jason Bracey proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He traveled the globe during his years of service but realized there was still one place he wanted to go – college. He earned his bachelor’s degree at University of Phoenix and plans to apply to Air Force Officer ...

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration, 2009

An ancient philosopher once said, “He conquers who endures.” This adage applies to Ron Colbert’s life.