# Alumni Stories

Career journeys as unique as our alumni

See the stories of fellow alumni who have worked hard to build the futures they want.

[See alumni stories](https://www.phoenix.edu/blog/alumni-chronicles.html)[Tell us your story](#tell)
## University of Phoenix turns 50!

Learn how the U has been helping adult learners for half a century.

[Learn more](/about.html)
## Tell us your story

Tell us how you worked hard, overcame obstacles, earned your degree, and enhanced your career or started a business.

Who knows? Your story could inspire others to pursue their education too. 

![Darrielle accepts her diploma at graduation](/alumni/tell-us-your-story/_jcr_content/root/container/container/container_179649261_/container/teaser.coreimg.jpeg/1736809749131/darrielle-e.jpeg)

Becoming a Phoenix

> 
Don’t let other people discourage you. You decide if your current role is your lifetime career, or a stepping stone.

Darrielle E., '06

Bachelor of Management

[Connect with Alumni](/alumni/chapters.html)
## Join a local alumni chapter

Get career advice, find motivation and attend local events while connecting to other alumni in your area.

[Find your local chapter](/alumni/chapters.html)
![University of Phoenix students prepare for graduation to become alumni](/alumni/tell-us-your-story/_jcr_content/root/container/container_179649261__1629524042/container_copy/container_1608433839/image.coreimg.jpeg/1669081766535/alumni-chapter.jpeg)

![A woman shares the latest news about University of Phoenix alumni](/alumni/tell-us-your-story/_jcr_content/root/container/container_179649261__1998142675/container_copy/container/image.coreimg.jpeg/1669081765582/alumni-news.jpeg)

## Get the latest alumni news

Find other graduates and connect them to your professional network on LinkedIn. Start by following us.

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