# Alumni Mini Documentaries

**Our alumni mini documentary series highlights graduates who transformed challenge into opportunity. Watch their stories unfold.**

[Subscribe](https://www.youtube.com/@UOPXDegreesOfSuccessPodcast)[Explore episodes](#episodes)[Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/0UVLHPocyPfszWpxQPmSzD?si=bce5523d94824824)[Start your journey](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information)
## Alumni stories in motion

Through intimate, short-form storytelling, this series captures the determination, resilience and purpose that drive our alumni forward.

## Watch the latest documentary:

### Blind on Everest

Stranded near the summit and without sight, Brian Dickinson faced a life-or-death descent on Mount Everest. This gripping film captures a story of survival, faith, and the relentless will to keep moving forward against impossible odds.

[Watch now](https://www.phoenix.edu/blog/alumni-chronicles/documentary/stories-of-success-episode-1.html)
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## Previous episodes

### Delivering Hope

At 105 years old, Fannie McClendon reflects on a life of service, resilience, and legacy. From her role in the historic 6888th Postal Battalion to the impact she continues to make today, this story is a powerful reminder of perseverance and purpose across generations.

[Watch episode](https://www.phoenix.edu/blog/alumni-chronicles/documentary/stories-of-success-episode-2.html)
### Fighting for More: Orlando Jimenez’s Story

Orlando Jimenez is building a life with purpose—one challenge at a time. _Fighting for More_ follows his journey through discipline, resilience, and the drive to prove what’s possible.

[Watch episode](https://www.phoenix.edu/blog/alumni-chronicles/documentary/stories-of-success-episode-3.html)[Check out the Blog](/blog.html)