Phoenix success stories

There’s a story behind every degree, and with 1 million alumni, we’ve got plenty to share. In the videos below, find the inspiration to chase your dream — and proof that achieving it is possible.

Alumni success stories

A Degree Doesn’t Just Change You - Alumna Carmen Bravo

For this nurse leader, the clock never stops

Carmen Bravo rose from her youth on the streets of the Imperial Valley to earn both a BSN and Master of Science in Nursing. But “nurse” doesn’t just describe what she does — it’s who she is.

Allan Steer - A lesson in determination

Allan S | Class of 2014

"My academic advisor made graduating possible."

Amber Perez - Taking her future back

Amber P | Class of 2017

"I couldn't have juggled it all at another university."

Daniel Wolf - Education unlocked his potential

Daniel W | Class of 2017

"I can't think of a day on my job I don't use what I learned."

The Rise of Cindy: Working for Someone Else to Small Business Owner

Cindy B | Class of 2014

“Reinventing yourself is a lifelong journey”

#MakingHistory - Alumnus Mike Gipson

Mike G | Class of 2007

#MAKINGHISTORY: Alumni Mike Gipson

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Jacqueline Davis-Lukaszewicz

"When your example leads your child to his college graduation and now to the police academy. I'm so glad I showed my children the value of a college education."

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Johnny Martinez

Graduated with my bachelor's this past January! Great experience, made great friends while here.

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Wayne Pike

"I was working full-time in a very demanding job. I was traveling globally. It was a labor of love for my future to sacrifice sleep and focus on completing my MBA while growing my value to my employer. UoP Online was the best thing I could have done for myself! I'm a Phoenix and proud!"

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Diondai Brown-Whitfield

"We rise! I use my degree to improve upon the lives of our family, friends, church, communities and country. When we rise, they rise with us!"

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Kathy Sheffield

"I am a military spouse and University of Phoenix has provided me a flexible education for me to complete my doctoral degree from Germany and now Hawai"

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Brittany Robinson

When your example leads your child to his college graduation and now to the police academy. I'm so glad I showed my children the value of a college education.

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