Today, we’re shining a spotlight on Andy Miller, an Aspen University EdD alumni who truly embodies resilience and determination. Despite grappling with a diagnosis of Multiple System Atrophy, Andy completed the Doctor of Education in Leadership and Learning program at Aspen in 2021. Let’s dive into his story. “Prior to my diagnosis of Multiple System … Keep Reading
This year’s student speakers bring a swell of wisdom, experience, and inspiration to the stage. We are grateful for their journeys and aspirations and couldn’t be more proud to have them represent Aspen University. Nadege Yolande Nganso Nadege is honored to have been selected as a student commencement speaker and wants to capitalize on … Keep Reading
Coretta Hunter had already built her career as a teacher when she decided to go back to school and launch a second act with nursing. Changing careers can be challenging for anyone, especially a single mom juggling life and three kids. But with encouragement from her beloved aunt and the strength she found in her … Keep Reading
Becoming an attorney was the initial plan for Alona Roldan. But when hefty education costs left her looking for a different career path, she fell in love with nursing. Now Alona, who works as a program manager for a Medicare Advantage Health Plan, wants to grow her nursing career even more and push the envelope … Keep Reading
At Aspen University, we’re always amazed by our students and their accomplishments. Working toward a university degree presents a unique set of challenges and goals, especially for those pursuing education during the pandemic. The faculty and administration of Aspen University commend all our graduates for persevering through it all to reach their dreams and anticipate … Keep Reading
Completing the RN to BSN program with a perfect GPA was a professional and personal victory for Gayle Coyne. Decades earlier, when she applied to a music program in Wisconsin, the university would not accept her hard-earned nursing diploma and told her she wasn’t college material. She triumphantly proved them wrong. Now at 75 years … Keep Reading
Jaclyn Sonenschein started preparing to become a nurse when she was a young child. Crafting casts out of paper and tape, she wanted to help all her imaginary sick toys feel better. These days her patients are children themselves at Phoenix Children’s Hospital (PCH), where she works as a floor nurse and relief charge nurse … Keep Reading
Going back to school as a working adult is never an easy task. For Dolly Greene, embracing the challenge in her 70s was part of her dedication to learning and constantly evolving as a nurse. She graduated from Aspen University’s RN to BSN completion program in 2020, proudly achieving her dream of having the three … Keep Reading
Throughout her childhood, Sandra Tripp had many career ambitions, but years of self-doubt fueled by naysayers stopped her from pursuing them. That was until her sick grandmother encouraged her to follow her nursing dream. After becoming a registered nurse, she decided to take her education even further, and in 2020 she graduated from Aspen University’s … Keep Reading
Nursing school, advanced nursing degrees, multiple businesses, a primary care practice—these are just some of the accomplishments Aspen alumni Dr. Pamela Manning, DNP, MSN-Ed, APRN, AGNP-BC, achieved in little over a decade. “I make sure I’m living as if it’s my last day. But I do not waste moments. Everything that I do in my … Keep Reading