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Student Profiles

Student Profiles

Each of our students has a story: why they chose the College of Liberal Studies, how they juggled their course work with their everyday lives, and how their lives transformed after graduation. Meet some of our graduates below.

 

 

Steven Gullberg

Steven Gullberg

Master of Liberal Studies, Integrated Studies Option, 2002

A retired commercial airline pilot, Steven's decision to work toward a master's degree stemmed from his interest in ancient astronomy.

 

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Jennifer Gaitlin

Jennifer Gatlin

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, 2009

Jennifer was a full-time employee, mother and student, all while her husband was mobilized for a year-long deployment to Afghanistan.

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Duane McLean

Duane McLean

Master of Liberal Studies, Administrative Leadership, 2005

As senior vice president of the Detroit Tigers, Duane gave himself a master's degree for his 40th birthday.

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Stacy Bergland

Stacy Berglan

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies

To honor her father's legacy, Stacy worked with former Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry to designate November as National Lung Cancer Awareness Month in the state.

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Christina Boland in India

Christina Boland

Professional Writer
MALS Museum Studies Graduate

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Steve Herpolshiemer

Steve Herpolshiemer

A lieutenant with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, recently became the first Vegas officer to graduate from the College of Liberal Studies under the partnership between the two entities.

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