Hear From Our Grads

I originally started as a director, but once I got my DNP, I got promoted to a service line leader."

I would say dream partly accomplished, because the goal is to go further."

As a program coordinator at Capital Health, my degree will help me professionally. The mentors were excellent and very supportive."

I made friends with members of my cohort. We supported each other and held each other accountable."

Thomas Edison gives you that flexibility so that you can do your adult lifestyle and still go after your dreams."

My degree will help maximize my ability to provide the best care for my patients."

TESU gave me the bachelor’s degree I never thought I’d have. That’s why I came back for my DBA."

The pandemic motivated me to take my education to the next level."

It’s an opportunity JetBlue crew members will likely not get anywhere else."

It was a long, hard road... but at the end of the day, this was so fulfilling."

I completed three courses via Prior Learning Assessment. It helped me financially and in managing my time."

I changed careers and needed business credentials. I attended a TESU open house and was accepted immediately."

In my line of work, and looking at all the programs across the state, this was the only place I wanted to be."

I wanted to prove to my kids that they could do anything if they put their minds to it."

I began college in 1984 and took detours – life happens. TESU took the majority of my transfer credits, and here I am."

You can do it. You'll get there even if you take one class at a time."

Don’t be your own biggest hurdle. Something always came up while I was trying to finish, but you just have to do it."

My technology-based Capstone project intertwined with my military career. I use that knowledge every day."

Because TESU evaluated my carpentry apprenticeship program, I started with 35 credits toward an associate degree."

Three months after I obtained my degree, I got a new job as a director of IT, heading up my own IT department."

I got a lot out of the labs in my cybersecurity courses, and my degree is a goal come true."

I've moved a lot, and I wanted something I'm able to study everywhere. Thomas Edison was the school for that."

The ability to apply what I was learning drove me in my coursework."

The dean was incredibly helpful, and I plan to pursue my master’s."

I have been elevated to the role of assistant vice president with the organization I currently work for."

I wanted to do it for my sons. I wanted to be able to contribute more to my family and make a difference in others’ lives."

A degree program that allowed me to work full-time and still earn my master’s was a big deal."

I chose the Homeland Security major because it complemented my military background as an intelligence analyst."

The program was challenging, and I really liked the platform. I finished for myself."

They took my previous military training and added it to my degree requirements, so it helped me finish sooner than I expected."

I am able to move forward with my new endeavor, once I retire out of the military, more confidently."

This degree enhanced my career. I’ve sacrificed nights and weekends, but my family members are proud of me today."

The DBA degree is already helping me in my senior-level position with the National Guard."