50-State Stories

Robert Heckinger ’23

September 7, 2023

Robert Heckinger, 77, is a Vietnam War veteran and grandfather who started his college journey in 1969, after returning home from the draft. He always...

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Nathaniel Turner ’23

September 7, 2023

Nathaniel Turner, 30, is a first-generation college graduate and father of two who once dreamt of working for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Prior...

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Richard Parks ’23

September 7, 2023

Richard Parks, 46, is an Air Force veteran and aspiring writer. He retired after 26 years of military service and decided to pursue higher learning. While...

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Britainie Dill ’22

September 7, 2023

As she watched her daughter head off to college, Britainie Dill, 41, a mother of three, was inspired to return to school and finish what she started. Working...

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