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First Health Sciences Graduate Says UW Flexible Option Was the ‘Best Decision’ for Her Career

The UW Flexible Option allowed grad, Jordan Schumacher, to complete assessments at a speed that worked with her job and responsibilities, not against them.
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UW Flexible Option Grad Finds Her Passion in UW Health and Wellness Management Program

Thanks to her positive experience in the UW Flexible Option Associate of Arts and Sciences program, Katie Limberg decided to continue her education with another UW degree.
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Determined UW Flexible Option Grad Furthers Education with UW Data Science Degree

It took Tim Drexler only 13 months to graduate from the UW Flexible Option IST program. Now, he is working toward his UW Data Science master's degree.
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First Business Administration Graduate Uses Degree to Further Dentistry Career

When Stacy Prodell was promoted to office manager, she chose UW Flexible Option to earn her BSBA degree and to grow confidence in her new role.
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First Applicant to Diploma: UW Flexible Option Boosts Grad's Career

Every week, Aaron Apel used to squeeze in hours of coursework and readings at his daughters' volleyball practices. This spring, it all paid off.
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UW Flexible Option Grad Starts Her Journey of Becoming an Educator

It was never a question if Victoria could go back to college. She just needed to find a program that worked for her. UW Flexible Option was the perfect fit.
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Assistant Head Nurse Advances Her Career and ICU Through UW Flexible Option

From high school dropout to BSN graduate and assistant head nurse, UW Flexible Option proved to be the best choice for Tiffany Breezee and her career.
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Network Engineer Earns IT Degree by Completing 51 Credits in 9 Months

Tyler Coady earned his Bachelor of Science in Information Science and Technology in only nine months. Here’s how he did it through UW Flexible Option.
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With UW Flexible Option, Daughter Makes Good on Promise to Earn Her Degree

Find out how UW Flexible Option made it possible for Maggie Zoerb, age 33, to earn her bachelor’s degree, which not only boosted her career but also fulfilled a promise she made to her father.
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Infusion Nurse Earns BSN at Her Own Pace Through UW Flexible Option

With UW Flexible Option, students aren’t tied to semester schedules and instead choose their own pace to complete their degrees. Denise Herriges chose to finish her RN to BSN degree in two years. Here's how she did it.
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U.S. Marine Corps Vet Transitions to Civilian Life and a Bright Future in IT

U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Matt Rose trained at military installations from Minneapolis, Minn. to the Horn of Africa. He applied the GI Bill to help fund his bachelor's degree, earning his IST degree at his own pace through the UW Flexible Option.
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