The Art of Taking Little Steps
May 8, 2023
A consummate survivor, Mercedes Rain-Tree Adams has overcome tremendous obstacles to earn her degree—and develop a more positive outlook on the future.Adult learners stop out
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Adrienne: It’s All About the Journey
August 25, 2022
Working with a ReUp Success Coach helped Adrienne finally achieve a goal she had been dreaming of since her 20s: to complete her college degree.
Bryon Michael: Strive, Strive, Strive
August 17, 2022
Bryon Michael Donner has survived trauma, addiction, and a prison sentence to earn his college degree with the support of his ReUp Success Coach. Now, he wants to pay it forward.
Sonya: Determined to Finish
March 3, 2022
With the help of her ReUp Success Coach, Sonya Williams completed the long and winding road to graduation and a career. Her next destination? A master’s.
Spotlight: Leon
February 22, 2022
Student success story Leon J. shares how ReUp coaching and making life changes helped him recover from setbacks and get back on track with his
Spotlight: Adeline
January 13, 2021
Adeline is working toward her dream of becoming a Criminal Defense advocate and creating a non-profit organization for long-term Inmates and is motivated by being
Spotlight: Selena
September 19, 2019
Selena is working toward her dream of becoming a nurse and is motivated by being a role model for her son. She currently lives near