Volunteering in Healthcare: Gaining Real-World Experience While Making a Difference

If you’re between jobs or seeking to break into a healthcare-related role, volunteering can be more than just a resume booster. It can be a transformative, real-world experience that builds confidence, sharpens skills, and opens the door to new opportunities.

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Saying Hello to What’s Next: Embracing the Career Pivot Mindset

At some point, many of us look around at our careers and quietly wonder, “Is this still right for me?” Sometimes the signs are subtle. Other times, it’s loud and clear—you feel stuck, uninspired, or ready for something different.

If …

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Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Cynthia Knight on Creating Space, Purpose, and Possibility for Iowa’s Students

Driven by a passion for helping students who don’t thrive in traditional classrooms, Dr. Cynthia Knight has dedicated her work to creating inclusive educational spaces with lasting impact. With a strong academic foundation and a commitment to student-centered learning, she …

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The Power of Alumni Mentorship: A Lifelong Impact on Learners and the Community

At Capella University, learning doesn’t end with graduation—it evolves. As alumni, we hold a powerful opportunity to give back in a way that shapes the future: through mentorship. Whether you’re sharing career advice, offering guidance through real-life challenges, or simply being a listening ear, your experiences as an alum can inspire and empower current learners and strengthen our entire Capella community.

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Alumni Spotlight: Damere Holloway, MS Turns Personal Insight into Purpose Through ABA and Autism Advocacy

After earning his undergraduate degree in 2020, Damere Holloway moved to Atlanta and began his career in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). He quickly developed a passion for the field — a connection that became clearer when he was formally diagnosed with …

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Saluting Capella Alumni: Your Journey Inspires Us

Earning a degree is a major accomplishment—one that reflects determination, resilience, and a series of meaningful choices made in pursuit of something greater. At Capella University, we understand that the decision to return to school often comes with sacrifice. Balancing …

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25 Ways to Reclaim Your Time After Graduation

Completing your degree is a huge accomplishment, and now it’s time to focus on you. After months (or years) of classes, studying, and deadlines, you may find yourself wondering what to do with the time you used to spend on schoolwork. Here are 25 meaningful and enjoyable ways to reclaim your time and invest in your personal well-being, creativity, and community.

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Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Karen Lynne-Daniels Ivy Honored for a Lifetime of Service and Innovation in Technology

Dr. Karen Lynne-Daniels Ivy builds pathways for people to thrive. With more than 30 years of experience in aerospace, manufacturing, healthcare, and IT, she has consistently used her expertise to bridge the gap between technology, education, and social impact. In …

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Creating a Self-Care Routine After College Life

Between job hunting, starting a new career, relocating, or adjusting to a different routine, it’s easy to let self-care take a back seat. Here are a few tips to help create a self-care routine that works for a post-college lifestyle.

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Dear Alumni Reader: You Did the Hard Part—Now Read for Joy

Let’s give it up for the alumni reader. Yes, YOU—the one who powered through chapters, articles, peer-reviewed journals, and digital textbooks at 2 a.m. while running on caffeine and pure ambition. You’ve done the hard part. You earned the degree. …

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