Purdue Global: Purdue’s Online University for Working Adults

Learners at Purdue Global have work and life experiences beyond the classroom 

Built specifically for working adults who want a degree they’re proud of and employers respect, Purdue Global offers more than 175 online programs including associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees and certificates.  

See the stories of people who strive for more and how they’ve found more — more recognition, more support, more opportunities. It isn’t just about going back to school. It’s about coming back stronger and more prepared than ever.

Lauryn DeLuca sits cross-legged in front of a blue banner background, a leg brace visible on her left leg.

U.S. Paralympian finds inspiration in others’ success

After U.S. Paralympian Lauryn DeLuca had to retire from sport at age 20, she took charge of what’s next.

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Chrishana and Chrishá Jackson stand next to each other, smiling and holding their degrees at graduation.

The Jackson sisters are moving forward — together 

Discover Chrishana and Chrishá’s journey earning their online master’s degrees in health care administration from Purdue Global Twin sisters Chrishana and Chrishá Jackson do everything together. They both graduated with their bachelor’s degrees in exercise science in 2021, work at

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Dustin Young wearing graduation cap and military uniform

A heroic moment in the Army led me back to school at Purdue Global.

After saving a man from a burning truck, I decided it was time to earn my bachelor’s degree from Purdue Global.

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