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Community: Meet AMU Students

AMU students quickly discover a tight-knit community of professors, students, and alumni who are committed to helping you continue your education. We invite you to explore how a few of our students are juggling school, work, and family - and applying their education to build exciting careers.

Meet Rebecca

Rebecca Roch, Student

Master of Public Administration

A single mom of three, Rebecca has faced several life setbacks — but her challenges are no match for her perseverance. She studies when her children study in the evening, while on vacation, even at a Cub Scout meeting, and her kids think it’s exciting that mommy has more homework than they do. Read more about Rebecca >

Meet Dwayne

Dwayne L., Graduate

Bachelor of Arts in Homeland Security

He has covered international economic summits, United Nations meetings and the Republican and Democratic National Conventions. In his spare time, he is earning a second degree at AMU. Dwayne attributes much of his drive to his parents and grandparents, and he is proud to be the first in his family to pursue a college degree. Read more about Dwayne >

Meet Russ

Russ Rafay, Graduate and Current Student

Master of Education in Administration & Supervision

Russell Raffay, a high school history teacher, believes in lifelong learning. Russ is currently preparing for a transition into education administration. He also serves as school board president for his own community – another example of his commitment to education. Raffay and his wife, Marie, are the parents of four young children. Read more about Russ >

Meet Britt

Britt deCormier, Graduate

Master of Science in Space Studies

Space operations had been an interest of Brit’s since his childhood in Satellite Beach, Fla. He separated from the Air Force after serving four years, then earned a position controlling satellites as a flight operations specialist. AMU courses in orbital mechanics, ground systems and others were a direct fit. Read more about Britt >