How Capella Online Degrees Help You Make a Difference

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Where Can You Best Make an Impact?

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What does it take to make a difference? It's not about changing the world. It's about embracing challenges to make even a small change in one corner of it. Higher education can empower you to do this. Capella University believes you can do this.

Our graduates use what they've learned to change lives—their own and others—for the better. You can too.

Women Who Have Overcome, Inspire and Influence

Lerah Lee
PHD IN EDUCATION

From poverty to
leader in education

Jennifer Semien
MBA

From minimum-wage
earner to corporate
success

Quintella Bounds
PHD IN EDUCATIONAL STUDIES

From mom curious about
special needs education to
an expert in the field

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How Lerah Lee Helps At-Risk Youths through Education

Watch how Lerah Lee overcame poverty and abuse to to become a Capella University graduate who is a positive influence in her community. More...

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Quintella Bounds Uses Her PhD to Be a Voice in Special Education

Special Education Teacher Quintella Bounds says her PhD from Capella University helps her advocate for those who have not been heard. Watch how she is now teaching to the masses. More...

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Women Who Are Making a Difference (From our sponsor)

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