Purdue Global alumna advances in career and creative pursuits

The Engineering Fountain on the Purdue University campus.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. —

Practice makes perfect. For Lisa Holman of Minneapolis, this rings true in every endeavor, from rehearsing songs to processing data sets. 

Steadfast dedication to goals led Holman to her success as a manager, student and singer. Purdue Global helped her advance in her career while pursuing her passions and creating a fulfilling life for herself.

Purdue Global had the flexible schedules and easily accessible resources that Holman needed to earn her Master of Science in data analytics, graduating with a 4.0 GPA. Though her path has been unpredictable, her educational experiences have aligned with all of her ambitions.

Holman was the vocalist for Purdue Global’s recent commencement on Oct. 22 in West Lafayette, Indiana, where almost 1,200 candidates received their degrees. During the ceremony, Holman sang “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

Holman’s full story can be read on the Persistent Pursuit.

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Media contact: Matthew Oates, 765-586-7496 (cell); oatesw@purdue.edu; @mo_oates 

Note to journalists:

Journalists interested in interviewing Lisa Holman of Minneapolis should contact Matthew Oates at oatesw@purdue.edu.

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