Purdue Global helps a veteran pursue a new role as a professor

Tony Friesner of Raleigh, North Carolina, has helped others throughout his career. He believes an essential part of any endeavor is having firsthand knowledge — in his case, a thorough understanding of security and law enforcement. After years of immersing himself in leadership as a Marine and police officer, he’s now ready to take on a new task: sharing his knowledge as a professor.

“I like to be of service to others,” Friesner says. “You look at the jobs I’ve had, whether it was with the military or with the police, and I continually strive to help.”

Friesner graduated from Purdue Global with his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice in October 2022 and is earning his master’s degree from the same school. After this, he plans on immediately getting his doctorate, qualifying him to teach at the collegiate level.

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

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