Distinguished Alumni Winners

American InterContinental University is proud of alumni who have taken the initiative to acquire the knowledge, skills and confidence in the pursuit of both personal and professional goals.

Click on the links below to read the stories about how AIU’s flexible undergraduate and graduate degree programs helped these students join the ranks of our distinguished alumni.

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  Felipe Aguiar

  Felipe Aguiar, our 2012 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, maintains well over a decade’s worth of strategic planning experience in the areas of marketing, brand development, business management, advertisement, public relations and communications, and more. Read more of Felipe Aguiar's story...

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  Jennifer Iversen

  "The American InterContinental University Online MBA degree enhanced my plans by providing me with a solid business foundation and the needed education to take my work experience a step further." Click here to read more of Jennifer's story...

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  Christine Van Wieren

  "While working in a clerical position at an insurance company in Texas, I saw my coworkers receiving promotions and advancing in their careers. Often time I would think, 'Hey, I can do that job,' but not having my degree was holding me back from moving up in the company." Click here to read more of Christine's story.

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  Debra Presley

  "My inspiration and motivation was to become what I knew I could become and be the first person in my family to graduate from college with a Masters Degree. I am the youngest of three and the first among my family to attend college. Click here to read more of Debra's story.

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  Michelle Bartlett

  "I chose AIU Online because it made me the most comfortable. The school is so organized. All I had to do was focus on learning and the schoolwork. I didn't have to focus on going to the bookstore and buying books, or planning my schedule, or making sure I could get into the classes I needed. When I enrolled, AIU had all that stuff ready." Click here to read more of Michelle's story.

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  Derrick M.

  Derrick laughs at the days when he feared he would never escape the dead-end jobs he was stuck with because he didn't have his college degree. "I had a large skill set and wanted so much out of life, but without a college degree my options were limited." Click here to read more of Derrick's story.

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  Martha Pena

  "I wanted to be able to open my own doors and have a career rather than a series of jobs. I knew a college education was the way to get there. I figured that with a college degree and the work ethic my parents gave me, I'd be set." Click here to read more of Martha's story.

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  Beverly Harris

  "After I earned my Master's degree, I was finally promoted to a Vice President position at the organization where I have worked for seven years. I also was appointed to the Board of Directors and became Vice President of Special Programs. I even had the opportunity to hire an AIU graduate! AIU Online has not only made it possible for me to achieve my educational and career goals but also has helped me gain more respect professionally." Click here to read more of Beverly's story.