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O
vernight, Lori Hasty’s life
had come to resemble
something from a bad
dream. Two thousand eight was
a devastating year for the Hasty
family. After learning her husband
had died in a car accident, Hasty
was left widowed with two daugh-
ters to care for. In that instant, her
life changed completely and no
longer felt like her own.
In the years following the accident, Hasty’s
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ing sure her daughters were cared for, and
on her mind.
Her decision to return to school would not
come until years later.
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over the years I realized that career was
not satisfying or inspiring enough. I want-
ed to create a secure financial future for
my daughters and myself, and I needed an
In fall 2011, she decided the time was right
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iarized herself with being a student.
and family by myself in my 40s. But inside
Hasty pushed forward with the support
of her daughters, proudly becoming a
Lori Hasty: A Story of
Perseverance and Triumph
By Mary Wuestewald
STUDENT PROFILE

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to-be graduate of CLS’s Administrative
Leadership program. She earned recognition
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tigious honor for students who demonstrate
strong academic potential.
program designed to prepare undergradu-
ate students for doctoral studies through
involvement in research and other schol-
arly activities, are usually first-genera-
or members of a group traditionally un-
derrepresented in graduate education. As a
pursue higher education, Hasty met each
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pected challenges as a means of survival
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tive Leadership program with two associate
light at the end of the tunnel. Most of my
classes have been online and included a lot
of extensive reading and writing, which
I enjoyed. The light will come with the
completion of my advanced degree and the
practical and powerful tools I will receive
In addition to reading and writing, Hasty
enjoyed the breadth of the electives she was
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lar, she values her experience with Robert
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ories of classes with George Henderson, a
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er and CLS dean emeritus.
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ic exchange between individuals of various
cultural diversity and intellectual experi-
In addition to these courses, Hasty also
during her time at CLS. Her final paper
future academic endeavors.
After completing her bachelor’s degree,
Hasty plans to pursue a graduate degree in
human relations before eventually apply-
ing to an administrative leadership doc-
toral program. Her perseverance, personal
strength and desire to succeed will surely
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Hasty with her youngest daughter