Raleigh man overcomes homelessness to earn PhD

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — In a powerful story of resilience and determination, Dr. Michael Watkins demonstrates that anything is possible.

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Watkins has gone from experiencing homelessness to earning a PhD in Healthcare Administration from Walden University.

  • In a powerful story of resilience and determination, Dr. Michael Watkins demonstrates that anything is possible. He has gone from experiencing homelessness to earning a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration from Walden University. (Dr. Michael Watkins)
    Dr. Michael Watkins (Dr. Michael Watkins)
  • In a powerful story of resilience and determination, Dr. Michael Watkins demonstrates that anything is possible. He has gone from experiencing homelessness to earning a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration from Walden University. (Dr. Michael Watkins)
    Dr. Michael Watkins (Dr. Michael Watkins)

Reflecting on his personal journey, Dr. Watkins said, “We don’t know when our change will come, especially when we’re trying to escape something as devastating as homelessness. We have to see it through. We can’t just give up. We can’t throw our hands up.”

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Now that he has earned his PhD, Dr. Watkins is focused on the future. He aims to secure a position in his field and continue his commitment to service in healthcare administration.

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