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What happens when your doctoral progress doesn’t match the pace your institution requires?

You reflect. You pivot. You persist.

In this powerful new episode of Dissertating: In the Trenches and Behind the Scenes, I sit down with Thurman Hemingway, a doctoral learner in the final phase of his journey. After recognizing that his timeline wasn’t aligning with institutional expectations, Thurman made the bold decision to transfer schools—reigniting his commitment to finish strong.

Drawing from his background in the military and food service industry, Thurman shares what drives him to model resilience, purpose, and intentionality for his children and grandchildren.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt behind, discouraged, or underestimated.