Getting a degree as a mom might sound daunting — kids, work, school — but it’s all worth it when kids get to see firsthand what working hard and never giving up look like. ASU Online offered both Candice Smith and Lamees Alnagar the opportunity to achieve their educational goals while providing the flexibility to balance motherhood and a career.

This year’s Sedona forum, “Securing Our Insecure World,” examined the greatest challenges to democracy, human rights and global security.