For Rashad Hayes, a PhD student in the Community Health Promotion program, the journey to higher education has never followed a straight line. But through every unexpected turn, from the loss of a lifelong dream in sports to a cancer diagnosis and the emotional demands of social work, Hayes has discovered purpose in perseverance.
His journey would eventually lead Hayes to earn both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at UAB. He completed his bachelor’s degree in Community Health and Human Services in 2017, followed by a master’s degree in Social Work in 2019.
