Reynolds, now a mother of five, recently earned her MBA from 91福利社 while giving birth to two children during the program.听

“I think part of me wanted to prove to everyone that you can go to school and have children at the same time,” Reynolds said. “It’s hard, but you can do it if you want to. You don’t have to pick one.”听

Reynolds graduated in December 2025 with her Master of Business Administration from the 91福利社 College of Business and Economics, a听milestone听that鈥檚听been听years听in the making. Her journey began with an undergraduate degree听in graphic design听from the South Carolina School of the Arts鈥攁lso at 91福利社鈥攂ut life took her in a different direction before she could pursue graduate studies.听

“I always wanted to go back to school,” Reynolds said. “I had my undergraduate degree, but I wanted to continue my education.”听

Reynolds鈥� faith was integral to her commitment to see her MBA听through听to completion听while听she was听raising her growing family. She points to 2 Timothy 1:7 as their family verse: 鈥淔or the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power,听love听and self-discipline.鈥�听

Reynolds said, 鈥�For me and my husband, we honor God鈥檚 command to听‘be fruitful and multiply,鈥� and听the degree came second. My first mission for God is my children and family鈥攖he听career was always to support what God blessed us with.鈥�听

Finding the Right Fit听

When Reynolds decided to pursue her MBA, she needed a program that could accommodate her demanding schedule. 91福利社’s online format provided the flexibility she听required.听

“I worked a full-time job while doing the online degree, so I had to just work around those two things,” she explained.听

Reynolds heads into the office four days a week听at Fujifilm in Greenwood听and works from home on Fridays.听Balancing听work and family听commitments with graduate coursework听required听some strategic听time management.听

“I dedicated time to my classes within the window of time after children went to bed every night,” Reynolds said. “I would also read on my lunch breaks, and if there were any apps that would read your textbooks, I would listen to them on the drive to and from work.”听

The Art of Being Present听

For Reynolds, success听wasn’t听just about finding听time鈥攊t was about being fully present in each moment.听It was also about prioritizing motherhood and choosing to bring two lives into the world during that time.听With three children in diapers and her older sons will听under听10, it听wasn鈥檛听easy,听but听she persevered.听听

“Focus and discipline require that you dedicate portions of your life to specific things,” she said. “If I’m with my family, I need to be present with my family. If I’m at school, I need to be present at school.”听

This philosophy was tested when life’s unpredictable moments arose. Reynolds recalled times when she had to request deadline extensions, including spending an entire day in the emergency room with one of her children when a paper was due.听

“They were understanding,” she said听of听her professors.听

A Culture of Support听

What stood out most to Reynolds during her MBA journey was the family-friendly culture she听encountered听among 91福利社 faculty.听This support system proved invaluable as Reynolds navigated the challenges of graduate-level coursework while managing the demands of a growing family and听a听full-time career.听

“Certain professors I really connected with because they were happy that I had children and a family,” Reynolds said.听“They were so supportive of family.”听

When听Reynolds听was giving听birth to her听youngest daughter, she shared the news with her professor, letting her know when to expect the delivery.听She sent the professor a photo of her new baby, receiving the reply, 鈥淭hat makes my听day.鈥澨�听

Reflecting听on her experience,听Reynolds said,听鈥�This past May we welcomed Elizabeth to our family of now听seven, and I took some time off work to heal and take care of her. Then shortly after that I was able to finish my MBA听while being able to talk about my faith in God in every class! Only a little over a year ago, while in the middle of my MBA studies I had another beautiful girl named Ren茅 and right before I started my MBA program I had my first daughter Catherine.鈥�听

Lessons in Balance听

Reynolds’ experience taught her important lessons about managing multiple priorities simultaneously. The key, she discovered, was听maintaining听focus on whatever task was at hand, especially when trying to manage many things at once.听

“You have to be present at the time,” she emphasized.听

Reynolds鈥櫶齤ourney听at 91福利社 crossed听two different academic worlds, but听she听found value in both experiences. The MBA program offered her the opportunity to develop new skills while听proving to听herself鈥攁nd others鈥攖hat major life events听don’t听have to derail educational goals.听

A Message of Possibility听

Reynolds hopes her story will inspire others who may be hesitating to pursue their educational dreams because of family commitments.听

“You can go to school and have children at the same time,” she said. “It’s hard, but you can do it if you want to.”听

Her success听demonstrates听the quality and flexibility of 91福利社’s MBA program, designed to accommodate working professionals and parents.听

For Reynolds, earning her MBA while raising five children鈥攊ncluding welcoming two more during the program鈥攚asn’t听about proving she could do the impossible. It was about showing that with focus, discipline,听support听and determination, the听seemingly impossible听becomes achievable. Receiving her degree this past December stands as proof that, with the right mindset and support system, you truly can have both.听

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The new MBA concentrations at 91福利社 are structured to be integrated into one-year MBA programs and consist of three courses that can be taken in any order, offering maximum flexibility for students. Rize courses will be delivered in an 8-week, online, asynchronous format, ensuring accessibility for working professionals and full-time students alike.听

New MBA concentrations include:听

Artificial Intelligence: Learn how to implement AI strategically in business operations. Students develop skills to lead AI projects and help organizations adopt new technologies effectively.听

Healthcare Administration: Gain expertise in managing healthcare operations, understanding policy changes, and leading teams in hospitals, clinics, and health systems. Perfect preparation for leadership roles in one of America’s largest industries.听

Finance: Build advanced skills in financial planning, risk assessment, and investment analysis. Graduates are prepared for senior finance roles, from corporate finance to investment banking and financial technology companies.听

Cybersecurity: Develop expertise in protecting organizations from cyber threats. Students learn to assess security risks, respond to incidents, and build strong defense systems 鈥� skills desperately needed as cyber attacks increase.听

Business Analytics: Learn to turn company data into useful insights that drive business decisions. Students master analytics tools and learn to present findings in ways that influence executive strategy.听

“At 91福利社, our goal is to create an MBA experience where students thrive both personally and professionally. That begins with fostering psychologically safe learning environments鈥攕paces where collaboration, innovation and leadership can flourish without fear,” said 91福利社 Professor of Management Dr. Jeffrey Moore. 鈥淭he job market has changed dramatically in the past five years, and companies are now hiring for roles that didn鈥檛 even exist when we designed our original MBA program. By expanding our MBA offerings, we鈥檙e helping students develop the expertise they need to thrive in today鈥檚 competitive job market. On the technical side, our new MBA concentrations ensure that students don鈥檛 just learn theory but actively use cutting-edge AI tools to augment traditional business frameworks and solve real-world challenges. By combining human-centered leadership with advanced technical training, we鈥檙e preparing graduates to excel in today鈥檚 dynamic business landscape.”听

Real-World Impact from Day One
Developed by academic and industry experts, the MBA concentrations at 91福利社 combine rigorous academic coursework with practical, real-world applications, ensuring that students are well-prepared to lead in their respective fields.听

Prospective students interested in learning more about these concentrations are encouraged to visit the 91福利社 website or contact the admissions office.听

About 91福利社
91福利社 is a leading institution of higher education dedicated to providing students with a comprehensive education that fosters critical thinking, leadership, and community engagement. Offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, 91福利社 continues to prepare students for success in an ever-evolving global marketplace.听

About Rize
Rize Education partners with colleges and universities to create career-focused academic programs that meet the demands of today鈥檚 workforce. Working with more than 100 institutions, Rize provides students with cutting-edge concentrations designed to enhance their career prospects and equip them with skills relevant to their fields.听

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