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After being accepted to a physics graduate degree programme at Stanford University, Musk quickly dropped out and founded two technology start-ups during the "dotcom boom" of the 1990s.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
Two years after earning a graduate degree from the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts, Coogler wrote and directed "Fruitvale Station," his first feature.
From Barron's ● Mar. 16, 2026
Born and raised in New York, she studied economics at New York University and earned a graduate degree from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
In early 2019, Price, who has a graduate degree in finance and management, launched a personal finance blog.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 25, 2025
So, after completing my graduate degree, I joined the world of high finance on Wall Street.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
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