“When you are walking through the darkest moments of your life, look for the humor—it will tether you back to your own humanity and connect you to one another. Also, listen for the laughter, especially your own. That laughter tells you that you are going to be OK.”

Covista Chairman and CEO Steve Beard has spent his career watching what happens when people are given a real pathway and the support to walk it.

This article was originally published on December 18, 2024, when Covista was Adtalem Global Education. It was updated on February 5, 2026.
 

At the time of this article, Covista was known as Adtalem Global Education.

This article was originally published on May 6, 2024, when Covista was Adtalem Global Education. It was updated on February 5, 2026.

Nation's largest healthcare educator advances innovation while delivering strong financial performance and expanding access to healthcare careers.

This article was originally published on August 7, 2025, when Covista was Adtalem Global Education. It was updated on February 5, 2026.