Excitement. Nerves. Even a few tears.

“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.

Byline by: Michael Betz, Chief Growth and Innovation Officer and President, Walden University, initially published on LinkedIn.

Last fall, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services did something historically significant: it stood up a dedicated Office of Rural

Major legislative victory extends critical programs through 2030

This article was originally published on October 23, 2025, when Covista was Adtalem Global Education. It was updated on February 5, 2026.
 

This article was originally published on May 1, 2025, when Covista was Adtalem Global Education. It was updated on February 5, 2026.
 

This article was originally published on September 17, 2025, when Covista was Adtalem Global Education. It was updated on February 5, 2026.

This article was originally published on May 29, 2025, when Covista was Adtalem Global Education. It was updated on February 5, 2026.