North Carolina man overcomes homelessness, earns PhD
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Michael Watkins spent 20 years homeless in Raleigh and battled addiction before going back to school in 2015; he has now earned a PhD in Healthcare Administration from Walden University, with research on gaps in medical care for people experiencing homelessness.
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