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In a challenging financial environment where colleges face state budget reductions, Armstrong managed to balance the budget while prioritizing initiatives for student success. This includes spearheading programs that focus on the entire student experience from prospects to post-graduation. While most
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colleges and universities implemented significant cost increases to students, Broward
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Armstrong graduated with his master's degree from Troy State
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has been ranked among the top community colleges in the country. In 2017, the
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