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James Venable survived a traumatic childhood to pave his own way to a bachelor’s degree from the Harvard Extension School. He heads next to Yale Divinity School on a full scholarship.
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James Venable’s drive and unshakable faith got him up to speed at Harvard Extension School.
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James Venable survived a traumatic childhood to pave his own way to a bachelor’s degree from the Harvard Extension School. He heads next to Yale Divinity School on a full scholarship.
Diane Neal moves from ‘Law & Order’ to take aim at making laws in Congress.
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