acquired Thomas Dougherty, MSIT â20 Rocket attacks and a pandemic could not keep Tom Dougherty from his graduate degree goals. âI was on a tight schedule in 2019 to complete a course assignment when our base in Afghanistan came under enemy rocket fire,â said the U.S. Army sergeant and Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) 2020 program graduate. âI was so determined to complete my assignment that, while I was waiting for the big voice to give the âall clear,â I continued to study in the meager light that was available.â Dougherty, who is now pursuing his MBA degree and working in a civilian position as a sales strategic analyst while serving with the New Jersey Army National Guard (NJARNG), readily admits that he may have bitten off more than he could chew at the time. But with his weapon and adequate cover, he had the fortitude to complete and submit his TESU assignment before the deadline.
Thomas Dougherty, MSIT â20, made it a dual mission to serve his country and 4
continue his education.
