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earning
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Barker studied film, cinema and video production at the University of Southern California for two years before earning a bachelor's degree in communication and media studies from the University of Miami in 2011, per LinkedIn.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026 -
Chapman University’s commencement weekend will run through May 24 and honor more than 3,000 Class of 2026 graduates, including approximately 850 earning advanced degrees across the university’s 11 schools and colleges.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Eking (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eking%20%28out%29. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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