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Pop-Up Poll: Turn and Face the Name Ch-ch-changes

Whether through marriage, divorce or other change, women may change their last names — legally, socially or some mix. How does that impact you if the name you use is not the same one that’s on the diploma on the wall?

A pen above an empty signature line - is your last name the same as your diploma
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