Excelsior College

Business Students’ Median Earnings 2 Years After Graduation Are Roughly 10 Times Their Debt Payments, Georgetown CEW Finds

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

The Most Popular Degree Pays Off: Ranking the Economic Value of 5,500 Business Programs at More Than 1,700 Colleges finds that while students earnings and federal student loan debt vary by institution and degree level, the majority of business programs lead to median earnings that are roughly 10 times students debt payments two years after graduation.

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  • The Most Popular Degree Pays Off: Ranking the Economic Value of 5,500 Business Programs at More Than 1,700 Colleges finds that while students earnings and federal student loan debt vary by institution and degree level, the majority of business programs lead to median earnings that are roughly 10 times students debt payments two years after graduation.
  • Two years after graduation, associates degree holders in business have median annual earnings of $30,000 after debt payments.
  • The financial returns for a business degree rise to $43,200 after debt payments for bachelors degree holders and $51,600 for masters degree holders.
  • Among racial and ethnic groups, Asian workers have the highest median earnings for both bachelors and masters degree holders in business.

Excelsior Trustee to Receive the Pat Tillman Award for Service During 2022 ESPYS

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Friday, June 17, 2022

Albany, NY, June 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gretchen Evans, retired Army command sergeant major and Excelsior College trustee, will be presented with the Pat Tillman Award for Service during the 2022 ESPYS.

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  • Albany, NY, June 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gretchen Evans, retired Army command sergeant major and Excelsior College trustee, will be presented with the Pat Tillman Award for Service during the 2022 ESPYS.
  • Evanss highly decorated Army career ended after suffering a life-altering injury from a mortar round blast while on assignment in Afghanistan.
  • The Pat Tillman Award for Service is the most recent recognition of Evans service as a veteran.
  • Our Excelsior community is excited to cheer her on as she receives the Pat Tillman Award, said David Schejbal, president of Excelsior College.

IntelyCare Announces 900,000 Enrollments in IntelyEdu, Empowering Nursing Professionals With Affordable, Innovative Access to Continuing Education

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

The IntelyEdu platform includes a full library of 150 ANCC-approved continuing education hours, nine certificate programs, and exclusive access to discounted degree programs, scholarships, and educational events.

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  • The IntelyEdu platform includes a full library of 150 ANCC-approved continuing education hours, nine certificate programs, and exclusive access to discounted degree programs, scholarships, and educational events.
  • IntelyEdu enables nursing workforce development and future career mobility by offering NCPD certificates to users who complete courses through the platform.
  • Excelsiors new innovative and flexible Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BS) program helps working LPNs achieve their BS in nursing degree.
  • "While basic education provides a good foundation, ongoing access to high-quality, evidence-based professional continuing education is essential to deliver high-quality outcomes."

Excelsior, the Lifelong Learning Home for Students, to Become a University

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

The transition highlights Excelsiors unique contribution to the development of a diverse, educated, and career-ready society by valuing lifelong learning with an emphasis on serving individuals historically underrepresented in higher education.

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  • The transition highlights Excelsiors unique contribution to the development of a diverse, educated, and career-ready society by valuing lifelong learning with an emphasis on serving individuals historically underrepresented in higher education.
  • The change is a result of Excelsior meeting the newly revised New York State Education Department definition of a university.
  • This latest stage in Excelsiors evolution marks a new milestone in the institutions continued efforts to meet the needs of adult and underrepresented students.
  • As Excelsior takes on the word university in its name, its commitment to student success remains solid.

Arthur Wiederhold is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022

ST. LOUIS, March 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Arthur Wiederhold is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Top Executive in Comic Book Publication and in acknowledgment of his work at AW Comix.

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  • ST. LOUIS, March 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Arthur Wiederhold is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Top Executive in Comic Book Publication and in acknowledgment of his work at AW Comix.
  • As a Comic Author, Writer, Illustrator, and Publisher, Arthur Wiederhold has dedicated his career to entertainment.
  • Mr. Wiederhold developed a love of comics in high school, when he and his friends would write and illustrate comic stories.
  • In 2017, Mr. Wiederhold became the Owner of AW Comix, where he is a writer and illustrator of exciting new titles.

Paralyzed Veterans of America Partners with Excelsior College to Help Veterans, PVA Members, Staff, and Volunteers Explore Higher Education

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022

WASHINGTON, March 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paralyzed Veterans of America announces a new partnership with Excelsior College a private online higher education institutionbased in upstate New York to help bring practical adult education directly to America's veterans.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paralyzed Veterans of America announces a new partnership with Excelsior College a private online higher education institutionbased in upstate New York to help bring practical adult education directly to America's veterans.
  • As part of the collaboration, Excelsior College is providing PVA members, their spouses and domestic partners, volunteers, and employees a 20% discount on tuition.
  • "And thanks to generous partners, like Excelsior College, who will ease the financial strain and are side-by-side our members (and Career Program clients) through the higher education process."
  • Stretching their support to PVA even further, Excelsior is providing a dedicated team to guide PVA students through the Excelsior experience from start to finish.

MedCerts and Excelsior College Open the Door to Career Success

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022

By partnering with Excelsior College, MedCerts will lower the barriers to entry for our graduates into continuing education and career growth, said Jason Aubrey, CEO of MedCerts.

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  • By partnering with Excelsior College, MedCerts will lower the barriers to entry for our graduates into continuing education and career growth, said Jason Aubrey, CEO of MedCerts.
  • This partnership will build on our legacy of transforming the career trajectories of our students and alumni with an increasingly comprehensive career success platform.
  • We are excited to welcome MedCerts alumni to the Excelsior community, said David Schejbal, President of Excelsior College.
  • Excelsior College is an accredited, not-for-profit online college focused on helping adults complete their degrees and advance their careers.

InsightsEDU Conference Announces Agenda and Lineup of Expert Speakers

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Monday, November 15, 2021

HOBOKEN, N.J., Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The InsightsEDU Conference ,being held February 23-25, 2022 in Denver, CO, announces the conference agenda featuring compelling sessions led by an unmatched list of higher ed experts.

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  • HOBOKEN, N.J., Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The InsightsEDU Conference ,being held February 23-25, 2022 in Denver, CO, announces the conference agenda featuring compelling sessions led by an unmatched list of higher ed experts.
  • The conference will feature distinguished higher education and marketing experts from universities across the country as well as industry partners.
  • InsightsEDU is one of the few higher education conferences focused exclusively on serving the adult learner enrolled in post-traditional and online education programs.
  • Higher education experts from James Madison University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Excelsior College, and more will also speak at the conference.

Semper Cares Initiative Awards Free Solar Panels to Decorated Veteran

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Friday, November 5, 2021

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Semper Solaris has chosen Senior Chief Brandon Berry as the 2021 Semper Cares Initiative Project November recipient .

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  • SAN DIEGO, Nov. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Semper Solaris has chosen Senior Chief Brandon Berry as the 2021 Semper Cares Initiative Project November recipient .
  • The Semper Cares Initiative aids veterans and their families in battling high energy costs through major home improvements like solar panel installation free of charge.
  • Semper Solaris' impeccable work ethic is inspired by the U.S. Marine Corps motto, Semper Fidelis, which means "always faithful."
  • After the selection of Brandon Berry for Project November, Semper Solaris is currently asking for nominations of deserving veterans to receive a free solar panel installation for the next Semper Cares Initiative event.

Military Women's Memorial Partners with PenFed Credit Union for 9/11 Remembrance Relay

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Monday, August 30, 2021

"We are honored to partner with the Military Women's Memorial to remember our nation's military women heroes who fought and sacrificed for our freedom," said James Schenck, president/CEO of PenFed Credit Union and CEO of PenFed Foundation.

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  • "We are honored to partner with the Military Women's Memorial to remember our nation's military women heroes who fought and sacrificed for our freedom," said James Schenck, president/CEO of PenFed Credit Union and CEO of PenFed Foundation.
  • The digital content will be shared on the Military Women's Memorial and PenFed social media channels taking followers from around the world on a virtual journey of remembrance.
  • PenFed Credit Union offers market-leading certificates, checking, credit cards, personal loans, mortgages, auto loans, student loans, and a wide range of other financial services.
  • To learn more about PenFed Credit Union, visit PenFed.org , like us on Facebook and follow us @PenFed on Twitter .