MILWAUKEE, Jan. 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Herzing University
will mark its 50th year of excellence in providing
students with career-focused education during an evening gala on
Thursday, January 29, 2015 at the
Hyatt Regency, 333 W. Kilbourn Ave.
The school, which was incorporated in Milwaukee 50 years ago to the day of the
event, has graduated more than 10,000 Wisconsin students in a wide variety of
fields. Currently, about 1,400 students are educated at the
Kenosha, Brookfield and Madison campuses, as well as hundreds of
students who attend online from throughout the state.
"For the last 50 years, we've had the honor of giving students
the kind of educational tools they need to succeed in the
workplace," said Renee Herzing,
President of Herzing University. "We started as a computer
training school in Milwaukee and
now serve about 6,000 students on 11 campuses in eight states and
online. We've always been passionate about providing a learning
environment that fosters long-term career success."
Almost 400 guests are expected to attend the event including
notable alumni, community leaders and businesses executives who
have forged partnerships with Herzing.
Distinguished guests will include:
- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett
- Kenosha Mayor Keith Bosman
- State Sen. Lena Taylor of
Milwaukee
- State Rep. Peter Barca of
Kenosha
- Henry Herzing, founder of
Herzing University
- Vincent Lyles, President &
CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater
Milwaukee
- Wendy Baumann, President/CVO of
The Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation
The event will begin at 6 p.m.
with a cocktail hour that features an opportunity to learn from
Herzing students about the many programs offered by the school.
Mayor Barrett, Rep. Barca and noted Herzing alumni will speak
during the program, which starts at about 8
p.m. Baumann will serve as emcee.
Herzing University's three Wisconsin campuses award bachelor's and
associate's degrees in the fields of business, technology, health
care, design and public safety. In addition, through Herzing's
online division, numerous programs in these fields as well as
master's degrees in Nursing (MSN) and Business (MBA) are made
accessible to residents throughout the state as well as
nationwide.
About Herzing University
Herzing University encompasses 11 campuses in eight states, a
continuing education division, an online division, and has a
current enrollment of approximately 6,000 students. Founded in
Milwaukee in 1965, today the
University offers career-focused, convenient and caring education
for master's, bachelor's, and associate degrees, diplomas and
continuing education in the fields of technology, business,
healthcare, design and public safety. In 2013, 2014 and 2015,
U.S. News & World Report ranked Herzing University as
one of the "Best Online Bachelor's Degree Programs" nationally.
Herzing University has also has been recognized as a member of the
2015 GI Jobs magazine list of "Military Friendly Schools."
Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission;
www.ncahlc.org or (800) 621-7440. More information about
Herzing University is available at: www.herzing.edu
Contact:
Julie Steinmetz
312-661-1050
Jsteinmetz@cbdmarketing.com
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