Albany college official was in 'lock down' at Fort Hood Nov 7, 2009
Tim Maciel of Excelsior College was at Fort Hood for graduation ceremony ... ALBANY -- An Excelsior College assistant provost was about to attend a college graduation ceremony at Fort Hood when an Army psychiatrist allegedly sprayed the military base with gunfire, killing 13 people and injuring 31, officials at the Albany-based college said Friday ... Assistant Provost Tim Maciel was part of a graduation procession waiting to enter an auditorium on the Texas base Thursday afternoon when the... (Albany Times Union)
Around Frisco: Vote Tuesday (823) Nov 4, 2009
The following former Frisco students have graduated from Excelsior College: Enrique Salgado, Jr., Bachelor of Science; and Jene A. Harrell, Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Flores elected Homecoming Queen. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Reimbursements slow under the new GI Bill Nov 3, 2009
The University at Albany, Excelsior College, Empire State College and Hudson Valley Community College have all seen delays in benefits to veterans enrolled there. Schools report that some veterans have put off higher education for a semester or two until the kinks in the system are worked out. (Albany Times Union)
Excelsior College Announces Recent Graduate Donnetta K. Tanio Sep 26, 2009
ALBANY, NY Donnetta K. Tanio, a resident of ALVA,OKhas earned an Associate in Science in Nursing from Excelsior College. Excelsior College () is an accredited, private, nonprofit institution that focuses on the needs of working adults. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Fort Huachuca garrison's senior NCO retires after 30 years of Army service Sep 11, 2009
Sandstrom has a bachelor s degree from Excelsior College and attended a number of Army courses. His military decorations include a Legion of Merit, a Bronze Star Medal, seven Army Meritorious Service Medals, three Army Commendation Medals and three Army Achievement Medals. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Weddings, Engagements, Anniversaries, Births and other announcements (3) Aug 23, 2009
and is a May 2008 candidate for graduation from Excelsior College with a bachelor of science in liberal arts. He is currently serving as a staff sergeant in the United States Air Force. (Boerne Star, TX)
GI Bill for a new era kicking in Aug 1, 2009
For Higgitt, that means earning a bachelor's degree in political science from Excelsior College, the distance-learning institution headquartered in Albany. For years, the GI Bill has been a prime incentive for some who join the military, said Patrick Campbell, chief legislative counsel for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans for America, a national advocacy group. (Albany Times Union)
New GI Bill sending veterans to school this fall Jul 31, 2009
As White House Announces Launch of Post-9/11 GI Bill on Aug. 3, Excelsior College Augments Longstanding Services to Meet Increased Demand. Excelsior College, a national leader in higher education for military members and veterans since the 1970s, has added specially-trained outreach staff and streamlined services to meet anticipated growth in deman 00000B9F d for education benefits provided by the Post-9/11 GI bill. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Two determined women share a common goal Jul 4, 2009
Nancy graduated from Excelsior College in Albany, N.Y., in 2008 at the age of 62, but her college education began when she was in her 20s and attended three different community colleges in Illinois ... Nancy earned her Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts degree through an external degree program offered by Excelsior College. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Spotted®: The focus is on you! Apr 18, 2009
Christine Michelle Brown of Auburn recently graduated from Excelsior College. Hart Linker of Athens recently graduated from Ithaca College. (Athens Banner-Herald)
City police department promotes personnel Apr 16, 2009
Kaminski is a graduate of Milwaukee Tech High School and earned an associate's degree from Madison Area Technical College in police science in 1990 and a bachelor's degree from Excelsior College in 2009. He is a 2007 graduate of the 228th Session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
IN SCHOOL - Education roundup Apr 1, 2009
Excelsior College (Albany, N.Y.). - Kevin C. Jones, Missoula. (Missoulian, MT)
SB 49: PRO: Equalize our standards Feb 17, 2009
For example, the nontraditional nursing program at the Excelsior College School of Nursing is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, just as 16 of Georgia s 18 associate degree programs are. Beyond being accredited, Excelsior has been designated as one of only 13 Centers of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
SB 49: CON: Bill will not end shortage Feb 17, 2009
Excelsior College School of Nursing, for example, offers a self-study module that is completed by students without meaningful clinical rotations of hands-on experience with real patients. These students do not receive the many hours of supervised nursing clinical experience required by other board-sanctioned traditional and nontraditional programs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Board of Realtors lists officers Feb 16, 2009
He is pursuing a master's of business administration from Excelsior College. As market president, DuToit will be responsible for all bank business operations in Butte, including commercial lending, employee supervision and branch administration. (Montana Standard, MT)
