Papel, lápices y oportunidades: Excelsior College entrega mochilas a los alumnos de la Autoridad de Vivienda de Albany

by | Published agosto 26th, 2021
Updated octubre 22nd, 2021

Excelsior University employees at the school supply drop off event
Photo by Steve Smith, Public Information Officer at Albany Police Department

Albany, New York—On Viernes, agosto 27, 2021, Excelsior College is distributing backpacks to students who are residents of Albany Housing Authority. Excelsior knows that learning is a lifelong journey and is providing a backpack to students to help start their journey off right.

“Excelsior College is dedicated to helping students of all ages get back to school,” said David Schejbal, president of Excelsior College. “We are pleased to supply backpacks to the elementary, middle, and high school students of our partners at Albany Housing Authority. We believe in the potential of all students, regardless of age or stage in life.”

Albany Housing Authority recently partnered with Excelsior College to provide the residents of Albany Housing Authority a clear path to an associate and/or bachelor’s degree at little to no cost. Through scholarships from the Carl E. Touhey Foundation, residents have the opportunity to earn a degree at no cost. In addition, employees of Albany Housing Authority and their partners are eligible for discounted tuition at Excelsior.

“Albany Housing Authority is proud to partner with Excelsior College,” said Chiquita D’Arbeau, executive director of Albany Housing Authority. “By equipping students with this basic school supply, we hope to not only satisfy a practical need, but to demonstrate that we believe in them and their potential.”

 

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Contacto para los medios de comunicación: Excelsior College:

Erin Coufal, ecoufal@excelsior.edu, 518-608-8498

 ACERCA DE EXCELSIOR COLLEGE

Excelsior College es una universidad en línea acreditada y sin ánimo de lucro dedicada a ayudar a los adultos a obtener sus títulos y a avanzar en sus carreras profesionales. La universidad contribuye al desarrollo de una sociedad diversa, formada y preparada para el mundo laboral, valorando el aprendizaje permanente y haciendo hincapié en atender a personas históricamente infrarrepresentadas en la educación superior. Fundada en 1971, Excelsior se adapta a las circunstancias de los estudiantes —tanto académicas como geográficas— eliminando los obstáculos que impiden alcanzar los objetivos educativos de los adultos que desean continuar su formación y completar sus estudios. Nuestros pilares son la innovación, la flexibilidad, la excelencia académica y la integridad.