Statement on Excelsior’s Values

Excelsior University was founded in 1971 to make the transformative power of education accessible to all. This was our mission then. It remains our mission now.   

We have taken note of several actions and headlines that may seem to call …

By Daniel Pascoe Aguilar
Daniel Pascoe Aguilar Fndg. Director of Ctr. for Social Justice & CDO
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Panel Discussion on Mentoring Youth Planned for April 9, in Person and Online 

The Center for Social Justice hosts Empowering the Next Generation: A Panel Discussion on Mentoring Youth on Wednesday, April 9 from 2–3:30 p.m. ET. The event will be held in Building 7 and online. All faculty and staff who are on …

By Pamela Jimenez
Pamela Jimenez Program Director for the Center for Social Justice
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Excelsior Connects on the Road! Next Stop…Baltimore, MD!

We’re excited to bring all the benefits of Excelsior Connects—networking, mentorship, and professional connections—on the road. We’re thrilled to host our event at The Center Club, Baltimore’s only Platinum City Club and a proud member of the top 100 …

By Pamela Jimenez
Pamela Jimenez Program Director for the Center for Social Justice
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Loyalty and Service of Veterans: A Veterans Day Message from Lt. Col. (Ret.) Kent A. D. Clark ’10

To commemorate Veterans Day, the Center for Social Justice and the Military & Veterans and Civic Engagement Rope Teams hosted retired Lt. Col. Kent A. D. Clark ’10, a member of the Excelsior University Board of Trustees.

Clark discussed the …

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Excelsior University Center for Social Justice
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17-Year-Old Excelsior Alum Dorothy Jean Tillman Earns Her Doctorate

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Campus Partner
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Finding Your Career Path in IT with Many Interests

For some, the field of study you pursue in college determines your career path. But for others, like Mark Oppenneer, major definitely does not equal career! Mark currently works in IT, but has a degree in English education, a master’s …

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Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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How persistence and mentorship helped this veteran and Excelsior grad succeed!

Donald Ham was not sure what the future would hold when he joined the navy.

Joining just to get a roof over our heads, enlisting gave me training and responsibilities which revealed strengths and abilities I did not know I …

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Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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One Veteran’s Story of Success at Excelsior

There are many paths to success in college, and your previous experiences influence how you pursue your career goals. One Excelsior student shared how he came to Excelsior after being in the military and how the COVID-19 pandemic influenced his …

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Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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One Woman’s Path to Business and Marketing

Even for students who head straight to college after high school, deciding on a major and career path can be challenging. Nyla Cortes shared that after studying fine arts and graphic design, she still didn’t know what she wanted to …

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Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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Find Support Through Excelsior Connections

Here at Excelsior, support around your identities may be closer than you think. Meet Stephen Stewart!

Stephen is with 20 years of experience in the mental health field and 17 years as a critical care nurse. Stephen’s been teaching for …

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Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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Welcome to Our Rope Teams: Find Your CORE (Connection, Opportunity, Resource, Experience) Hubs Based on Your Interests or Identities 

We are thrilled to offer you an additional place to connect with members of the Excelsior University community and to engage in opportunities relevant to your areas of interest or to how you identify. In this space you will find …

By Daniel Pascoe Aguilar
Daniel Pascoe Aguilar Fndg. Director of Ctr. for Social Justice & CDO
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