Rebecca Abrams Named Campus President of Herzing University – Kenosha
KENOSHA, WI (June 13, 2011) – Rebecca Abrams was recently named campus president at Herzing University – Kenosha. In her new role, Abrams is responsible for all academic and financial operations of the campus, which employs 27 faculty and staff and serves nearly 300 students enrolled in its 21 associate and bachelor’s degree programs. The campus opened in September, 2009, and its first class will graduate on September 9, 2011.
“Rebecca Abrams is a terrific administrator who has grown through the ranks at Herzing and proven herself in several roles at the campus and regional management levels,” said Renée Herzing, president of Herzing University, which is based in Milwaukee and has 11 campuses across the United States plus an Online division. “I am thrilled to have her now leading our growing Kenosha campus and driving our efforts to meet the educational and career needs of students in the Kenosha area.”
Abrams joined Herzing University in 2003 as an admissions advisor at the Herzing University – Madison campus. After one year, she was promoted to director of admissions for the campus and in 2008 she was promoted again to regional director of admissions at Herzing’s home office in Milwaukee. Before joining Herzing University, Abrams worked in admissions for DeVry University and the International Academy of Design and Technology. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Benedictine University and an MBA from Herzing University, which she earned in 2009 while working for Herzing.
The Kenosha campus is one of the fastest-growing additions to the Herzing University family, adding several new degree programs since the campus opened less than two years ago, and expanding into 10,000 feet of additional classroom space in January 2011 to accommodate increasing enrollment.
“I am excited to join Herzing’s Kenosha campus and the high-caliber faculty and staff who are so dedicated to providing our students with state-of-the-industry training that will allow them to expand their skills and build their careers here in our community,” Abramssaid. “Herzing University has given me the ability to realize my full career potential and I am eager to do the same for our current and future students in Kenosha.”
About Herzing University -Kenosha
Serving the local community since 2009, Herzing University – Kenosha boasts state-of-the-industry classrooms and labs to provide a real-world, hands-on learning environment, consistent with its “career-focused, convenient, and caring” educational mission. Its 24,000 square-foot facility is specifically designed to prepare students for dynamic careers in the fields of technology, business, healthcare, design, and public safety. Students have the convenient option to take courses either on-campus or online toward their bachelor’s or associate degree or diploma, and can also earngraduate degrees through Herzing University Online. Information about Herzing University – Kenosha is available at www.herzing.edu/kenosha.
About Herzing University
Herzing Universityencompasses 11 physical campuses in eight states, three continuing education divisions in three states, plus Herzing University Online.Founded in Milwaukee, Wis. in 1965, today the University offers career-focused, convenient, and caring education for master’s, bachelor’s, and associate degrees and diplomas in the fields of technology, business, healthcare, design, and public safety. Herzing University provides education to approximately 8,500 students per year. Herzing University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association; www.ncahlc.org or (800) 621-7440. More information about Herzing University is available at: www.herzing.edu.
Contact:
Tracy Shilobrit
StrateVantage Communications
262.825.2613
tshilobrit@stratevantage.com
“Rebecca Abrams is a terrific administrator who has grown through the ranks at Herzing and proven herself in several roles at the campus and regional management levels,” said Renée Herzing, president of Herzing University, which is based in Milwaukee and has 11 campuses across the United States plus an Online division. “I am thrilled to have her now leading our growing Kenosha campus and driving our efforts to meet the educational and career needs of students in the Kenosha area.”
Abrams joined Herzing University in 2003 as an admissions advisor at the Herzing University – Madison campus. After one year, she was promoted to director of admissions for the campus and in 2008 she was promoted again to regional director of admissions at Herzing’s home office in Milwaukee. Before joining Herzing University, Abrams worked in admissions for DeVry University and the International Academy of Design and Technology. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Benedictine University and an MBA from Herzing University, which she earned in 2009 while working for Herzing.
The Kenosha campus is one of the fastest-growing additions to the Herzing University family, adding several new degree programs since the campus opened less than two years ago, and expanding into 10,000 feet of additional classroom space in January 2011 to accommodate increasing enrollment.
“I am excited to join Herzing’s Kenosha campus and the high-caliber faculty and staff who are so dedicated to providing our students with state-of-the-industry training that will allow them to expand their skills and build their careers here in our community,” Abramssaid. “Herzing University has given me the ability to realize my full career potential and I am eager to do the same for our current and future students in Kenosha.”
About Herzing University -Kenosha
Serving the local community since 2009, Herzing University – Kenosha boasts state-of-the-industry classrooms and labs to provide a real-world, hands-on learning environment, consistent with its “career-focused, convenient, and caring” educational mission. Its 24,000 square-foot facility is specifically designed to prepare students for dynamic careers in the fields of technology, business, healthcare, design, and public safety. Students have the convenient option to take courses either on-campus or online toward their bachelor’s or associate degree or diploma, and can also earngraduate degrees through Herzing University Online. Information about Herzing University – Kenosha is available at www.herzing.edu/kenosha.
About Herzing University
Herzing Universityencompasses 11 physical campuses in eight states, three continuing education divisions in three states, plus Herzing University Online.Founded in Milwaukee, Wis. in 1965, today the University offers career-focused, convenient, and caring education for master’s, bachelor’s, and associate degrees and diplomas in the fields of technology, business, healthcare, design, and public safety. Herzing University provides education to approximately 8,500 students per year. Herzing University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association; www.ncahlc.org or (800) 621-7440. More information about Herzing University is available at: www.herzing.edu.
Contact:
Tracy Shilobrit
StrateVantage Communications
262.825.2613
tshilobrit@stratevantage.com
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