The Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha announced that Christian Gregory, the 2016 Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year Winner, is continuing on his path towards a great future thanks to Herzing University.

Christian is enrolled in the Business Management program with a focus on business administration. Thanks to the partnership between the club and university, Christian, a recent Bradford graduate, received a debt-free scholarship to pursue a four-year degree through Herzing University.

Herzing’s New Orleans campus hosted a food and clothing drive from February 13-22 to benefit victims of the recent tornadoes that tore through southern Louisiana. The weeklong event culminated with two community cookouts on February 21 and 22, where students and community members gathered to make their final donations and enjoy free hamburgers and hotdogs. Affected Herzing students were invited to collect items from the donation box and all remaining items were sent to Second Harvest Food Bank. Way to go, Herzing!

Herzing University President Renee Herzing met with Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy on Feb. 17, 2017 to discuss educational initiatives in Central Florida. Murphy proudly represents Florida’s Seventh Congressional District and is a strong advocate for access to quality education and more affordable student loan programs. Also pictured is John F. Davis, President of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida, who met with Murphy to discuss how to create more local opportunities for small businesses. 

Herzing Minneapolis nursing students raised $550 through a campus-wide bake sale in January to benefit Resource Inc., a non-profit organization that provides more than 18,000 Minnesota residents with employment services, career education and mental health services through its Northwest Community Support Program. The check was awarded to Tom Schreiner, RN at Resource Inc., who has been an invaluable resource for Herzing nursing students and has generously given his time to introduce them to his work in the community. Herzing is thankful for its continued partnership with Resource Inc.

Kenosha Campus President Jeff Hill was recently appointed to the Board of Directors for the Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha, Wisconsin. He will provide strategic guidance on the Club’s programs and funding initiatives. Jeff currently directs admissions, academic affairs, student services, community partnerships and career development services at Herzing’s Kenosha campus.

Herzing’s Akron campus hosted a variety of activities during its Student Appreciation Week from Jan. 23-27, which celebrated students and their dedication to Herzing. Each day of the week featured a different food-themed event, including Ice Cream Day, Slushie Day, Hot Dog Day and Pizza Day -- a student favorite. Students also enjoyed the Chili Cook-Off on Jan. 24 that featured eight contestants and awards for first, second and third place.

Thirty-two Herzing nursing graduates received their pins at Madison’s pinning ceremony on Jan. 14, 2017.  The students earned an Associate of Science in Nursing degree and will soon take the NCLEX Exam for their Registered Nursing License. Good luck, graduates!

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. (Jan. 25, 2017) – For the fifth consecutive year, Herzing University Online learning programs have received national recognition as among the best in the United States. The university, an accredited private nonprofit institution that has 11 campuses in eight states in addition to its online division, received notice in U.S. News & World Report for:

Meredith Jett, Angel Daniels and Courtney Key (pictured from left to right) were part of Herzing’s Birmingham RN class that graduated with an Associate of Science in Nursing degree last August. All three are currently employed at the Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama. Herzing wishes them continued success in their careers!