Herzing University - Orlando Campus supported "National Make A Difference Day" on Saturday, October 26. This year's contribution was sending students and staff out to Casselberry Elementary School to do some painting and yard work. As the photos show, they had a great time making a difference for the betterment of the community.

For more than 20 years, USA Weekend Magazine and Points of Light have joined together to sponsor Make A Difference Day, the largest national day of community service.

Herzing dental hygiene and dental assisting students are basically BFF’s with Jared Allen and the Minnesota Vikings… OK, maybe not BFF’s, but most students who attended TeamSmile’s recent event had the chance to meet and snap a quick photo with Jared Allen and other Vikings players. However, bumping elbows with Minnesota athletic fame was not what made the day great.

On Tuesday, October 22, 2013, Herzing University’s Minneapolis campus hosted its first ever Online Connection Dinner.  Students taking all online courses enjoyed dinner while making student-to-student connections and learning about strategies for taking online course successfully from Online Student Services advisor Chris Spangler.  The evening provided the opportunity for both current students and new enrollees to talk about the benefits of online education and exchange bes

Students, alumni, faculty and staff at Herzing University’s Minneapolis campus created something special with their second installment of Herzing from the Heart. Recognizing a need in the community for children to have greater access to dental care, Herzing - Minneapolis pooled its resources and created an event offering free dental cleanings, sealants, fluoride treatments, and x-rays to kids aged 4-17.

Representatives of the Herzing University Enterprise Learning team exhibited at the Midwest Security & Police Conference on August 20-21, 2013 in Tinley Park, Illinois. The 2013 Conference included presentations from the FBI, Homeland Security, social media experts, cyber-crime specialists and State & Local law enforcement professionals.

By partnering with schools around the globe, Cisco Networking Academy teaches individuals to build, design, and maintain networks through 21st Century learning. Cisco has recognized one of our own as an “Expert Level Instructor.” This prestigious award is only offered to 10 percent of instructors world-wide.

WASHINGTON - The Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities (APSCU) announced on March 11, 2013 that Audrey Gardner of Atlanta, Georgia will be a 2013 recipient of the GREAT (Graduate Recognition for Excellence, Achievement, and Talent) Award.  APSCU’s GREAT Award honors recent graduates of private sector colleges and universities who have excelled academically and overcome great odds to achieve their educational dreams.

Lodi School District art students have new equipment, thanks to Herzing. HU donated 15 art easels thanks to the coordination of Lodi Middle School principal David Dyb and Lodi faculty member Beth Sokol, saving the system the expense of purchasing the easels for approximately $1,200. The easels will be shared equally by Lodi Elementary, Middle, and High Schools. The district was also offered about two dozen stools (valued at $500) for the Tech Education classroom.

TOLEDO, OH (July 15, 2013) Two local schools have joined forces to help make obtaining a bachelor’s degree more affordable. The presidents of Herzing University - Toledo and Northwest State Community College held a signing ceremony to announce a new P.A.C.E. program, which gives students an education option that is Progressive, Attainable, Convenient, and Economical. The collaboration offers students the best of both worlds: the cost efficiencies of a Northwest State education combined with the career-focused recognition of Herzing University.

Check out this great story published by AJC featuring our very own Sydney Cardwell, a junior in the IT/Networking bachelor's program, and Instructor Jose Cardenas as they discuss the computer analyst industry and job outlook. We're proud of you, Sydney!