MILWAUKEE (Oct. 21, 2015) – Herzing University introduces its “DEGREE UP” initiative, partnering with technical and community colleges to make it easier for thousands of associate degree seekers to earn a  bachelor’s degree.

DEGREE UP gives students who attain an associate degree the option of achieving a bachelor’s degree from Herzing University while remaining on their current college campus.

MILWAUKEE (June 2015) – Herzing University, long time supporters of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee, announced today it will give the gift of education to club members through 50 full-tuition scholarships over 10 years to students who are active members of the organization, beginning in August 2016. The surprise announcement came from Herzing University President, Renee Herzing, during a Boys and Girls Club event and coincides with the university celebrating 50 years of excellence in education.

Madison, WI (Jan. 22, 2015) – Herzing University will celebrate the graduation of 80 students the morning of Friday Jan. 23, 2015, followed by an evening gala event to mark the Wisconsin-based school’s 50th anniversary.

During the 10:30 a.m. graduation ceremony at the Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, Michael Johnson, CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County and Renee Herzing, CEO and President of Herzing University, will speak.

MILWAUKEE (Jan. 28, 2015) – Herzing University will mark its 50th year of excellence in providing students with career-focused education during an evening gala on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency, 333 W. Kilbourn Ave.

The school, which was incorporated in Milwaukee 50 years ago to the day of the event, has graduated more than 10,000 Wisconsin students in a wide variety of fields. Currently, about 1,400 students are educated at the Kenosha, Brookfield and Madison campuses, as well as hundreds of students who attend online from throughout the state.

Jenny Kleinert, a 2009 graduate of Herzing-Madison, received the 2016 Psychiatric Nurse of the Year Award from the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association. According to the chapter’s website, it annually awards a nurse who “demonstrates vision, perseverance, dedication, initiative and facilitation in the delivery of mental health services to individuals, families and their communities.”

Kleinert, lead nurse at Mercy Options Behavioral Health in Janesville, does not know who gave her the nomination.

Herzing University-Brookfield's Dr. Deborah Ziebarth was recently published in the Journal of Religion and Health. The study, titled "Wholistic Health Care: Evolutionary Conceptual Analysis," was published online on February 19, 2016. 

The Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) freshman class recently participated in a White Coat Ceremony, created to foster a commitment to patient care among students new to the nursing profession. The ceremony included reciting an oath to uphold the values of nursing, and a white coat cloaking – a symbol of their commitment to the healthcare profession.

Before the holidays, Herzing University-Orlando's respect committee organized a drive on campus to gather items that could be sent as care packages to the military personnel serving on the USS Theodore Roosevelt in the U.S. Navy. The faculty and staff contributed over 1000 items and received thoughtful thank you notes from the men and women on board.

Thanks to the initaitve of Kelsey Chico, a 13-year-old Girl Scout working toward her Silver Award, a room in the Center for Women and Families of the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida has been converted to a Wellness Office. Now, instead of visiting the emergency room for minor illnesses, clients have access to health screenings and workshops in the Center for Women and Families that is staffed by volunteers, including nursing students from Herzing's Orlando Campus. An outstanding accomplishments by an amazing young lady!

Herzing University-Madison game design students recently entered Game Career Guide's latest Game Design Challenge to create games featuring destruction as a primary mechanic. Four of the seven entries chosen as the best were from Herzing students! These students and their design are: Elsa Forberger, Student at Herzing University, Force Katie Valentine, Student at Herzing University, Terrible Twos Hoi Ming Lee McVey, Doggy Downfall Bryce Schmidt, Student at Herzing University, Killduings Congratulations on your great work!