South University expands with a new location in the Richmond, Va. community
June 25th, 2009(RICHMOND, Va. – June 24, 2009) South University today announced its expansion into the Richmond, Va., community of Glen Allen with the addition of South University– Richmond. South University’s Richmond campus, with its first day of class slated for October 5, 2009, will occupy approximately 30,000 square feet at 2151 Old Brick Road in Glen Allen, Va., in the West Broad Village development.
“The programs offered at the new campus in Richmond will be designed to lead toward professions that are in demand in the Richmond area, despite our challenged economy,” says John T. South III, chancellor of South University. “South University has a long and distinguished history of putting our students first, and we are looking forward to adding Richmond to our story.”
South University – Richmond will initially offer bachelor’s degree programs in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Healthcare Management, Psychology, and a RN to BSN (registered nurse to bachelor of science, nursing), and graduate programs including a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling and a Master of Business Administration.
“Our aim is to be a partner in the Richmond community, educating and graduating a diverse student body with the skills needed for life-long learning,” says Dennis Corrado, newly appointed campus president of South University – Richmond. “Our curriculum, regardless of specific program, is replete with critical thinking and develops our students’ ability to effectively apply themselves to any endeavor they choose.”
For information about South University, call (888) 422-5076 or visit www.southuniversity.edu/pr.aspx?ID=su096.
About South University
Established in 1899, South University is a private academic institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities for the intellectual, social and professional development of a diverse student population. South University offers educational programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels with campuses located in Columbia, S.C.; Montgomery, Ala.; Richmond, Va.; Savannah, Ga.; Tampa and West Palm Beach, Fla.
Licensing and Accreditation Statements
South University – Richmond, a branch of South University, is provisionally certified by The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (James Monroe Building, 101 North Fourteenth Street, Richmond, VA 23219; 804-225-2600) to operate in Virginia.
South University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of South University.
SOUTH UNIVERSITY MEDIA CONTACT:
Heather Askew
Director of Communications
Office: (912) 201-8114
Mobile: (912) 414-2458
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RICHMOND MEDIA CONTACT:
Sean Ryan
The Hodges Partnership
Office: (804) 788 -1414
Fax: (804) 788-0085
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