Ephraim Garcia, Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts, 2005

by | Published June 24th, 2026

Excelsior University Alumni image featuring a graduation cap

Ephraim Garcia of Kissimmee, Florida, earned a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts in 2005. He shares, “After completing my bachelor’s degree at Excelsior, I proceeded to earn my master’s in divinity (MDiv) at the New York Theological Seminary and was commissioned as an Army Reserve Chaplain in 2008. Already with 23 years of military service with the New York National Guard and U.S. Coast Guard, I served another 17 years in the Army Reserve, including deployment to Afghanistan from 2011 to 2012, where I earned a Bronze Star among other awards. I finally retired in 2025 with the rank of Colonel (O-6) after 40 years of military service. In addition to my retirement in 2025, I also earned my Doctor of Ministry (DMin) degree from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. Blessed by the doors open to me through earning an Excelsior degree.”