Excelsior University signs its first partnership serving international students
Virtual University of Côte d’Ivoire President Tiémoman Kone (left) shakes hands with Excelsior University President David Schejbal (right) to commemorate a new partnership serving international students.
ALBANY, N.Y. – Excelsior University welcomed representatives from the Virtual University of Côte d’Ivoire (UVCI) to its Albany headquarters to sign a historic global partnership agreement. The two institutions formally established their international collaboration with a signing ceremony.
Excelsior’s first partnership serving international students, the collaboration with UVCI reflects a shared commitment to expanding access to higher education and creating new opportunities for students across borders. Graduates of UVCI’s database license program— the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree— will have access to a seamless pathway to earn an MBA at Excelsior.
Based in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire’s largest city, UVCI was established in 2015 to expand access to quality postsecondary education while addressing capacity constraints at traditional universities in the West African country. Like Excelsior University, UVCI’s mission is based on providing accessible education through digital innovation.
“Our commitment is to use digital technology to train young people capable of innovating and launching ventures directly in the field, without being held back by physical or geographical barriers,” said UVCI President Tiémoman Kone. “By partnering with Excelsior University, an institution with a long history of online education innovation, we can create even more opportunities for learners through advanced degrees grounded in practical, workforce-ready knowledge.”
“From West Africa to the American Northeast, UVCI and Excelsior share a mission that unites us across oceans and borders,” said Excelsior University President David Schejbal. “This partnership will establish new educational pathways for UVCI learners, supporting their pursuit of personal and professional goals anywhere in the world.”
For more information on this partnership, visit: excelsior.edu/partner/universite-virtuelle-de-cote-divorie-virtual-university-of-the-ivory-coast/
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Contacto con los medios de comunicación Universidad Excelsior:
Jason Bonafide jbonafide@excelsior.edu, 518-608-8446
ACERCA DE LA UNIVERSIDAD EXCELSIOR
La Universidad Excelsior es una institución en línea acreditada y sin ánimo de lucro centrada en ayudar a los adultos a completar sus títulos y avanzar en sus carreras. Excelsior contribuye al desarrollo de una sociedad diversa, educada y preparada para la carrera profesional valorando el aprendizaje permanente con énfasis en servir a individuos históricamente subrepresentados en la educación superior. Fundada en 1971, Excelsior va al encuentro de los estudiantes allí donde se encuentran - académica y geográficamente - eliminando los obstáculos a los objetivos educativos de los adultos que persiguen la formación continua y la obtención de un título. Nuestros pilares incluyen la innovación, la flexibilidad, la excelencia académica y la integridad.
Excelsior is a not-for-profit university with a main campus in Albany, New York, and an educational site in St. Petersburg, Florida. Excelsior University’s academic programs are registered by the New York State Education Department, with additional licensing for Florida-based programs.
Autorizada por la Comisión de Educación Independiente del Departamento de Educación de Florida (n.º de licencia 12928). Para obtener más información sobre esta institución, póngase en contacto con la Comisión en la dirección 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 323099-0400, número gratuito: (888)-224-6684.
