Capella News

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 11, 2007 — Capella University (www.capella.edu), an accredited,* fully online university, has been named one of the top 30 military-friendly institutions by Military Advanced Education magazine. Capella will be highlighted in the publication’s December issue. Approximately 17 percent of the online university’s students are members of the military, their families, or veterans. (more…)

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 2, 2007 – The Minnesota Tekne Awards named Capella University (www.capella.edu), an accredited, fully online university based in Minneapolis, the winner in its Technology User category at an award ceremony last night at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Capella, which was a finalist along with Ecolab and Honeywell, was chosen for demonstrating an “innovative application of products or services resulting in dramatic business improvement or market advantage.” (more…)

MINNEAPOLIS, October 29, 2007 – Capella University (www.capella.edu), an accredited*, fully online university based in Minneapolis, announced today that it is offering a new Early Childhood Education specialization within its Master of Science in Education online degree program. Lead teachers in state-funded pre-kindergarten programs are required to have specialized training in early childhood education in 28 states, according to the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER). (more…)

MINNEAPOLIS, October 25, 2007 – Capella University (www.capella.edu), an accredited*, fully online university based in Minneapolis, has named Feranda Williamson, EdD, as dean of its School of Undergraduate Studies. Dr. Williamson, who most recently served as the school’s associate dean, has more than 25 years experience in higher education leadership positions. As dean, she will act as the chief academic officer of Capella University’s School of Undergraduate Studies, which has more than 3,000 students enrolled in three online degree programs and 19 specializations. (more…)

MINNEAPOLIS, October 24, 2007 – Capella University (www.capella.edu), an accredited*, fully online university based in Minneapolis, has announced four new specializations. They include Gerontology, a specialization within Capella’s Master of Science in Human Services, and Early Childhood Education, a specialization within its Master of Science in Education. Two new bachelor’s-level specializations, Homeland Security and Security Management, also are being launched, both within Capella’s Bachelor of Science in Public Safety online degree program. (more…)

WASHINGTON, D.C., October 22, 2007 – A consortium of adult-serving educational institutions today launched a groundbreaking initiative to lead universities and colleges toward greater accountability and transparency.” (more…)