Drexel University Launches Educational Partnership with LOMA
Philadelphia, PA – September 12, 2006 - Drexel University Online recently announced a new academic partnership with LOMA, an international association of more than 1,200 insurance and financial services companies from over 80 countries.
Through this educational alliance, LOMA members will have the opportunity to complete an online degree or certificate program through Drexel and receive special tuition rates. Members can choose from a range of bachelor’s, master’s, and certificate programs that Drexel offers online in areas such as business, engineering, computer science, computing technology, education, nursing, and information science.
Drexel, which is ranked in the top category (Best National Universities – Top Schools) in “America's Best Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report for 2007, is accredited by the Middle States Association for Colleges and Secondary Schools and its academic programs hold some of the most prestigious accreditations from their respective accrediting bodies such as AACSB (Business), NLN and CCNE (Nursing), and ALA (Information Science). Additionally, Drexel’s online programs target adult learners and offer the convenience of advancing their skills on their own schedule.
Drexel University Online has been continually expanding its partner network for the past three years. Through a partnership with Drexel, participating corporations, health systems, and professional associations across the United States are able to offer their employees and members such benefits as special tuition rates and career development opportunities, as well as the chance to earn a prestigiousdegree all with the flexibility working professionals need.
“Organizations continue to collaborate with Drexel as an academic partner because they know that their members will receive the same quality education as they would on the University’s campus through a convenient online format,” said Todd Lucca, business development director of Drexel University Online. “We are pleased to welcome LOMA into our partner network and look forward to meeting the educational needs of its members.”
For more information on forming an educational partnership with Drexel University Online, please contact Todd Lucca, Director of Business Development, at Todd.M.Lucca@drexel.edu or 215-895-0510.
About LOMA:
Established in 1924, with 1,200 plus member companies in over 80 countries, LOMA is committed to a business partnership with its world-wide members in the insurance and financial services industry to improve their management and operations through quality employee development, research, information sharing, and related products and services. To find out more about LOMA and the learning opportunities it offers, visit LOMA’s Web site at
www.loma.org
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About Drexel University Online:
Drexel University Online is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Drexel University, specializing in innovative, Internet-based distance education programs for working professionals and corporations in the U.S. and abroad. A pioneer in online education, Drexel University has offered programs online since 1996.
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News Contact:
Dr. Kenneth Hartman
Drexel University Online
(215) 895-0501
kenhartman@drexel.edu
