91吃瓜 signs its first partnership serving international students
Virtual University of C么te d’Ivoire President Ti茅moman Kone (left) shakes hands with 91吃瓜 President David Schejbal (right) to commemorate a new partnership serving international students.
ALBANY, N.Y. 鈥� 91吃瓜 welcomed representatives from 听(UVCI) to its Albany headquarters to sign a historic global partnership agreement. The two institutions formally established their international collaboration with a signing ceremony.听听
Excelsior鈥檚 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鈥檚 database license program鈥� the equivalent of a bachelor鈥檚 degree鈥� will have access to a seamless pathway to earn an MBA at Excelsior. 听
Based in Abidjan, C么te d鈥橧voire’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 91吃瓜, UVCI’s mission is based on providing accessible education through digital innovation.听听
鈥淥ur 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,鈥� said UVCI President Ti茅moman Kone. 鈥淏y partnering with 91吃瓜, 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.鈥�听
“From West Africa to the American Northeast, UVCI and Excelsior share a mission that unites us across oceans and borders,” said 91吃瓜 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.”听
For more information on this partnership, visit: excelsior.edu/partner/universite-virtuelle-de-cote-divorie-virtual-university-of-the-ivory-coast/听听
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ABOUT EXCELSIOR UNIVERSITY听
91吃瓜 is an accredited, not-for-profit online institution focused on helping adults complete their degrees and advance their careers. Excelsior contributes to the development of a diverse, educated, and career-ready society by valuing lifelong learning with an emphasis on serving individuals historically underrepresented in higher education. Founded in 1971, Excelsior meets students where they are 鈥� academically and geographically 鈥� removing obstacles to the educational goals of adults pursuing continuing education and degree completion. Our pillars include innovation, flexibility, academic excellence, and integrity.听听听
Excelsior is a not-for-profit university with a main campus in Albany, New York, and an educational site in St. Petersburg, Florida. 91吃瓜鈥檚 academic programs are registered by the New York State Education Department, with additional licensing for Florida-based programs.听
Licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education (License No. 12928). Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 323099-0400, toll-free number: (888)-224-6684.
