PASSHE Unveils Philadelphia Multi-University Center – Center offers degree completion and graduate programs from multiple PASSHE universities in convenient Center City location

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Cutting the ribbon officially commemorating the unveiling of the Philadelphia Multi-University Center  in  Philadelphia on Monday were: from left to right, Guido M. Pichini, chairman of the board, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE); Dr. Michelle Howard-Vital, president, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania; Chipo Siantumbo, graduate student, Cheyney University; Dr. Peter H. Garland, acting chancellor, PASSHE; Miriam White, graduate, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania; the Honorable Michael A. Nutter, mayor, City of Philadelphia; Marcia G. Welsh, Ph.D., president, East Stroudsburg University; Dr. Greg Weisenstein, president, West Chester University of Pennsylvania.

Philadelphia – Leaders from the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) joined with Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter and other distinguished guests to unveil the Philadelphia-Multi University Center (PMUC) in Center City on Monday. The ceremony marked the public debut of the completely renovated university center site on the third floor of the Mellon Independence Center at 701 Market Street.

The Philadelphia Multi-University center currently offers an array of educational programs and degree options from multiple PASSHE universities in one convenient Center City location. The center serves adults living and working in the Philadelphia metro area providing an affordable and convenient resource for completing post-secondary credentials, pursuing graduate degrees and/or seeking further education.

“As the public university system in the Commonwealth, we are guided by the dual goals of providing high-quality educational experiences at the most affordable cost.  We’re thrilled to be able to reintroduce our currently offered programs in our newly redesigned state-of-the-art center, which provides adult students in the Philadelphia region a convenient, affordable way to complete their degrees,” said Acting PASSHE Chancellor Dr. Peter H. Garland.

Three of PASSHE’s 14 universities – Cheyney, East Stroudsburg and West Chester – offer 11 undergraduate degree completion and graduate programs at the center.  Areas of study include degree completions in business administration and public health and graduate programs in special education and public administration.  The center will expand its program offerings in Fall 2013 with a fourth partner school, Millersville University. PMUC plans to partner with additional PASSHE universities in the future to provide even more degree options for local students.

“I applaud PASSHE for their continuing commitment to Philadelphia,” said Mayor Nutter.  “PASSHE’s presence in Center City provides convenient access to those who live and work here, but who haven’t had the opportunity to earn the degrees that will make them more valuable members of their workplaces or attractive candidates to prospective employers.”

Also joining in today’s unveiling was Fran Bogle, regional sales director for Dell Inc. (Dell).  Bogle announced that the company was donating six new computer devices, the XPS 12 Ultrabook, to attract and incentivize new students to the Philadelphia Multi-University Center. The first awards will be made for the Fall 2013 semester.

About Philadelphia Multi-University Center (PMUC):

PMUC is a PASSHE center for higher education learning located in the heart of Center City Philadelphia. The center offers an array of educational programs from multiple PASSHE universities in one convenient location. PMUC works in partnership with other PASSHE universities to provide its students with access to a variety of educational programs and degree options offered at partner campuses. For adult learners seeking easy access to quality, affordable learning with customized programs designed to meet each student’s unique needs, PMUC is an ideal resource. The state-of-the-art center is a completely renovated site equipped with high-tech classrooms and study spaces. PMUC also provides a setting for meetings, seminars and events. To learn more about the Philadelphia Multi-University Center, visit: http://pmucenter.org.

About the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE):

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education is the largest provider of higher education in the Commonwealth, with about 115,000 students. The 14 PASSHE universities offer degree and certificate programs in more than 120 areas of study. About 500,000 PASSHE alumni live and work in Pennsylvania. The state-owned universities are Bloomsburg, California, Cheyney, Clarion, East Stroudsburg, Edinboro, Indiana, Kutztown, Lock Haven, Mansfield, Millersville, Shippensburg, Slippery Rock and West Chester Universities of Pennsylvania. PASSHE also operates branch campuses in Clearfield, Freeport, Oil City and Punxsutawney and several regional centers, including the Dixon University Center in Harrisburg and the Philadelphia Multi-University Center.

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