University News Articles of 2008
Kansas City, Mo. – December 31, 2008 – A couple of Northland universities have been recognized for doing their part to help service members stay on track with their education while they help protect the nation. Park University in Parkville and Grantham University in Kansas City North were both recently named in the list of …
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Kansas City, Mo. – December 30, 2008 – Grantham University, (www.grantham.edu), an online university that has served active duty military and veteran students for over 60 years was selected by Military Advanced Education (MAE) as one of America’s “Top 20 Military-Friendly Colleges & Institutions” for 2008. Grantham University was selected as a “Top 20 Military …
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December 26, 2008 – Mike Slenker spent Christmas much like anybody. He watched his young son open his presents, enjoyed the company of his family, ate a lot of good food. But it was special. The ham and turkey tasted so good. And his grandma’s macaroni and cheese — his favorite, made especially for him …
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Kansas City, Mo. – November 25, 2008 – Earlier this year, Grantham University, an online university specializing in educating working adults, donated a one-year scholarship to the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Foundation. The University is pleased to announce that the IACP Foundation has awarded the scholarship to Captain Nelson Andreu of the …
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Mark R. Eaton •Title: Director of Curriculum Development. •Organization: Grantham University, 7200 N.W. 86th St., 816-595-5759 •Education: He has a bachelor’s degree from Wayland Baptist University in Texas and a master’s from St. Mary’s University in Texas. His doctorate degree is from Nova Southeastern University in Florida. •Details: He is responsible for Grantham’s educational technology …
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Kansas City, MO – October 29, 2008 – Grantham University announced today that is now a member of the National Association of Institutions for Military Education Services (NAIMES). “Grantham University is honored to become the first nationally accredited distance learning institution to join NAIMES,” said Dr. Greg Garcia, Ed.D., dean of military programs and outreach …
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“Grantham provided the means to obtain my degree in spite of the heavy travel demands of my job. I have literally attended classes in 21 states and 7 countries while traveling with the Air Force. My classroom is wherever I am hanging my hat on any particular day.” Chief Master Sergeant Jody Hanks, USAF, Bachelor …
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“Grantham University’s MBA program gave me the opportunity to think for myself and apply the theories that were discussed each week to what was happening at work and in real life. Everyone at Grantham shared the same common goal and wanted to see me achieve my goals and dreams.” Charles Fagan, Automatic Data Processing (ADP), …
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“Grantham University was unlike any other university I had come in contact with — it is exciting, challenging and enlightening.” Master Sergeant Richard Fendley, USAF, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Graduate
June 19, 2008 – Dozens of Grantham University graduates from around the country come to Kansas City to graduate with classmates they have never met. Donning caps and gowns, these graduates — some of whom have spent years studying in virtual classrooms online to get their degrees — will walk across a stage Saturday in …
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