Grantham University Signs Education Agreement with Leavenworth-Lansing Chamber of Commerce

By Laura Barker

LENEXA, Kan. January 3, 2020 — Online education pioneer Grantham University recently entered into an educational partnership with the Leavenworth-Lansing Chamber of Commerce. Representing over 100 years of Leavenworth and Lansing history, The Chamber works to improve the economic, civic and cultural strength of the area. The partnership will provide a number of educational benefits to Leavenworth-Lansing Chamber of Commerce members, employees and their respective qualified family members.

Under the agreement, the individuals listed above can take advantage of: reduced tuition for Grantham’s more than 50 undergraduate- and graduate-level degree and certificate programs; a complimentary Prior Learning Assessment and professional development session; and career opportunities hosted through the Grantham University Career Launch program.

“We’re so excited to partner with an organization that strives to help Leavenworth-Lansing area businesses thrive,” said George Colon, Grantham University’s director of university outreach. “Our goal is to offer these folks an affordable education that they can directly apply to their businesses and careers. A degree from Grantham can help them achieve success at both a personal and community level.”

This new partnership is one of more than 50 similar programs in which Grantham has engaged. Those agreements have been formed with various corporations, associations, colleges and community organizations in the region, as well as across the nation.

“Grantham’s online convenience is ideal for Leavenworth-Lansing Chamber of Commerce employees, as well as all working professionals who want to pursue higher education but need a more flexible scheduling option,” said Colon. “We also offer live tutoring and dedicated support to help ensure their success through graduation and beyond.”

For Leavenworth-Lansing Chamber of Commerce members, employees, spouses and children (of any age) interested in additional information about the new partnership, please visit https://www.grantham.edu/rmi/leavenworth-lansing-chamber-of-commerce/.

Organizations wanting to explore partnership opportunities with Grantham University are welcome to visit our website or call (888) 477-6830.

About Grantham University
Founded in 1951 by WWII veteran Donald Grantham, Grantham University provides online higher education for all adult learners, including our nation’s military for whom the university was established. Designated in 2019 as a Purple Heart University, Grantham boasts a diverse body, approximately half being military-affiliated. For anyone balancing education with a demanding lifestyle, Grantham is the solution with its flexible online learning environment, monthly course starts, 50+ degree and certificate programs, and one of the lowest tuitions in the country¹.

Accredited since 1961 by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission, Grantham’s education offerings evolve with marketplace demands, with a growing number of programmatic accreditations from nationally recognized accrediting bodies.