Program Offered Nationwide by Herzing University to Help Connect People with Careers, as Unemployment Remains High, but Skills Shortages Emerge for Employers

ORLANDO (October 5, 2011) - Herzing University - Orlando announced today that it is offering a new, free College Preparation Course for individuals who have thought about continuing their education but aren’t quite sure they’re ready.

SAP and Herzing University - Toledo

SAP® (Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing) is the leading global provider of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. As Lucas County’s first designated SAP University Alliance institution, we offer students access to real-world case studies that use the same software that may be used on the job.

February 15, 2012 — In honor of Black History month, Herzing University - Toledo, in cooperation with Rave Cinemas, hosted about 100 top students from Toledo’s Scott High School and Herzing University for a viewing of “Red Tails,” the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, an inspiring group of soldiers who served their country during World War II. The event was held at 10am, Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the Rave Cinema, Westfield Franklin Park Mall, 5001 Monroe Street, Toledo, OH 43623.

High-tech business management solutions help companies function efficiently, and Herzing University - Toledo can now be an important part of the ramp-up process. The Toledo location is proud to be the first SAP University Alliance Institution in Lucas County.

A voice mail from a Florida clinic administrator to Herzing University - Orlando president Heather Antonacci really made her day. “One of your intern radiology students went above and beyond in providing assistance to an 83-year-old patient,” the administrator said. “Barbara has severe chronic medical conditions and needs continual radiologic imaging procedures. It is a struggle to get ready for the many tests, before, during, and after. Barbara said Herzing student Krystal Andrews is a credit to our program and the institution as a whole.

Thank you to all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and your friends and families who participated in the Relay for Life Cancer Walk fundraising events from March 25 – April 6 at the Akron campus, culminating with the relay walk that began April 5 at 6pm and went through the night until 7am the next day. We raised a total of $2,328.65, making us the third top earning team for the event! A total of 62 teams contributed a total of $46,184.28 toward this great cause to cure a disease that affects so many. Way to show the community how the students and staff at Herzing care!

Herzing University students are known to be strong contributors in their communities, and the volunteering for the Touched Twice Clinic is just one more example of their desire to use their new skills for the benefit of others by performing health screening services such as blood sugar tests and blood pressure checks.

MADISON, WIS (MARCH 4, 2013) ─ Herzing University - Madison’s Associate Professor Lynn DuPree, Sun Prairie, was awarded the Herzing System Faculty Service Award. She was selected from over 625 faculty members at 12 locations across the United States for performing the most and best community service in 2012.

Tyrone McCall, a graduate of the Herzing University in Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security and Public Safety degree, was honored by the Hoover Chamber of Commerce in February 2012 for his service with the city of Birmingham. Tyrone was presented with the Detention Officer of the Year Award for his leadership role in creating a transport team which moved prisoners to the Federal Courthouse. McCall also was recognized for his service in the field where he successfully transported 53 suspects to the Hoover jail, enabling the patrol officers to focus on their assigned areas.

Criminal justice professor and program chair, Dr. William Wolfe, was interviewed by WNWO News regarding the training required for faculty, students, and police when a shooter is actively attempting to harm people on campus. In a local news story prompted by a video released by "Houston Ready," that depicts training for protection strategies, Dr. Wolfe was selected to weigh in as the local authority on the topic. See the video