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U.S. News & World Report Ranks City University of Seattle’s Online Bachelor Degrees Among the Top 30 in the Nation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Press Contact: Tarsi Hall [email protected] | 206-239-4815 January 12, 2016 – SEATTLE, Washington – U.S. News & World Report today ranked City University of Seattle’s online bachelor’s degree programs among the top 30 in the United States, in its list of “Best Online Bachelor’s Programs.” Hundreds of accredited institutions in the U.S.…
Student Profile: Cory Doehne – Bachelor of Arts in Education

We had the pleasure of speaking with Cory Doehne, a student of CityU’s Bachelor of Arts in Education program. Cory is a husband and father of four, recently he earned a teaching internship in the Longview School District. Here is what Cory had to say about his experience at CityU: Q: Tell us a little about yourself –…
CityU Catalyst Center Propels students and startups forward

The first two student projects for the CityU Catalyst Center (CCC) propelled real world learning for the students and provided value to CCC community members. The CCC connects the City University of Seattle faculty, staff, and student community with the start-up community. Students can receive real-life experience and entrepreneurs can get advice and projects completed…
Thinking of Starting a Career Teaching English?

by Christine Knorr, Academic Director at Washington Academy of Languages The TESOL program at City University of Seattle is ideal for professionals looking to teach English. It provides students a hands-on learning experience designed to bridge theory and practice. Students gain knowledge in language acquisition, development and linguistics, paying particular attention to classroom application. In many…
Master in Counseling Alum Earns Leadership Position at Valley Cities Behavioral Health Services

City University of Seattle alumna — Susie Kroll, MA, MHP, LMHCA — was honored with Board Recognition from Valley Cities Behavioral Health Services on December 10, 2015 and promoted to an Assistant Site Director of a clinical facility. Susie received recognition for her intervention and crisis work at the King County Medical and Dental Clinic from October…
Provost of City University of Seattle Retiring at the End of 2015

On December 31, 2015, Dr. Steven Olswang will step down and retire as Provost of City University of Seattle. This will conclude Dr. Olswang’s eighth successful year at CityU. We wanted to take a moment to recognize him for his accomplishments. When hired in 2007, Dr. Olswang was given three tasks: maintain CityU’s regional accreditation;…
Preparing for Your Visa Interview

by Steve Will, WAL Advisor Imagine this: You walk into an office building with extremely tight security. Officers search you and your belongings, you have copies of your fingerprints taken, and you are asked questions about yourself, your past, and what you plan to do. It sounds quite intimidating, but all students who wish to study…
Student Profile: Michael Sterba – Bachelor of Arts in Management

We had the opportunity to speak with Michael Sterba, a student in CityU’s innovative Bachelor of Arts in Management program. Michael found our Performance Based Model to be an excellent fit with his 35 years of professional experience. Here is what he had to say when we asked him a few things about CityU: Q: Tell us a little about yourself…
CityU Library Reviews: “Visual Design for Online Learning”

Review by Jennifer Bodley, Librarian What does your Blackboard course shell look like? Would you say it is pleasing to the eye? Is it chock-full of great content? Is it easy for your students to use? Or, is it a hot M.E.S.S.? In Visual Design for Online Learning, Torria Davis describes how using evidence-based design strategies…