DeVry University’s graduate school has delivered innovative, quality
higher education to more than 50,000 alumni since 1973, including many
of today’s business leaders
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
This month, DeVry University celebrates the 40th anniversary
of its Keller
Graduate School of Management. Throughout its four-decade
history, the institution has established itself as a pioneer in
graduate-level higher education, with more than 50,000 alumni who are
proud to call Keller Graduate School of Management their alma mater.
Founded as the CBA Institute in 1973 by Dennis Keller and Ron Taylor,
the Chicago-based institution became Keller Graduate School of
Management in 1976. The institution quickly established its commitment
to quality education by becoming the first private-sector institution to
receive regional accreditation from The
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges
and Schools (HLC/NCA) in 1977. Originally offering a Certificate in
Business Administration, the institution later became the forerunner of
the “Executive MBA” programs that would emerge decades later.
In 1987, Keller Graduate School of Management acquired DeVry Institute
of Technology to create DeVry Inc. In 1998, Keller was one of the first
graduate schools to offer its master’s degree programs online. In 2002,
Keller Graduate School of Management and DeVry Institute of Technology
merged to form DeVry University.
“For the past 40 years, Keller Graduate School of Management has
maintained a commitment to serving the needs of working adult students
and the organizations that employ them,” said Donna Loraine, Ph.D., vice
president of academic affairs and dean of Keller Graduate School of
Management at DeVry University. “We have broadened our program offerings
and continue to deliver a career-oriented education that prepares
students to achieve their educational and career goals.”
To celebrate 40 years of alumni success, DeVry University is compiling
“40 for 40th,” a collection of profiles and perspectives from
the graduate school’s alumni now serving in top management positions and
influential roles in today’s dynamic business world. Featured Keller
Graduate School of Management alumni include:
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Dr. William D. Barnhart (’88), chief of geriatrics, University of
Illinois College of Medicine-Chicago
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Dean DeBiase (’84), chairman and CEO, Reboot Partners
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Susan Malecha (’91), national lead, Managed Care Liaisons, Genentech
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Alex Marchetti (’77), president, Whitestone Marketing
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William S. Marth (’89), president and CEO, Teva North America and Teva
USA
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Dr. Manu K. Vora (’85), chairman and president, Business Excellence,
Inc.
Additional Keller alumni honorees can be found on the website of the Alumni
Association of DeVry University and the Keller Graduate School of
Management. For more information about the graduate-level degree and
certificate programs currently offered at Keller Graduate School of
Management, please visit Keller.edu.
About Keller Graduate School of Management
Since 1973, DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management has
delivered relevant, credible graduate education to thousands of students
nationwide. Keller offers eight master’s degree programs in management,
as well as a variety of graduate certificate programs that provide its
students with a high-quality, flexible educational experience. Keller’s
academic portfolio includes its flagship MBA program that allows
students to tailor nearly 40 percent of the program to one’s career
interest and goals. In addition, Keller’s specialty master’s degree
programs and graduate certificate offerings expand the range of learning
to some of today’s most in-demand disciplines. Keller’s curriculum is
highly responsive to industry trends and taught by working professionals
across a nationwide network of more than 90 locations, with both online
and on-campus classes available.
Seven of Keller master's degree programs have achieved voluntary
accreditation from the Accreditation
Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP, www.acbsp.org),
demonstrating that they have met standards of business education that
promote teaching excellence. For information about which programs have
earned ACBSP accreditation, visit http://www.keller.edu/why-keller/accreditation.
DeVry University is institutionally accredited by The Higher Learning
Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (www.ncahlc.org).
Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation.
DeVry University is based in Downers Grove, Ill. For more information,
find us on twitter @KellerGraduate or visit www.keller.edu.
DeVry University
Donna Shaults
dshaults@devry.edu
630.353.9013
or
MSL
Chicago
Susie White
susie.white@mslgroup.com
312.861.5219
Source: DeVry University