KAPLAN UNIVERSITY CELEBRATES INDUCTION TO GOLDEN KEY

The University is the first online chapter of the International Honour Society

Fort Lauderdale, FL, Nov. 7, 2007 — Kaplan University, a leading provider of online postsecondary education, and the Golden Key Honour Society, one of the largest and most active academic honor societies, hosted a chartering and induction ceremony today recognizing the University as the Honour Society’s first online chapter.

”I am honored to be here at Kaplan today. The support and energy that Kaplan has put into chartering this new chapter is absolutely remarkable,” said Alex Perwich, III Golden Key CEO. “We expect to learn a lot by working with Kaplan University since you are accomplishing so many great things virtually,” Perwich added. 

Hein Onkenhout, Kaplan University’s Chief Operating Officer of Academics, accepted the Golden Key new chapter plaque on behalf of the University.  Jane Bravo, Ph.D., Director of Academic Strategic Initiatives at Kaplan, was inducted as an honorary member and recognized for her role in initiating the University’s membership.

“Kaplan University Golden Key members should look at their challenges as opportunities,” said Dr. Bravo. “At Kaplan we encourage our students to strive for excellence so that there are no limits to their accomplishments.”

Kaplan University’s Golden Key members will now gain access to networking opportunities with more than 1.7 million members across the world, community service, exclusive internship and employment opportunities, and scholarship programs.

About Kaplan University

Kaplan University, based in Davenport, Iowa, is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).  Kaplan University offers more than 100 academic programs and currently serves more than 30,000 online and on-ground students, with support centers in Fort Lauderdale, Chicago and Phoenix. To learn more, visit www.kaplanuniversitynews.com.

About Golden Key International Honour Society

Golden Key International Honour Society was founded in 1977 in Atlanta, Ga. The global nonprofit organization provides not only academic recognition to top-performing students in the top 15 percent of their class, but also leadership opportunities, community service, career networking and scholarships. The Society has over 360 chapters at colleges and universities in the United States, Australia, Canada, Malaysia, New Zealand, the United Arab Emirates and South Africa. Membership into the Society is by invitation only to students in all fields of study. For more information about Golden Key International Honour Society, visit www.goldenkey.org.

Press contact: 

Michele Snipe

msnipe@kaplan.edu