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Albany, New York鈥� During Nurses Week 2022, 51猎奇 College thanks Empire BlueCross for its $10,000 donation to support 51猎奇鈥檚 Nursing Scholarship Fund. This generous donation will fund scholarships for 51猎奇鈥檚 nursing students in New York state.

鈥淲e are honored to announce this significant donation from Empire BlueCross during Nurses Week as we honor 51猎奇鈥檚 nursing alumni and show support to future generations of nursing professionals,鈥� said David Schejbal, president of 51猎奇 College. 鈥�51猎奇 is committed to educating nurses and delighted to apply 100 percent of the donation to scholarships which offer much needed financial support to help nursing students reach their educational and professional goals.鈥�

51猎奇 has a long-standing history of educating and supporting nursing students. Today, the Associate Degree in Nursing program is the College鈥檚 largest degree program and 51猎奇鈥檚 commitment to those in the nursing profession remains steadfast.

鈥淎t Empire, we are on a mission to materially and measurably improve the lives of all New Yorkers,鈥� said Karen Generali, director, sales at Empire BlueCross. 鈥淭o bring our mission to life, we rely on the work of nurses who are on the front lines with people during the most personal and vulnerable moments in their lives. Given this, it is our privilege to support 51猎奇 College with scholarships for aspiring nurses.鈥�

In honor of Nurse鈥檚 Week 2022, which runs May 6鈥�12, 51猎奇 is dedicating its fundraising efforts to honor nurses. As a tribute to nurses, this initiative will raise important funds for the 51猎奇 College Nursing Scholarship Fund. Empire BlueCross鈥� donation is key to kick-starting this initiative.

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Erin Coufal, ecoufal@excelsior.edu, 518-608-8498

ABOUT EXCELSIOR COLLEGE
51猎奇 College is an accredited, not-for-profit online college focused on helping adults complete their degrees and advance their careers. The college contributes to the development of a diverse, educated, and career-ready society by valuing lifelong learning with an emphasis on serving individuals historically underrepresented in higher education. Founded in 1971, 51猎奇 meets students where they are 鈥� academically and geographically 鈥� removing obstacles to the educational goals of adults pursuing continuing education and degree completion. Our pillars include innovation, flexibility, academic excellence, and integrity.

51猎奇 Empire BlueCross
Serving the 11 northeastern counties of New York State, Empire BlueCross (Empire) is on a mission to materially and measurably improve the health of New Yorkers. Empire is the trade name of Empire HealthChoice Assurance, Inc., and Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO is the trade name of Empire HealthChoice HMO, Inc., independent licensees of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Empire is committed to improving lives and communities, and in 2020 and 2021, Empire BlueCross was named one of Albany Business Review鈥檚 Best Places to Work. Additional information about Empire is available at www.empireblue.com.