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May 6, 2022Empire BlueCross Donates to Excelsior’s Nursing Scholarship Fund
During Nurses Week 2022, Excelsior College thanks Empire BlueCross for its $10,000 donation to support Excelsior’s Nursing Scholarship Fund. This generous donation will fund scholarships for Excelsior’s nursing students in New York state.
“We are honored to announce this significant donation from Empire BlueCross during Nurses Week as we honor Excelsior’s nursing alumni and show support to future generations of nursing professionals,” said David Schejbal, president of Excelsior College. “Excelsior 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.”
Excelsior has a long-standing history of educating and supporting nursing students. Today, the Associate Degree in Nursing program is the College’s largest degree program and Excelsior’s commitment to those in the nursing profession remains steadfast.
“At Empire, we are on a mission to materially and measurably improve the lives of all New Yorkers,” said Karen Generali, director, sales at Empire BlueCross. “To 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 Excelsior College with scholarships for aspiring nurses.”
In honor of Nurse’s Week 2022, which runs May 6–12, Excelsior is dedicating its fundraising efforts to honor nurses. As a tribute to nurses, this initiative will raise important funds for the Excelsior College Nursing Scholarship Fund. Empire BlueCross’ donation is key to kick-starting this initiative.
