Hamilton White Group Acquires Potomac College

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hamilton White Group, the New York-based investment and advisory firm, has acquired Potomac College for an undisclosed amount.

“We are committed to supporting education and Potomac College is on the forefront of initiating significant changes in the postsecondary adult education experience. The potential of the College is immense and we are all encouraged by that”

“We are committed to supporting education and Potomac College is on the forefront of initiating significant changes in the postsecondary adult education experience. The potential of the College is immense and we are all encouraged by that,” said Cathleen Raffaeli, managing partner of the Hamilton White Group. “Potomac is a rare asset in higher education. We view this acquisition as a tremendous business opportunity for both the investing partnership and the College.”

Potomac College is highly regarded as an established Washington, DC based postsecondary institution with the Middle States Commission of Higher Education regional accreditation. It provides more than 40 degree specializations that are tailored to a working population driven to seek the training necessary to reach the next career level. In addition to the quality of its staff, the value of the College lies in its ability to offer course and program structures that allow students to balance their jobs and families while earning a degree. It offers also accelerated programs that allow qualified students to earn degrees in a few as 18 months.

The location of the College in Washington, DC makes it particularly well-suited to meet the needs of its highly transient demographic on a local, national and global level from start to finish. Combined with its list of global affiliates and its newly introduced online access to courses, Potomac College is addressing the growing education expectations of the marketplace in a very aggressive way.

“Hamilton White brings expertise and a track record of commitment and investment success in the postsecondary education industry,” said Florence Tate, president of Potomac College. “This investment in our college underscores their belief in our ability to reach and have an even greater impact in the lives of our students. This is an exciting time for Potomac.”

This investment exemplifies the Hamilton White Group’s philosophy that education makes a difference in peoples’ lives. It seeks out unique properties like Potomac College because its curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between training and the educational requirements of future professional positions. Its courses are immediately applicable to the real world because it blends the learning of both practical and theoretical skills.

The College is specifically designed to grant excelling professionals access to education and training by removing barriers like time and location. Success for the Potomac College has more than a business impact for investors – the students are exponentially impacted by the doors education can open for them professional and financially.

About Hamilton White Group

The Hamilton White Group is a New York based investment and advisory firm focused on the education services industry. Since its inception in 2003, Hamilton White Group and its principals have established a proven track record with acquisitions and management in education and services industries in both the U.S. and Europe.

About Potomac College

Founded in 1991, Potomac College provides resources and develops programs that serve the educational needs of working adults. It is a regionally accredited postsecondary institution with locations in Washington, DC and Virginia. The distance education program – www.potomaconline.net – launched in March 2008. The college offers Bachelor of Science and Associate of Science degree programs as well as certificate programs. For more information, visit www.potomac.edu.