The Legion de Lafayette of the National Guard Association of the United States Honors Capella University as the First Educational Institution to Become a Member

Approximately 13 percent of the online university’s students are affiliated with the military

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Legion de Lafayette, which supports the National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS), will recognize Capella University (www.capella.edu), an accredited online university* that has built its reputation by providing high quality online degree programs for working adults, as the first educational institution to become a member at a ceremony in Washington D.C. on Saturday, March 12, at the National Guard Memorial Building. Capella has also been recognized as a Yellow Ribbon institution for its support of the military and has been named a Top Military-Friendly Colleges and Universities Honoree by Military Advanced Education magazine for the fourth consecutive year. Approximately 13 percent of Capella’s students are affiliated with the military. In total, more than 39,000 students were pursuing an online degree at Capella as of Dec. 31, 2010, with 31 percent enrolled in Capella’s doctoral degree programs, and 47 percent enrolled in Capella’s master’s degree programs.

“Capella has long been committed to being a leader in providing a military friendly educational experience. Our membership with the Legion de Lafayette demonstrates that Capella cares about our National Guard members, and we are supportive of helping share the National Guard Story”

“We are humbled to receive such a generous donation that will go a long way in our efforts to tell the National Guard story to the American public,” said Maj. Gen. Frank Vavala, the NGAUS and NGEF chairman of the board.

The Legion de Lafayette designates major contributors to the Historical Society of the Militia and National Guard. The Legion de Lafayette is named to commemorate the long-standing historic relationship between the distinguished French soldier, the Marquis de Lafayette, and the American Minuteman with whom he was associated during the Revolutionary War.

“Capella has long been committed to being a leader in providing a military friendly educational experience. Our membership with the Legion de Lafayette demonstrates that Capella cares about our National Guard members, and we are supportive of helping share the National Guard Story,” said Randy Plunkett, Capella’s national manager, government education.

About Capella University
Capella University (www.capella.edu) is an accredited online university* that has built its reputation by providing quality online degree programs for working adults. Nearly 80 percent of Capella students are currently enrolled in master's, specialist, or doctoral degree programs in business, counseling, education, health administration, human resource management, human services, information technology, nonprofit management and leadership, nursing, psychology, public administration, public health, public safety, and social work. Capella also offers bachelor's degree programs in business, information technology, nursing, psychology, public administration, and public safety. Within those areas, Capella currently offers 136 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 17 certificate programs. More than 39,000 learners were enrolled as of Dec. 31, 2010, from all 50 states and 59 other countries. Capella is committed to providing high-caliber academic excellence and pursuing balanced business growth. Founded in 1993, Capella University is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capella Education Company, headquartered in Minneapolis. For more information, please visit http://www.capella.edu or call 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552).

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* Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), www.ncahlc.org.
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