Strayer University Opens New Campus in Downtown Mobile

Mobile marks the university’s fifth campus in Alabama

MOBILE, Ala.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Strayer University hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to announce
the grand opening of its Mobile, AL campus. This marks the university’s
fifth campus in the state, providing programs that offer working adults
flexible and affordable higher education options. Summer classes begin
July 1.

Located at 3 Dauphin Street, the campus features Strayer’s innovative
learning model comprised of collaborative spaces for students to meet
with peers and faculty, while also having access to student support
resources.

“We’re honored to join the select group of colleges and universities
that call Mobile home,” said Dr. Michael Plater, President Emeritus of
Strayer University. “Our career development programs, including resume
building workshops and interview prep sessions, will ensure students in
Mobile are ready to succeed in the workforce.”

“The Mobile area offers some of the best workforce training programs,
and we’re excited that Strayer – with over 125 years of providing higher
education for working adult students – will be able to provide the local
community with more pathways to education and economic mobility,” Plater
said.

Strayer University offers associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees
through its in-person and online programs. Academic programs range from
business administration, criminal justice, education, information
technology, and public administration, among many others.

The Mobile campus opening follows the recent Montgomery, Ala., campus
opening in September 2018. Like the other locations in the state, the
Mobile campus will empower adult students through advanced skills
training and Student Service Coaches, preparing them for success beyond
the classroom.

Strayer
University
has more than 70 campuses nationwide and enrolls more
than 50,000 students.

About Strayer University: Founded in 1892, Strayer University is
an institution of higher learning for working adult students. It offers
undergraduate and graduate degree programs in business administration,
accounting, information technology, education, health services
administration, public administration, and criminal justice. Strayer
University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher
Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104 (267-284-5000, www.msche.org).
The Commission is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the
U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education
Accreditation. For more information, visit www.strayer.edu.

Contacts

Elaine Kincel
[email protected]
202-557-4920

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