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Partnering with the Westchester Business Community
“Today, 100% of our students receive experiential learning opportunities as part of our curricular design. This includes internships relevant to their studies, as well as diverse practicums and service-learning projects in partnership with our local business community. It’s so important for
us to be engaged in the community beyond our 100-acre campus,” he says. “That is one of the reasons I appreciated being invited to join the board of the Business Council
of Westchester.”
The college has hosted several events for The BCW, including a recent forum on Artificial Intelligence (AI), featuring experts from Regeneron and IBM whose companies are pioneering uses of the technology, as part of the Council’s current focus on AI. "We had 120 business leaders join us on campus to listen and learn from national and regional experts. It was extremely useful to members, and I was proud the college could convene our leaders in the County. We look forward to further partnership with the BCW and our local business community. They have an impressive board, and a remarkable leader in Marsha Gordon.”
Ideally Situated for Success
According to Dr. Sánchez, Westchester offers the Manhattanville community a unique setting. “There are
so many selling points,” he says. “As an outsider coming in, we enjoy the best of all worlds. The best city in the world
is just minutes away, beaches are 10 minutes away and mountains are 45 minutes away. Above all, we have a robust network of business partners across various industries, providing ample opportunities for our students to immerse themselves and excel.”
Opposite, Inset: Frank D. Sánchez, Ph.D
Opposite Bottom: Manhattanville has added programs in nursing and the health sciences, to meet evolving workforce needs.
Above: The College serves nearly 1,400 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate students from more than 44 countries.
Outstanding Higher Education Options
The College of Westchester is a private, for-profit college in White Plains, New York. It offers bachelor’s and associate degrees along with certificate options in business, accounting, allied health, digital media and technology.
Fordham University is a top-ranked Catholic university, offering exceptional education in the Jesuit tradition to approximately 15,000 students across nine schools.
Iona University offers the best of both worlds: campuses that provide a comfortable, intimate learning environment, and with New York City less than half an hour away, students enjoy unlimited options for career development and internship opportunities.
Mercy University is the largest private, Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in the region and became the first private four-year institution in the country to earn the prestigious Seal of Excelencia from Excelencia in Education, recognizing its intentional and successful advancement of Latino student prospects.
Monroe College is a private, proprietary institution founded 90 years ago by members of the Jerome family. Monroe educates 8,000 students each year, offering certificate, associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs,
Pace University has a diverse student body of more than 13,000 representing 49 states and 120 countries. With multiple campuses, the school offers programs rooted in strong academics and real-world experience.
SUNY Purchase is located in the center of 500 acres of open fields and sprawling forests, about 30 miles north
of New York City. It combines rigorous coursework in
the liberal arts and sciences with world-class conservatory programs in the visual and performing arts.
Westchester Community College is the County’s largest educational institution, serving over 21,000 full- and part- time students. Continuing education students bring the total number served to more than 31,000 annually.
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