Cleary University Announces
Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

(Flint, Michigan—August 20, 2009) Cleary University announced today that the University has established a $1200 scholarship for selected members of the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce. The scholarship will be available starting with the fall term. Read the article from The Flint Journal.

The scholarship will be awarded to five Regional Chamber business members, an employee of the member business or a relative of the employee of the member business. The scholarship may be applied for on an annual basis as long as scholarship criteria are met.

Cleary University offers programs in Flint at Mott Community College, and has several locations throughout southeast Michigan. “Cleary University has maintained a close relationship and partnership with Mott Community College, and has offered courses in the University Center for the past several years,” said Tom Sullivan, President of Cleary University. “Cleary University is delighted to extend that partnership to the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce to assist the Regional Chamber enhance the economic climate of the Genesee County area.”

Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce photo Tim Herman (right), CEO of the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce, Tom Sullivan (center), President of Cleary University, and Roy Coons (left), Dean of Enrollement at Cleary University announced August 20, 2009 that the university has established a $1,200 scholarship for selected members of the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Listen to excerpts from the press conference • Tim Herman, CEO of the Regional Chamber (0:48) • Tom Sullivan, President of Cleary University (0:20)

“The Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce is a strong advocate for higher education and continuous, lifelong learning,” said Tim Herman, Regional Chamber CEO. “We are very fortunate to receive such a generous opportunity from Cleary University and I am certain it will be applauded by the members that receive the tuition assistance.”

“Becoming a more proactive member with the Regional Chamber was the next logical step in building our Flint location,” said Sullivan. “I hope we can expand the scholarship program even more in the years ahead because building a stronger work force here is good for Cleary University and for the entire community.”

In addition to the scholarship opportunityCleary University is also pleased to announce that it will waive its normal admissions application fee for any Regional Chamber applicant.

“This is a great day for our members,” Herman stated. “In these times a scholarship based solely on membership in our organization is an outstanding benefit for our members.”

About Cleary University

Cleary University is an independent, not-for-profit, multi-campus, specialized business university committed to the betterment of society through the success of its alumni and their employers. Cleary University serves as a role model of responsible business practices and embraces quality management principles, innovation, and an attentive customer focus. Cleary University aspires to a better future for our institution and our alumni.

 Cleary offers a number of Bachelor of Business Administration degrees at its Flint location at the Mott Community College University Center, as well as Master of Business Administration degrees that can be completed entirely online. Additional programs are available at the main campuses in Howell and Ann Arbor. Cleary University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.