[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 4 (Monday, January 8, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E11]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING KEISER UNIVERSITY ON ITS 40TH ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 8, 2018

  Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Keiser University on 
celebrating its 40th anniversary. In doing so, I am pleased to be 
joined by colleagues of mine in the Florida Congressional delegation on 
introducing a resolution to mark this important milestone.
  Keiser University was the vision of Dr. Arthur Keiser and his mother, 
Ms. Evelyn Keiser. In 1977, they set out to create a university 
designed to better serve adult learners seeking a career-focused 
education. Today, Keiser University proudly offers over 100 degree 
granting programs, and was recently ranked as the second best Florida 
College by the prestigious U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges 
2017, rankings in the South region.
  Over the past 40 years, Keiser University has been a shining example 
of what one can achieve through hard work and dedication. It has grown 
to become the third largest not-for-profit university in Florida, and 
boasts more than 66,000 alumni. The University has even stretched 
beyond the borders of the United States, establishing campuses abroad 
in Nicaragua, Moldova, and China.
  Since coming to the U.S. Congress, I have watched Keiser University 
grow and expand its reach. Today, it has an annual economic impact of 
approximately $3 billion in Florida, and benefits our residents with 
over 30,000 direct and indirect jobs each year.
  Keiser University's philosophy of putting students first is to be 
commended. They have proven themselves to be a home for quality higher 
education, and a source of great pride to the people of Florida. I am 
truly honored to represent Keiser University in my Congressional 
district.
  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize Keiser University on its 40th 
anniversary with colleagues of mine in the Florida delegation. I wish 
Dr. Arthur Keiser, his mother Ms. Evelyn Keiser, Ms. Belinda Keiser, 
and the Board of Trustees many more years of continued success.

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