In 1993, Dr. Harold Abel, an experienced leader in higher education and former president of three universities, joined Shank to found The Graduate School of America, now called Capella University.

Either teaching a college course online or deciding to go online to pursue your studies, online educational instituitions have enabled thousands across the globe to gain employment or education.

Capella is one such online University that has been witnessing stupendous growth since founded in 1993.

Now that the Capella is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, more than 16000 students from 63 countries have joined the University.

The University offers graduate degree programs in business, information technology, education, human services, and psychology, and bachelor’s degree programs in business and information technology.