Kenosha-Area Colleges Offer Drive-Thru College Fair

Herzing, Carthage, Wisconsin-Parkside and Gateway to offer information at Herzing’s downtown campus

KENOSHA, Wis. (April 22, 2021) – In partnership with Herzing University, Carthage College, Gateway Technical College and University of Wisconsin-Parkside, high school students, adult learners and parents are invited to the first-ever Kenosha Drive-Thru College Fair. The event will take place at Herzing University’s new downtown Kenosha campus on May 15.

Tents will be set up at the Herzing-Kenosha campus at 5800 Seventh Avenue, Kenosha for the college fair. Interactions will be safe and socially distant as participants drive their cars through the parking lot to visit with and get information from each college. Prospective students will be eligible to win a free raffle bag from one of the schools.

“Anyone who is thinking about college is encouraged to attend and learn more about our local schools and their programs and campus,” said Herzing Regional Campus President Dr. Jeff Hill. “We’re very excited to collaborate with our local higher education partners and provide our community with this unique opportunity to help prospective students get all of this information in one place.”

The college fair will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 15. For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kenosha-drive-thru-college-fair-tickets-150646155707.

About Herzing University

Herzing University is an accredited, private nonprofit institution with ten campuses across seven states, a continuing education division and an online division. Founded in Milwaukee in 1965, more than 40,000 students have graduated from the University’s career-focused and flexible master’s, bachelor’s, and associate degree, diploma and continuing education programs. Fields of study span nursing, healthcare, technology, business and public safety. From 2013 through 2021, U.S. News & World Report has continually recognized Herzing University as having some of the best online programs nationally. Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. More information about Herzing University is available atwww.herzing.edu.

About Carthage College

Carthage College is delivering trend-bucking growth by raising expectations for a private college experience. It blends the best liberal arts traditions with desirable degree programs, transformative learning opportunities, personal attention from distinguished faculty, and a focus on career development, which makes its graduates competitive in the workforce. Founded in 1847, Carthage is located on an idyllic shore of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in the thriving corridor between Milwaukee and Chicago. Grow with Carthage: www.carthage.edu 

About Gateway Technical College

Gateway Technical College collaborates with communities in Kenosha, Racine and Walworth counties to ensure economic growth and viability by providing education, training, leadership and technological resources to meet the changing needs of students, employers and communities.

About University of Wisconsin-Parkside

UW-Parkside is one of 13 four-year campuses in the University of Wisconsin System. Located in Somers, Wisconsin, between Racine and Kenosha on 700 acres with natural prairies and woodlands. 4,300 students.