NY. lona has grown from the 93 students it began with in 1940 to over 7.000 today. and its degree programs. now include 17 graduate degrees. four postmasters programs and numerous certificate programs. Ionas commitment to excellence in education should stand as an example for all institutions of higher education. lona was founded to serve the sons of the poor and the working class. Today. it is reaching out to new immigrants and older and parttime students. The colleges growth is not only academic. lona has expanded its commitment to career counseling. the arts. athletic programs and campus outreach activities which are essential to providing a wellrounded education for its student body. lona has expanded Its service for the community through new branches In Rockland and Putnam Counties. as well as In midtown Manhattan. This growth in size and diversity of programs has brought lona national attention and increased support for its valuestructured educational system.
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