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New Rochelle, NY, August 6, 2003 - Iona College has opened its Rockland Campus at the Blue Hill Plaza in Pearl River. Leading the move is newly hired Director of Iona College at Blue Hill Frances Reinstein. The new campus location features Iona's internationally accredited MBA program and numerous graduate degree programs in the School of Arts and Science. Iona College at Blue Hill will also launch an offering of undergraduate courses during semesters and special sessions, and pursue partnering with Rockland businesses and non-profits for training seminars and conferences.

Previously, Reinstein was a vice president at Fleet Bank, Emerging Growth Markets, Women Entreprenuer's Connection. "Fran joins Iona with a wealth of experience and a well-developed network of contacts in the Rockland County business and education communities. She has already begun meeting with corporate tenants at Blue Hill and numerous organizations throughout the County to discuss ways Iona may better serve their needs. I am extremely optimistic about her appointment," said Warren Rosenberg, PhD, acting president of Iona College.

Reinstein has a Bachelor of Arts degree in social science and psychology from Hunter College.

Strategically positioned between the Tappan Zee and George Washington bridges, Iona College at Blue Hill includes nine classrooms with projection systems, two computer labs housing 20 machines in each, a library, a lounge, conference rooms and administrative offices. For more information call (845) 680-1350 or visit www.iona.edu/bluehill.

Celebrating 200 years of Christian Brothers Education, Iona College is a private, co-educational institution of learning in the tradition of American Catholic higher education. Iona offers undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science, and business administration, as well as master of arts, master of science and master of business administration degrees and numerous post-graduate certificate programs.

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For questions or more information please contact:
Meghan Finn
Public Relations Office
Iona College, 715 North Avenue, New Rochelle, N.Y. 10801
tel: 914 633-2005 fax: 914 637-2711

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