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General Colin Powell delivered Capella keynote on leadership and service.

Former United States Secretary of State General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) gave the keynote address at our PhD colloquium in Arlington, Virginia on October 24, 2009 as part of our Distinguished Speaker Series. After the event, the Leadership in Public Service Web site will feature video highlights from Powell's inspiring message.

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We support active duty service members and veterans while they pursue their education.

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Exclusive benefits and expert resources

• Tuition discounts of up to 15%
• Credit for military training
• Post-9/11 GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon program
• Dedicated military support services team
• Flexible military leave policy
• Affiliations with key military organizations
• Credit for DAU courses - Download the DAU transfer guide

Help for servicemembers returning from combat

Capella has developed a web site and forum to capture ideas and suggestions for helping servicemembers returning from combat. Share your own ideas and read the thoughts of other contributors.

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For the second consecutive year, Military Advanced Education magazine has given Capella its Top Military-Friendly Colleges and Universities award. This year, Capella also received the Gold Standard designation as one of the top 20 schools named to its list.

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"I was reluctant at first, but now I love it. I actually use everything I've learned in the MBA program in my work as a Marine." Corporal Wesam Mahmoud U.S. Marine Corps

Capella University is affiliated with:

GoArmyEd DANTES SOC Army National Guard Education Support Center

SOCCOAST Joint Forces Staff College American Council on Education DAU Army Management Staff College