Collegis Education in partnership with Rasmussen University honored for ‘Best Blog – Business Website’ at 2014 Webby Awards

Rasmussen University Blog Network selected among 12,000 entries as an official honoree

MINNEAPOLIS (May 5, 2014)–Collegis Education, a technology-based education services company, is proud to announce the Rasmussen University Blog Network has been selected as an Official Honoree in The 18^th Annual Webby Awards. Collegis Education developed and maintains the blog network, which won in the Blog–Business category, on behalf of Rasmussen University. The Official Honoree distinction is awarded to the top 20 percent of all work entered that exhibits remarkable achievement. This year, there were more than 12,000 entries from all 50 states and more than 60 countries.

“We could not be more proud to receive this honor in partnership with Rasmussen University,” said Josh Braaten, director of inbound marketing at Collegis Education. “Our work with Rasmussen has showed us the more focus and clarity we can bring to a student’s education plan, the more successful they will be. The Rasmussen University Blog Network empowers potential students to identify career paths right for them and helps students understand the education requirements to get them there so they can confidently enroll, graduate and earn the job that’s right for them.”

The Rasmussen University Blog Network consists of 11 different blogs featuring articles related to seven schools of study, career services and online learning. Blog articles consist of industry tips and insight that align with the degree programs offered at Rasmussen, as well as tools to help students be successful in every step of their educational or career path. There is also a main blog that highlights campus achievements and events, as well as a college life blog that shares articles about post-secondary experiences and knowledge.

Hailed as the “Internet’s highest honor” by The New York Times, The Webby Awards, presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS), is the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet.

“Honorees like Collegis Education are setting the standard for innovation and creativity on the Internet,” said David-Michel Davies, executive director of The Webby Awards. “It is an incredible achievement to be selected among the best from the 12,000 entries we received this year.”