Pinchot University
Pinchot University was a private graduate university in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 2002, Pinchot University was the first school to offer an MBA in Sustainable Business. In August 2016, Pinchot University was acquired by Presidio Graduate School.
| Type | Private nonprofit educational |
|---|---|
| Established | 2002 |
| President | Suzanne Farver |
Administrative staff | 15 |
| Postgraduates | 500+ |
| Location | , , United States 47°37′41″N 122°31′07″W / 47.628105°N 122.518749°W |
| Website | www.presidio.edu |
History edit
Pinchot University was founded in 2002 by Gifford Pinchot III, Libba Pinchot, Sherman Severin and Jill Bamburg as Bainbridge Graduate Institute (BGI). In November 2002, BGI was authorized by the State of Washington's Higher Education Coordinating Board to offer the MBA in Sustainable Business. In August 2009, BGI was awarded a grant of accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). In August 2016, Pinchot University was acquired by Presidio Graduate School.[1]
References edit
- ^ "Presidio Graduate School Announces Strategic Acquisition of Pinchot University". www.csrwire.com (Press release). Retrieved 2016-09-21.