Stratford University has announced the appointment of Alycia Johnson as the Campus Director of the Alexandria campus. Johnson, who is currently a Doctoral candidate at George Washington University, will serve as the chief administrative officer and have full responsibility for all human, financial, physical, and academic resources at Stratford’s Alexandria campus.

Johnson most recently served as the Director of Enrollment Management and Director of Admissions and Recruitment at American University. She also held several other higher education positions with Trinity Washington University, 2U, Inc. and University of Phoenix as well as stints with EMC Corporation and Massachusetts Technology Collaborative. Johnson earned her Masters of Arts at University of Miami as well as a Bachelors of Arts from Northeastern University.

“We are very excited to have Alycia join us here at Stratford University,” said Mary Ann Shurtz, Executive Vice President of Stratford. “Her higher education management experience and strong leadership skills will be a tremendous asset to our Alexandria campus. We look forward to working together as Stratford continues to grow.”

About Stratford University

Celebrating its 40th year, Stratford University, a For Benefit University, is a private educational institution dedicated to preparing students for the challenges of a rewarding career. Alumni pursue professions in high-demand fields like computer science, information technology, hospitality, culinary arts, business administration, health sciences, and nursing. With convenient locations in Alexandria, Falls Church, Woodbridge, Richmond, Newport News, and Virginia Beach, Virginia; Baltimore, Maryland; and New Delhi, India, Stratford University is the ideal place to fulfill academic and professional goals. Stratford University offers Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral Degrees, as well as many non-credit workshops and courses.

Stratford University has been named to the Military Times’ list of Best for Vets: Colleges 2016. Stratford ranks 46^thnationally based on a survey that assesses veteran and military student services and rates of academic achievement.

For more information, go to www.stratford.edu.