January 12, 2026 – New York-based Excelsior University, which recently opened its first standalone campus in St. Petersburg, has launched a Bachelor of Science in Nursing prelicensure program. Officials designed the hybrid, accelerated learning experience to be completed in three years or less. Students can learn more about and apply to the program at two open house events Feb. 3-4 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 9400 4th St. N., Suite 100.