![Business leader working at home](https://www.excelsior.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/GradProg-192x109.jpg)
Maria C. Sparks
Maria Sparks is the director of content and creative services at Excelsior College and serves as editor of Excelsior College Magazine. She brings experience in communications and publishing in higher education, not-for-profits, and business to her role. A graduate of Syracuse University with majors in magazine journalism and history, she earned a MS in Communications Management from Simmons College.Most Recent Articles by Maria C. Sparks
![Business leader working at home](https://www.excelsior.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/GradProg-192x109.jpg)
![Nurses looking at patient data](https://www.excelsior.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/LPNLVN-192x109.jpg)
New Degree Program Prepares LPNs and LVNs for Career Advancement
![Lopa Chakraborty](https://www.excelsior.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Lopa-192x109.jpg)
Lopa Chakraborty Navigates the Changing Role of HR
![“Keeping a Tradition Alive” by Len Tantillo](https://www.excelsior.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Tantillo-192x109.jpg)
Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present
LPN to BS in Nursing Program Gives Pathway to LPNs and LVNs Who Want Career Advancement
Excelsior College Ranked #1 and #3 by Online U as Best College Return on Investment
![](https://www.excelsior.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/HolisticSupport-192x109.jpg)
Students Access Holistic Support Through Confidential Services and Support Resources
![Open Book](https://www.excelsior.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/common-read-192x109.jpg)
Excelsior Begins a Common Read Program
![ed2go logo](https://www.excelsior.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ed2go-192x109.jpg)
Noncredit Offerings Fulfill Changing Workforce Needs
![](https://www.excelsior.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/GraduatesGlance-192x109.jpg)
2019–2020 graduates at a Glance
![](https://www.excelsior.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ExcelsiorConnects-192x109.jpg)
New Networking Hub Offers Ways for Alumni and Students to Connect
![Dorothy Jimenez](https://www.excelsior.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Jiminez-192x109.jpg)