Everglades University, formerly known as the American Flyers College, is an American private non-profit university based in Florida, United States. Everglades offers bachelor's and master's degree programs, both via online and on-campus. The main campus is located in Boca Raton, with additional branches located in other parts of Florida.HistoryEverglades University was originally called the American Flyers College when it was founded in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 1990. In 1998, Arthur and Belinda Keiser purchased American Flyers College then changed the name to Everglades College in 1999 after relocating to Fort Lauderdale. They were already the owners of the Keiser University.Everglades College was created in 2000 and was incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation in the State of Florida. Two years later, in 2002, the US Department of the Internal Revenue Service recognized Everglades College, Inc. as a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation and Everglades College, Inc. became independently operated by a Board of Trustees.In January 2003, the Florida Department of Education granted approval to open the Sarasota Branch Campus of Everglades University. In December 2003, Everglades College, Inc. officially changed its name to Everglades University. In April 2004, the main campus of Everglades University relocated to Boca Raton, Florida. Later that year, The State of Florida Department of Education granted approval to open the Orlando Branch Campus of Everglades University.
