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Saint Leo University hits 10,000 followers on Twitter

St. Leo, Florida - November 3, 2009 - One year of tweets later, Saint Leo University's Twitter account at http://www.twitter.com/saintleouniv account has reached a milestone exceeding 10,000 individual followers. Saint Leo University's Tweets allow followers to keep up-to-date on new and existing university programs like online learning options, campus events, online student resources, and the always popular Picture of the Day.

Saint Leo University actively participates in the social networks most popular with the student body like Twitter, Facebook, and MySpace. This is one of many ways Saint Leo University interacts with students. Social media sites not only give Saint Leo University an online presence, but a method of communication between main campus, regional education centers and teaching locations, and its online student body.

Saint Leo's 'Follow Friday' recognizes all the Twitter followers interested in recent news and events at Saint Leo University.

About Saint Leo University

Chartered in 1889, in St. Leo, Fla., Saint Leo University is one of the largest Catholic universities in the United States. Students enrolled at Saint Leo choose from a broad selection of academic programs and degrees, including Bachelor's, Master's, pre-professional and accelerated-learning programs.

Saint Leo University is a leading provider of higher education programs to military and online students. In addition to Saint Leo's main campus in Florida, Saint Leo University has 15 regional centers in Florida, California, George, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia. Saint Leo University also has the Center for Online Learning. For more information, visit www.saintleo.com.