Maria Kanellis returns to school with the help of AEW’s tuition reimbursement program

August 26, 2024 | By Administrator | Filed in: AEW, Wrestling.

Maria Kanellis returns to school with the help of AEW's tuition reimbursement program in todays Wrestling news

Maria Kanellis Bennett is ready to return to school.

The former Knockouts champion revealed on social media she will be pursuing a Masters in Business Administration at University of Illinois. Kanellis noted that AEW offers a tuition reimbursement program to help her fund her studies.

“Masters of Business Administration, here I come!!! During the pandemic, I started a graduate degree program but was not able to complete it due to life’s circumstances. I am excited to start this program because my sister and my boss are both alumni of UofI. Plus, @aew offers a tuition reimbursement! It’s going be hard, but it’s the time for the next chapter!!! Chieeeeeeeeeeef!! !”

Tony Khan, AEW’s president, graduated from the University of Illinois.

Kanellis is pursuing a degree for the second time with financial support from a wrestling organization. Kanellis received the WWE Talent Scholarship in 2013 and used it to earn a degree from Johnson & Wales University in Sports, Entertainment, and Event Management. She graduated in 2017.

ROH commentator Ian Riccaboni wrote about Kanellis’ announcement.

“Yes! You may not remember, but I saw you reading and studying when I first entered ROH. We discussed the importance of never stopping to learn. I took it to heart! I’m finishing my MBA *this Fall*! It’s tough, but it moves fast. We’re all very proud of you. You’ve got this! “You’re going kill it!”

Maria responded:

“That’s amazing!!! It’s contagious. It motivates me to see that others are on the same journey as me. We should definitely talk/scream/cry about the struggle/beauty at the next show!!! Congratulations!! !”

Maria has been experiencing some health issues in recent months. Last month, she revealed that she will have surgery in September for a mass on the adrenal gland.


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