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10mo agoAON BETR BETRW SLM+1Better Home & Finance Holding Company Welcomes Barry Feierstein as Chief Operating OfficerBusiness WireBetter Home & Finance Holding Company (NASDAQ:BETR, BETRW)) ("Better" or the "Company") announced the appointment of Barry Feierstein as Better's Chief Operating Officer (COO). Mr. Feierstein will oversee Better's
5y agoAPOL APOApollo Global Management’s University of Phoenix Acquisition, Four Years LaterBloomberg
5y agoAPO CATM APOLApollo Group in $2.3 Billion Deal for ATM Firm Aided by PandemicBloombergA pair of investment firms agreed to shell out $2.3 billion for an ATM operator that’s benefiting from the wave of bank-branch closures during the pandemic.
9y agoAPOLInvestor Consortium Completes Acquisition of Apollo Education Group, Inc.Business WirePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apollo Education Group, Inc. today announced the completion of its acquisition by a consortium of investors including The Vistria Group, LLC and funds affiliated with Apollo Global Management, LLC. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Apollo Education Group shareholders will receive $10.00 per share in cash for both Class A and Class B shares. The closing of the trans ...
9y agoAPOLUniversity of Phoenix Announces New Master of Science in Nursing with a Concentration in Nursing Informatics (MSN/INF) ProgramBusiness WirePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix® College of Health Professions today announced the availability of its Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Informatics (MSN/INF). Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the program teaches students how to manage, evaluate and use data to inform decision-making that impacts patient outcomes and delivery of care.
9y agoAPOLUniversity of Phoenix College of Education Accepting Applications for Teacher Appreciation Scholarship ProgramBusiness WirePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix® College of Education today announced it is offering 20 full-tuition Master of Arts in Education scholarships through its Teacher Appreciation Scholarship Program to help current and prospective teachers realize their higher education goals. The scholarship is open to current and prospective educators working at a P-12 school or school district.
9y agoAPOLUniversity of Phoenix® School of Advanced Studies Announces Doctoral Journey ScholarshipBusiness WirePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix® School of Advanced Studies will award five full-tuition doctoral scholarships to applicants looking to reach their advanced education goals. The School’s doctoral degrees are focused in three areas: business, education and healthcare. Each scholarship will allow a prospective student the opportunity to earn a doctoral degree at University of Phoenix ...
9y agoAPOLUniversity of Phoenix Survey Finds That Employees May Lack the Resources to Keep Pace As Innovation Gains Traction in the WorkplaceBusiness WirePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix today released survey results on workplace innovation with findings from employees and hiring managers. While new technologies have increased competition on a global scale and serve as a catalyst to force companies to innovate to stay ahead, just one in 10 hiring managers say their employees excel at innovation. In addition, one-third of hiring manag ...
9y agoAPOLApollo Education Group, Inc. Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2017 ResultsBusiness WirePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apollo Education Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: APOL) (“Apollo” or the “Company”) today reported financial results for the three months ended November 30, 2016, with first quarter revenue of $484.5 million and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $0.04, or $0.14 excluding special items.
9y agoAPOLUniversity of Phoenix Showcases the Life of a Healthcare Professional, Parent and Caretaker in Pursuit of Higher Education and Career Success to Achieve His American DreamBusiness WirePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The New Year brings new opportunities for University of Phoenix to serve American working adults around the world who are determined to accomplish their higher education goals and pursue careers in their chosen field of interest. Today, the University celebrates its students and alumni by showcasing one alumnus in the University’s next brand campaign launching this week, ...
9y agoAPOLApollo Education Group Announces Timing of Fiscal 2017 First Quarter Earnings ReleaseBusiness WirePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apollo Education Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: APOL) announced today that it will report its fiscal 2017 first quarter results after market on Monday, January 9, 2017.
9y agoAPOLADDING MULTIMEDIA University of Phoenix Presents Three Scholarship Awards at the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley 27th Annual BallBusiness WirePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix recently presented full-tuition scholarships to three women during the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley 27th Annual Ball. The recipients were selected for demonstrating the desire to help improve their communities by advancing their education. This is the second year University of Phoenix has partnered with the Hispanic Foundation to award schol ...
9y agoAPOLUniversity of Phoenix® School of Advanced Studies Executive Dean Appointed to Jobs for Arizona’s Graduates Board of DirectorsBusiness WirePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix today announced the election of Hinrich Eylers, Ph.D., P.E., executive dean of the School of Advanced Studies, to the Jobs for Arizona’s Graduates (JAG) Board of Directors. JAG, an affiliate of Jobs for America’s Graduates, helps high school students stay in school and provides them with leadership and vocational skills necessary to be successful in ...
9y agoAPOLSIA and University of Phoenix Announce the Security Industry Association Scholarship ProgramBusiness WireSILVER SPRING, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Security Industry Association (SIA), the nonprofit association representing global security companies, and University of Phoenix today announced the Security Industry Association Scholarship Program. Through the SIA Scholarship Program, 10 full-tuition scholarships will be offered to full-time employees of SIA member companies to work toward an undergraduat ...
9y agoAPOLUniversity of Phoenix® College of Health Professions Academic Dean Dr. Holly Orozco Appointed as Vice President of Arizona Public Health Association Board of DirectorsBusiness WirePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix® College of Health Professions today announced the appointment of Academic Dean Holly Orozco, Dr. P.H., M.P.H., to the Arizona Public Health Association (AzPHA) board of directors. Dr. Orozco joins the board, made up of healthcare professionals, community advocates, educators and those interested in public health, as vice president to support and ful ...
9y agoAPOLUniversity of Phoenix Survey Shows Convenience Outweighs Cybersecurity Fears for Majority of AmericansBusiness WirePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix today announced results from its cybersecurity survey that found that 52 percent of U.S. adults are willing to overlook cybersecurity risks for the sake of convenience, which could negatively affect online shoppers as the close of this holiday season approaches. According to the survey, most respondents (60 percent) using unsecure, open Wi-Fi network ...
9y agoAPOLUniversity of Phoenix Receives Second Diversity Award from Minority Access, Inc.Business WirePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix today announced that it has received the Colleges and Universities Committed to Diversity Award from Minority Access, Inc. This is the second year University of Phoenix has received this award which recognizes the institution’s commitment to diversity and its efforts to increase higher education opportunities for minority scholars, promote diversity ...
9y agoAPOLUniversity of Phoenix Survey Finds That Education Matters When Americans Cast Their Ballots, Yet Only 16 Percent Would Consider Teaching as a ProfessionBusiness WirePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A recent University of Phoenix® College of Education survey conducted by Morning Consult revealed that 80 percent of respondents cited K-12 education funding as important in this year’s election1. This response indicates that education matters to voters, yet only 16 percent have actually considered teaching as a profession, even as the nation currently faces a teacher sho ...
9y agoAPOLUniversity of Phoenix and STEMconnector® Release ‘Big Data, Big Needs’ White Paper Revealing the Need for Data-Fluent Talent in the WorkforceBusiness WirePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix and co-author STEMconnector® today shared key findings from the “Big Data, Open Data: Inspiring Corporate & Civic Innovation” event held this spring in a white paper revealing a need for data-fluent talent, one of the definitive workforce issues of today1. The paper, Big Data, Big Needs: Meeting Societal Needs for Data Science and Cybersecurity Skill ...
10y agoAPOLUniversity of Phoenix® School of Advanced Studies Announces Recipients of First-Time Full-Tuition Doctoral ScholarshipsBusiness WirePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The U.S. has been experiencing a teacher shortage as the number of teachers retiring and the number of students entering the K-12 environment continues to rise.1 To help prepare educational leaders who can make positive changes in the classroom and the industry, the University of Phoenix® School of Advanced Studies is proud to announce it has awarded three educators with ...
10y agoAPOLUniversity of Phoenix Survey: Many U.S. K-12 Teachers Say Fewer Than 25 Percent of Parents Are Involved in the ClassroomBusiness WirePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Parental involvement in the classroom is a well-known strategy to boost student achievement1, but more than 6 in 10 (62 percent) K-12 teachers say fewer than a quarter of parents get involved in the classroom2, according to a recent University of Phoenix® College of Education survey conducted online by Harris Poll of 1,005 K-12 teachers nationwide.
10y agoAPOLApollo Education Group, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2016 ResultsBusiness WirePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apollo Education Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: APOL) (“Apollo” or the “Company”) today reported financial results for the three months and fiscal year ended August 31, 2016, with fourth quarter revenue of $492.5 million and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $0.20, or $0.21 excluding special items.
10y agoAPOLUniversity of Phoenix Congratulates Retired Command Sgt. Maj. John Ramirez for Receiving the Association of Latino Professionals For America 2016 Veteran of the Year AwardBusiness WirePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--No matter the time of year, it is important to recognize not only those who serve for the U.S. military, but those who serve past traditional expectations. University of Phoenix is proud to honor retired Command Sgt. Maj. John Ramirez, dean of operations for the School of Advanced Studies, for his Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) 2016 Veteran of the ...
10y agoAPOLApollo Education Group Announces Timing of Fiscal 2016 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Earnings ReleaseBusiness WirePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apollo Education Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: APOL) announced today that it will report its fiscal 2016 fourth quarter and year-end results after market on Thursday, October 20, 2016.
10y agoAPOLUniversity of Phoenix Changes the Way Companies Innovate with New RedFlint Center in Las VegasBusiness WireLAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix announced today the grand opening of its first-of-its-kind experience center in downtown Las Vegas. The RedFlint™ experience center provides an experiential, hands-on learning environment to help spark innovation in large, mid-sized and small companies across an array of industries. The experience center provides startups and established businesses ...
10y agoAPOLUniversity of Phoenix® Survey Shows That While Roles of Nurses and Administrative Staff Are Growing, Health Professionals Believe Quality of Care May Suffer without TrainingBusiness WirePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--While the majority of registered nurses (81 percent) and hospital administration staff (78 percent) identify that the future of healthcare is shifting an increased focus on patient care into their hands, these professionals (69 percent of RNs, 65 percent of staff) also identify that patients should be very concerned with the quality of care provided, according to a recent ...
10y agoAPOLUniversity of Phoenix Celebrates Appointment of Dennis Bonilla to the Arizona Los D-backs Ambassadors CouncilBusiness WirePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In keeping with his long-held commitment to fostering bonds with Hispanic communities in Arizona and throughout the country, Dennis Bonilla, executive dean of University of Phoenix’s College of Information Systems and Technology, has been named to the Arizona Los D-backs Ambassadors Council. Since its founding, the Ambassadors Council has served to develop strategies for ...
10y agoAPOLNew University of Phoenix Survey Reveals Majority of U.S. Adults Are Concerned Their Online Healthcare Records Are Vulnerable to HackersBusiness WirePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In observance of National Health Information Technology (NHIT) Week and to mark the important role health information technology plays in U.S. healthcare delivery, University of Phoenix® College of Health Professions School of Health Services Administration today announced survey findings outlining the comfort level of U.S. adults when sharing their health data. As Americ ...
10y agoAPOLThree Recipients Selected for Fifth Year of University of Phoenix Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States ScholarshipsBusiness WirePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix and The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) We Care for America Foundation, the charitable arm of EANGUS, have awarded full scholarships to two National Guard personnel and one family member. Scholarship recipients will have the opportunity to complete either a bachelor’s or master’s degree program at University o ...
10y agoAPOLUniversity of Phoenix National Guard Association of the United States Scholarship Recipients AnnouncedBusiness WirePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix and the National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) today announced the three National Guard officers who have been awarded full-tuition master’s degree scholarships to the University as part of the NGAUS Scholarship program. This is the fourth year University of Phoenix has offered the scholarship to eligible NGAUS members. The scholarsh ...
10y agoAPOLUniversity of Phoenix Survey Finds Majority of Americans Believe Professional Athletes Should Earn a College DegreeBusiness WirePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New data from University of Phoenix and Morning Consult shows that a majority (57 percent) of Americans believe professional athletes should earn a college degree.1 Because the National Football League (NFL) requires players to be out of high school for at least three years in order to be eligible for the NFL draft,2 collegiate athletes every year must make the choice bet ...
10y agoAPOLMost K-12 Teachers in America Would Not Give Themselves an “A” in Educational Technology SkillsBusiness WirePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technology continues to reshape the student experience and redefine the way education and learning are delivered in classrooms, but many teachers feel they are leaving opportunity on the table. More than half (55 percent) of K-12 teachers use educational technology in the classroom on a daily basis, with nine in ten saying they do so at least weekly. However, two in five ...
10y agoAPOLUniversity of Phoenix® College of Education Announces Teacher Appreciation Scholarship ProgramBusiness WirePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix® College of Education is helping current and aspiring teachers realize their dreams of higher education by offering 20 full-tuition graduate-level scholarships. The Teacher Appreciation Scholarship recipients will have the opportunity to complete master’s degrees in education from University of Phoenix. The scholarship is open to current K-12 teacher ...
10y agoAPOLUniversity of Phoenix Announces Managing Director of New RedFlint™ Experience Center in Las VegasBusiness WireLAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix® has appointed Shavonnah Tièra Collins Managing Director of its RedFlint™ experience center, which is expected to open in downtown Las Vegas in October 2016. Collins, an educator and entrepreneur who is highly engaged in the Las Vegas business community, will lead efforts to build engagement and spur innovation within the Las Vegas business, educat ...
10y agoAPOLK-12 Teachers in America Remain Reluctant to Integrate Social Media in the Classroom, Finds University of Phoenix Teacher SurveyBusiness WirePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The majority of Americans engage in social media in some way1, but the one place they may not be experiencing it is in K-12 schools. Nearly nine in ten (86 percent) K-12 teachers have not integrated social media into their classrooms and the majority (62 percent) indicate they do not plan to do so, according to a recent University of Phoenix® College of Education survey o ...
10y agoAPOLUniversity of Phoenix Celebrates Alumna and World Champion Gail MarquisBusiness WirePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As the world comes together this summer to watch sports history be made, University of Phoenix honors Gail Marquis, a World Champion basketball player. The University’s campaign serves to feature and acknowledge Marquis as a World Champion athlete, recognizing her lifelong accomplishments – on and off the court.
10y agoAPOLBoys & Girls Clubs of America and University of Phoenix Announce Most Inspirational Moms Scholarship RecipientsBusiness WirePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) and University of Phoenix have again come together to celebrate America’s most inspirational moms across the country. The hard work and commitment of three incredible mothers has been recognized by the two organizations with full-tuition scholarships towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree from University of Phoenix.
10y agoAPOLBest Western Hotels & Resorts and University of Phoenix Partner to Provide Education and Tuition Reductions for Hotel EmployeesBusiness WirePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Best Western® Hotels & Resorts and University of Phoenix® today announced a partnership that will provide customized hospitality education certificates and tuition reductions to both corporate employees and those employed by Best Western-branded hotels. University of Phoenix has been named a preferred education supplier for Best Western, and is designing customized hospit ...
10y agoAPOLHealth Means Business White Paper Now Available About the Latest in Healthy Work TrendsBusiness WirePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix® College of Health Professions today shared key findings from the Phoenix Health Means Business Forum the College hosted in May. Spearheaded by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the two-year Health Means Business campaign travels to communities across the nation to engage local businesses and key communit ...
10y agoAPOLUniversity of Phoenix® College of Education Launches Induction Program for School Districts to Support K-12 Educators in First Critical Years of TeachingBusiness WirePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With schools across the country facing teacher shortages1, attracting and retaining teacher talent is critical. However, nearly one-in-five K-12 public school educators leave the professions within five years2.
10y agoAPOLElearning! Media Group Honors University of Phoenix as Top 100 Learning Organization for 2016Business WirePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Elearning! Media Group last month released its seventh annual Learning! 100 Award winners, naming University of Phoenix one of the top 100 learning organizations from the public and private sectors for 2016 – specifically, in the top ten in the public sector and education category. University of Phoenix was recognized as a leader in innovation in acknowledgement of the fo ...
10y agoAPOLUniversity of Phoenix Celebrates Four Decades of Innovative Higher EducationBusiness WirePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This month will mark the 40th anniversary of University of Phoenix, one of the country’s most recognized and innovative universities. Four decades after visionary entrepreneur Dr. John Sperling founded University of Phoenix to serve students taking nontraditional paths, the University has graduated nearly one million working adults, helping them achieve their higher educa ...
10y agoAPOLApollo Education Group, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2016 ResultsBusiness WirePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apollo Education Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: APOL) (“Apollo” or the “Company”) today reported financial results for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2016, with third quarter revenue of $558.0 million and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $0.19, or $0.37 excluding special items.
10y agoAPOLFive Phoenix Children’s Hospital Employees Awarded Full-Tuition Scholarships from University of PhoenixBusiness WirePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As the region’s leading provider in inpatient, outpatient, trauma and emergency care for children, Phoenix Children’s Hospital recognizes the need for well-trained and well-educated staff. In an effort to support higher education options for today’s health care workforce, five Phoenix Children’s Hospital employees recently received full-tuition scholarships to pursue thei ...
10y agoAPOLApollo Education Group Announces Timing of Fiscal 2016 Third Quarter Earnings ReleaseBusiness WirePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apollo Education Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: APOL) announced today that it will report its fiscal 2016 third quarter results after market on Thursday, July 7, 2016.
10y agoAPOLApollo Education Group Named One of the Most Community-Minded Companies in the NationBusiness WirePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apollo Education Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: APOL), has been recognized as one of the nation’s most community-minded companies as part of the Civic 50, an initiative of Points of Light, the largest organization in the world dedicated to volunteer service. The award celebrates those who set the standard for corporate civic engagement and seek to best use their time, talent, and r ...
10y agoAPOLArizona Diamondbacks’ Paul Goldschmidt and University of Phoenix are “Teaming Up For Education” with Five Scholarships in 2016Business WirePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paul Goldschmidt, Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman, is once again partnering with University of Phoenix to offer five full-tuition scholarships to deserving individuals in Arizona in 2016. Goldschmidt is available to answer questions about the scholarship Tuesday, June 28, at 1:45 p.m. in the Press Interview Room at Chase Field.
10y agoAPOLUniversity of Phoenix Academic Leaders Appointed to Association of Latino Professionals for America Phoenix ChapterBusiness WirePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix today announced the appointment of two of its leaders to the Phoenix Chapter of the Association of Latino Professionals For America (ALPFA). John Ramirez, dean of Operations for the School of Advanced Studies, will serve as chairman of the Phoenix corporate advisory board, and Saray Lopez, assistant dean of Community Outreach and Inclusion, will act ...
10y agoAPOLCenter for Creative Leadership and Apollo Education Group Launch Program to Strengthen Frontline Managers’ SkillsBusiness WirePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Center for Creative Leadership and Apollo Education Group (NASDAQ: APOL) launched in late May 2016 an online training program, Frontline Leader Impact, designed to meet the leadership development needs of first-level managers.
10y agoAPOLWestern International University and National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors Announce Partnership for Next Generation Leadership ProgramBusiness WirePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western International University (West) and National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) have partnered to develop the Next Generation Leadership program to support leadership development within the wholesale distribution industry. Leveraging more than 70 years of combined experience in education and wholesale distribution, West and NAW have created Next Generati ...