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Dean Curley takes education personally
Finding a career for life is uncommon these days. More elusive are the people ...
President of Operation Troop Appreciation tailored University of Phoenix coursework to her career
Call it precision timing. For Monica Orluk, designing her University of Phoenix ...
For new family nurse practitioners, white coat ceremony marks a new chapter in their lives
One by one, graduates walked up to the stage, each accompanied by a family ...
Nursing simulation labs teach real-world skills
Patients are lying in hospital beds. One is about to give birth; another is ...
5 programs that prepare you for exams
Given today’s sluggish economy, a lot of students are focused on improving ...
Paralyzed teen inspires University campus
Paralyzed teen hockey player Jack Jablonski's resolve to walk again is an ...
MBA grad from war-torn Angola succeeds online
University of Phoenix students typically work in offices by day and study via ...
University grants $10,000 for dolphin research
Dolphins and sea lions are known for their intelligence, but are they smart ...
New associate degree concentration prepares University students to be web administrators
In an effort to give students the tools they need to become certified web ...
At University of Phoenix, those who can, teach
Becoming a faculty member at University of Phoenix is tough. Not only must ...
University of Phoenix helps veterans transition into civilian life
Ever wonder what happens when veterans trade their military fatigues for a ...
Army is family for new AUSA chapter president
With her own family more than 2,000 miles away in Chicago, Sarah Oury — the new ...
Boy Wonder: Resident prodigy at University of Phoenix is also a doctoral student
When Chris Crowe was 12 years old, his parents made a decision that would have a ...
Dean James Ness offers a world of law enforcement experience to criminal justice students
For James Ness, PhD, dean of the University of Phoenix College of Criminal ...
University of Phoenix partners with FBINAA to help its graduates earn degrees
The University of Phoenix College of Criminal Justice and Security has teamed ...
Navigating the digital halls of the library
The University Library, launched in 1995, is an expansive resource for students, ...
University of Phoenix partners with national parks
With close to 400 park areas spanning 84 million acres of land in the U.S., our ...
5 inspirational alumni success stories
Have you ever felt as if the challenges of working and attending school ...
University of Phoenix alumni mentoring offers career guidance for the real world
Sometimes you can’t have too much of a good thing. Just ask Adrienne Marcus, ...
University of Phoenix named Military-Friendly School for fourth consecutive year
University of Phoenix continues to be a top education destination for military ...
New dean champions the humanities
For Robert Ridel, PhD, the new dean of the College of Humanities at University ...
The secret to success in business? Employee input, according to Royal Caribbean’s Bill Martin
Executives should always make time to listen to their employees’ work ideas, ...
University of Phoenix alumnus runs for Ariz. office
There’s a fresh face in Arizona politics these days: University of Phoenix ...
Student turns class project into a community playground for underprivileged kids
Norma Ortiz takes her college courses at University of Phoenix seriously. So ...
University of Phoenix alumna heads to international track and field games
Most people have big dreams, but few people have the chance to turn their ...
University partners with Cisco for new certificate programs
This spring, the University of Phoenix College of Information Systems and ...
7 ways to have a successful graduation day
With all the excitement of heading to Glendale, Ariz., for the big University ...
University of Phoenix student Betty Ireigbe publishes autobiography
As a child, Betty Ireigbe walked more than 20 miles a day to fetch water, ...
National Teacher of the Year is celebrated at the White House
Rebecca Mieliwocki, a seventh-grade English teacher from Burbank, Calif., has ...
Power tool: A new system analyzes online chatter
Wouldn’t it be cool if you could instantly find out what TV viewers thought of ...
Phoenix graduate takes his hometown’s helm
University of Phoenix graduate Matthew Spencer was contemplating how to enter ...
New Sperling Center opens with a
ribbon-cutting ceremony
University of Phoenix celebrated the grand opening of its high-tech John ...
Tech guru sees bright future for online education
Sitting on the runway on September 11, 2001, Kathleen Ives decided to pursue ...
Sperling Center, the campus of the future, opens
University of Phoenix president Bill Pepicello says that when he goes to work ...
Read.Play.Win! literacy program aims to improve reading skills
Reading levels among students nationwide are faltering: 34 percent of fourth ...
Leadership lessons: Embrace change, says Cincinnati police chief
Early on, Cincinnati police chief and University of Phoenix alumnus James Craig ...
Freezin’ for a reason at the 2012 Polar Plunge
“The water started to sting my feet, and I thought to myself, This might be as ...
Pregnant mother battles breast cancer and graduates
Breast cancer: Those two simple words her obstetrician delivered in April 2010 ...
America’s Most Inspirational Moms win scholarships
Motherhood is a tough job under any circumstances. But the three moms who ...
What teacher inspired you most?
“Dear Mr. Bloom: Thank you for passing me.” University of Phoenix provost Alan ...
Shaq’s mama said: Nursing scholarship program is a family affair
Odessa Chambliss was a "humble, loving and generous person," says her daughter, ...
President Obama recognizes alumnus Leon Dixon for his community service
Inner-city Detroit native Leon Dixon is a man of action. When he decided to ...
University of Phoenix brings notable leaders to speakers’ series
Thursday, April 26, 5–9 pm CDT Register now »...
New program asks employees to reduce their carbon footprint
When Seth Mones — vice president of Apollo's sustainability programs — got ...
Introducing Workforce Solutions: Training future corporate leaders
Imagine you're a CEO. You're standing in an elevator when somebody turns to you ...
Coffee talk: Introducing the CLO Breakfast Club
In the 1985 classic "The Breakfast Club," five teens spend a Saturday in ...
Dean of Nursing, a transplant survivor, rallies for liver-disease awareness
Pam Fuller, dean of the University of Phoenix College of Nursing, knows she ...
Olympic runner Julius Achon strives to help Uganda
The world is full of inspirational people, but few match the character and ...
School of Business grad launches successful fitness boot camp
Six years ago Erika Billingslea was a 24-year-old business management graduate ...
University of Phoenix student Ernest Harris turns class project into job
Lots of people sit around and dream of career possibilities. But Ernest Harris ...
The secret to her success
Kathy Gamboa discusses why she was named as one of the most powerful women in ...
College of Nursing graduate named “Notable Nurse” by Nurse.com
An accomplished nurse throughout her long career, Sally Grimm, RN, MSN, CEN has ...
Down to Earth: Young people choose family farming
With two young children and a 430-acre dairy farm in Minnesota, Tara and Nick ...
The year of giving back
In 2011, University of Phoenix and its parent company donated more than $20 ...
Man’s search for missing moon rocks
“My students have found 78 moon rocks,” boasts Joseph Gutheinz Jr., faculty ...
70-year-old Roberta Torres graduates from University of Phoenix
Few good things in life come easy, and nobody knows this better than Roberta ...
University of Phoenix honors Champions of Education
It’s that time of year again, when Hollywood rolls out the red carpet to ...
Top teacher inspires students to make a lasting impact
Indiana school teacher Byron Ernest looked out the sixth-floor window of the ...
Arizona’s Teacher of the Year hopes to improve the perception of public school teachers
Arizona’s new Teacher of the Year Kristie Martorelli wants teachers across the ...
Second chance: Thomas Lee finds a new career in the classroom
Learning that your longtime employer is closing up shop and moving out of state ...
STARS grant recipient Todd Stengel finds creative ways to use funds
University of Phoenix College of Education graduate and STARS grant recipient ...
Education grant helps teachers bring lessons to life
For middle school science teacher Thomas Lee, receiving a STARS grant from ...
From hairdresser to teacher: Sara Mendoza proves it’s never too late to follow your dream
Bay Area elementary school teacher and STARS grant recipient Sara Mendoza has ...
Hello, (campus of the) Future!
Going to class at the University of Phoenix Washington DC Campus means walking ...
Apollo Group jumps ahead in Newsweek’s Sustainability Rankings
It’s not easy being green, but Apollo Group (parent company of University of ...
Your silent partners: Meet some of the people behind the scenes at University of Phoenix
Sure, you know your Graduation Team and faculty members are there if you have ...
Cleantech Open and University of Phoenix join forces to help green entrepreneurs
When University of Phoenix decided to take their commitment to the environment ...
Elena Asher built her career on flexible skills — and now she’s teaching others to do the same
Elena Asher defies natural disasters, embraces outsourcing and thrives on ...
University of Phoenix MBA grad makes a big impact in hospice care
You may not think of nursing and business administration as related career ...
Does Jamie Naughton have the coolest job in America?
When anyone lists companies with amazing corporate cultures, Zappos is often at ...
Meet Carrie Buck
Many American schools are in crisis, plagued with budget constraints and limited ...
Meet Cherie Wood: South Salt Lake City mayor
In 2008, Bob Gray, the then-mayor of South Salt Lake City, Utah, sat down with ...
Meet Dr. Kimberly Horton
Few people can rival the ongoing accomplishments of Dr. Kimberly Horton: Chief ...
Meet the winner of the Great American Teach-Off
Terry Dougherty’s life changed dramatically this month when she walked into an ...
Feeding the faces of hunger
Ask Dr. Gabriel Mayer what he sees in the faces of the hungry and he has more ...
How to juggle family, career and your passion
Having it all doesn’t mean you need to be a circus performer....
Graffiti highlights social dangers of playgrounds
Erin Carr-Jordan, a developmental psychologist and University of Phoenix ...
Heave-ho: University team pulls plane to benefit Special Olympics
What’s it like to pull a 164,000-pound airplane? Just ask Janet Jackson, a ...
From the courtroom to Afghanistan, retired judge takes calculated risks
Some people lead simple, quiet lives where they stick to one career and then ...
University of Phoenix instructor crusading for cleaner playgrounds
Dr. Erin Carr-Jordan, a mother of four and University of Phoenix instructor in ...
From the classroom to the big screen
The African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child,” couldn’t be truer ...
The Great American Teach-Off
American teachers run the gamut — strict, relaxed, fun, demanding, innovative ...
Remembering the day we will never forget
In the early morning of Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, Lt. Col. Garland Williams made ...
University of Phoenix among Military Times EDGE Top 50
University of Phoenix has earned a spot among the most popular schools for ...
A true inspiration: Student continues education despite brain cancer
Life has never been the same for the upbeat, friendly, athletic Ronald Monis, ...
Military spouses strive for balance while they finish their degrees
Being a military spouse is a challenge under any circumstances, but those ...
Balancing schoolwork with military responsibilities
With the U.S. fighting multiple wars on multiple fronts as well as broad ...
University of Phoenix faculty and students rally in Japan
Brent Duncan’s sense of adventure has been put to the test this past month, ...
Courage to change his life leads Arizonan to teaching
Standing on a baseball field in Las Vegas, Andy Townsend knew he needed to ...
University of Phoenix receives Showcase in Excellence Award
By nature, innovation is continuous. It moves forward, always looking toward the ...
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