December 2008 Press Releases

Valley Charities Receive $22K Thanks to Apollo Group Employee Donations
Apollo Group, Inc., employees chose three worthy charitable organizations to receive a total of $22,000 in donations during their recent holiday party on Dec. 12. Employees were given the opportunity to drop their vote into one of three containers designated for Valley charities, including the Arizona Humane Society, St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance and the Phoenix Public Library.
(December 23, 2008)

University of Phoenix St. Louis Locations Give Back This Holiday Season
In the hustle and bustle of this busy holiday season, University of Phoenix St. Louis locations took time to spread holiday joy to the St. Louis community this week.
(December 22, 2008)

University of Phoenix and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada Team up for Clothing Drive This Holiday Season
UOPX Northern Nevada is collecting new and gently used coats and clothing for the Northern Nevada Chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters.
(December 19, 2008)

Best Friends Receive Pioneer Award from University of Phoenix
In November, University of Phoenix Kansas City Campus held its first ever homecoming event for alumni. During the event, two best friends were recognized for their commitment to their education and for their community involvement. Janice Wallace and Robyn Reynolds were presented with the prestigious Pioneer Award.
(December 18, 2008)

University of Phoenix Kansas City Hosts Homecoming
For the first time in University of Phoenix's 32 year history the institution held an alumni homecoming event. Each campus throughout the nation designed its event around individual needs and unique situations. The Kansas City campus elected for a football theme held at the 810 Zone on the Plaza featuring the Phoenix Cardinals vs. the San Francisco 49ers for Monday Night Football.
(December 18, 2008)

Apollo Group, Inc. Awarded Top Honor from National American Red Cross
The American Red Cross presented Apollo Group, Inc., parent company of University of Phoenix with its national 2008 Circle of Humanitarian Award. The award recognizes the company’s generous support and commitment to the Red Cross’ overall mission to provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.
(December 15, 2008)

University of Phoenix donates 500 tickets to underprivileged children
As a way to show support to the community, University of Phoenix has donated 500 Stadium Shootout tickets to local children. The children will be able to attend the historic college basketball doubleheader which will be housed in the building bearing the school’s name.
(December 15, 2008)

University of Phoenix Greater Cincinnati and Dayton Employees Hit the Streets for Companywide Volunteer Effort
This holiday season, University of Phoenix employees are foregoing their annual party for a chance to give back to the community and participate in a companywide volunteer effort that helps various organizations in the Cincinnati and Dayton area.
(December 12, 2008)

University of Phoenix Local Campus to help facilitate Freedom Center Seminar for Graduating Police Academy Recruits
The University of Phoenix, Greater Cincinnati Campus is helping to facilitate a forum led by the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center for graduating police academy recruits on diversity sensitivity and leadership through service.
(December 12, 2008)

University of Phoenix Job Fair Offers Career Opportunities for West Michigan Residents
University of Phoenix West Michigan Campus hosts a career fair for candidates pursuing new career opportunities.
(December 11, 2008)

University of Phoenix Cincinnati Campus Partners with the National Black MBA of Cincinnati in Support of the African American Community

University of Phoenix Cincinnati campus and the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) of Cincinnati have formed a partnership to promote intellectual and economic wealth among African Americans.
(December 11, 2008)

Everybody Wins! To Pilot New Reading and Literacy Programs Designed to Reach Most Disadvantaged Children In Brooklyn Area
The nonprofit literacy and mentoring organization Everybody Wins! is introducing new reading and literacy programs designed to reach the most disadvantaged children in the Ocean Hill-Brownsville area of Brooklyn.
(December 9, 2008)

University of Phoenix--Houston Campus Men's Basketball Team Wins the Lone Star College Sports League Championship
In its inaugural season, the University of Phoenix – Houston campus men’s basketball team stunned the Lone Star College Sports League by recently taking home the championship title.
(December 5, 2008)

More Minority Students Earn Degrees From University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix today announced that more minority students earn degrees from University of Phoenix than from any other university in the nation, according to recently released data aggregated from Diverse Issues in Higher Education.
(December 4, 2008)

University of Phoenix Foundation Gift Will Help Underserved Students Fulfill College Dreams
University of Phoenix Foundation today announced it will award a $50,000 grant to the Hispanic College Fund to support the Hispanic Youth Symposium, a nationwide college access program that inspires and leads Hispanic high school students to pursue a college education and professional career in business, science, technology, engineering, and math.
(December 4, 2008)