July 2009 Press Releases

University of Phoenix and University Medical Center Help Newborns in Need
On Thursday, July 30, 2009, staff members from the University of Phoenix El Paso campus delivered over 4,300 new baby items to University Medical Center that were collected as a result of the University's Open Your Hearts to Newborns in Need campaign held during the month of April. The much needed items will directly benefit the thousands of at-risk babies born to El Paso families each year. This inaugural year of the effort was sponsored by the University of Phoenix and will benefit the at-risk newborns and families served by University Medical Center.
(July 30, 2009)

University of Phoenix Springfield Campus to Sponsor Rolling into Education on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, 12 noon-3 p.m. at Incredible Pizza Company
University of Phoenix will host Rolling into Education—a free family event featuring a car show and safety fair (complete with school bus and ambulance), school supply and clothing drive for children in need, and musical entertainment—at Incredible Pizza, 2850 S. Campbell Ave., Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009 12-3 p.m.
(July 28, 2009)

University of Phoenix Named ‘Best Places to Work’
University of Phoenix – Houston campus, a leader in higher education that offers associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs to working students, was recently selected as one of the top Best Places to Work for 2009 by the Houston Business Journal. This is the first year the University has been recognized for its positive working environment, as well as the first year the Houston campus competed among hundreds of local businesses for the honor.
(July 21, 2009)

University of Phoenix – Las Vegas Lends Hand to Teachers
University of Phoenix – Las Vegas has launched an effort to drive attention to alleviating the local challenges faced in education.
(July 17, 2009)

University of Phoenix Hosts Founder of National Hug Your Kids Today for Campus Discussion
UOPX Northern Nevada presents guest speaker, Michelle Nichols with a discussion centered around, “Work vs. Family: What’s New, Why it Matters to Everyone, and Solutions for Today’s Business Environment.”
(July 17, 2009)

University of Phoenix Kansas City Hosts Legislative Roundtable
On Friday July 17, University of Phoenix Kansas City is hosting a legislative roundtable for select Kansas City-area legislators. Also included in the roundtable will be Bill Shoehigh, registered lobbyist for University of Phoenix, Jeannine Lake, Campus Director for University of Phoenix Kansas City, and Ron Heim, Director of Academic Affairs for University of Phoenix Kansas City.
(July 15, 2009)

University of Phoenix – Austin Campus Welcomes New Associate Campus Director
University of Phoenix recently announced the promotion of Michael Cullup to associate campus director for the Austin market, which includes a campus location in Austin and new learning centers in Killeen and South Austin. As the campus leader, Cullup manages the more than 100 faculty and staff members and oversees all academic, enrollment, finance, corporate development, and marketing for all three of the University's learning center and campus locations.
(July 14, 2009)

University of Phoenix Provides Debt-Free Education to Veterans Through Voluntary Participation in Yellow Ribbon Program
University of Phoenix today announced its participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program, allowing eligible students to obtain their degrees without any out-of-pocket expenses. The Yellow Ribbon Program, a provision of the Post-9/11 Veteran’s Educational Assistance Act of 2008, enables colleges and universities to fund expenses that exceed the GI Bill’s maximum tuition and fees benefit rate, currently capped at the highest level of in-state undergraduate charges at the most expensive public institution in a given state.
(July 14, 2009)

University of Phoenix Expands Advanced Degree Programs; Adds Ph.D. in Nursing and Educational Specialist Degrees
University of Phoenix today announced the launch of two online doctorate-level degree programs —a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Nursing (Ph.D.) and an Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) degree. Enrollment for both programs is currently underway, with the Ed.S. program beginning later this month, and the Ph.D. Nursing program scheduled to launch in August. Both programs will be offered through the University’s School of Advanced Studies (SAS).
(July 9, 2009)

Stedman Graham to Visit Cleveland University of Phoenix Cleveland Campus Presents FREE Motivational Public Forum
University of Phoenix Cleveland Campus announced today that Stedman Graham, businessman, educator, speaker and creator of the proprietary Nine-Step Success Process™ will visit Cleveland at Quicken Loans Arena, Thursday, July 23, at 1:00 p.m., for a FREE speaking event on the process of success.
(July 7, 2009)

Adult Graduates Receive Degrees to Further Careers University of Phoenix Louisville Honors Graduates
As job security continues to concern Louisville residents, 129 community members will be arming themselves with newfound credentials through their University of Phoenix degree. These graduates’ achievements and higher learning degrees will have a direct and positive impact on their career path, helping to expand their opportunities, as well as providing additional job security.
(July 6, 2009)

Phoenix Risen: How a history professor became the pioneer of the for-profit revolution
John G. Sperling, as he often reminds those around him, is running out of time. At 88, he is in relatively good health, despite a weak kidney and back problems. He still walks the dog, drives himself to meetings, and seems to have no shortage of nervous energy: Forced to sit still for any length of time, he twirls his cellphone between two fingers or distractedly peels the label from a bottle of water, leaving it in shreds on the table.
(July 2009)