September 2009 Press Releases

The Gift Of An Education - A Full-tuition Pay It Forward Scholarship
University of Phoenix alumni inUtah are being asked to "pay forward" their success to individuals whose lives could be improved by completing a college education. Alumni can nominate family members, friends, colleagues or community members for one of the University's 30 Paying It Forward Scholarships. The deadline is October 16. All tuition for the scholarship recipients will be covered and each may select the undergraduate degree program of their choice and choose to complete their degree either online or at their local campus.
(September 24, 2009)

University of Phoenix - Wichita Names New Director of Enrollment
University of Phoenix, the nation’slargest private accredited university, recently named Chelsey Muhlbauer as its new director of enrollment for its Wichita campus. Under this new leadership role, Muhlbauer will provide strategic enrollment planning, develop new employee training initiatives and manage the enrollment counseling team.
(September 24, 2009)

University of Phoenix - Houston Campus Celebrates Almost 2,000 Students
As Houston residents compete for the same limited number of jobs, almost 2,000 professionals made themselves more marketable and valuable by earning advanced degrees from University of Phoenix earlier this month. Their degrees could give them the competitive edge they need to help secure a new job.
(September 23, 2009)

University of Phoenix Partners with HandsOn Network to Provide Innovative Volunteer Leadership Training
University of Phoenix is answering the Presidential call to service through a partnership with HandsOn Network to help develop a new nation of volunteer leaders. With their experiences, resources, online learning platform, and commitment to service University of Phoenix will partner with HandsOn Network to transform the capacity of people to take action and self-organize.
(September 23, 2009)

University of Phoenix, Minneapolis Campus Graduates More Than 200 Students
Fall isn't just back to school time as the University of Phoenix Minneapolis Campus confers 221 degrees to graduating students. Unlike most graduation ceremonies, the majority of University of Phoenix graduates are older and work full-time jobs. At this ceremony, the parents are often the ones in the spotlight as their children are cheering from the audience.
(September 15, 2009)

University of Phoenix Supports Local Alumni in Second Annual Homecoming Event
Come home to your local University of Phoenix campus and reconnect with the alumni in the Minneapolis area, while helping make a difference in your local community.
(September 15, 2009)

University of Phoenix - Pittsburgh Celebrates 130 Graduates
On Saturday, Oct. 3, University of Phoenix, the leader in giving working students the opportunity to earn college degrees without putting their lives on hold, will graduate more than 130 students from the Pittsburgh campus.
(September 14, 2009)

Show Your Spirit - Attend University of Phoenix Alumni Homecoming 2009
Come home to your local University of Phoenix Campus! Homecoming 2009 is an opportunity for alumni across the country to come together for a fun gathering to reconnect with fellow classmates and network with local alumni. This year's event focuses on reaching out to inspire and help others achieve success.
(September 11, 2009)

University of Phoenix Alumni Have the Opportunity to Give the Gift of a College Education
University of Phoenix alumni have the chance to nominate family members, friends, colleagues or community members for the University’s Paying It Forward scholarship. The University encourages its 475,000 alumni to participate in the 2009 program that will award 30 full-tuition scholarships for individuals to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree. The application deadline is October 16.
(September 1, 2009)

University of Phoenix, Hawaii Campus, Welcomes New Campus Director
University of Phoenix (UOPX) recently announced the promotion of Kristine Averill to director for the Hawai'i campus, which includes three locations: downtown, Kapolei, and Mililani.
(September 1, 2009)