EL PASO, November 6, 2008 — University of Phoenix invites all El Paso and Santa Teresa alumni to attend a special Homecoming and Alumni Appreciation event on Friday, November 14th at 5:30 pm. University of Phoenix representatives will be in attendance, offering tours of the new El Paso Learning Center and discussing "life after University of Phoenix " with the visiting alumni.

In addition to complimentary hors d'ouevres and beverages, alumni will learn about the Pay it Forward Scholarship – a new scholarship program that encourages University of Phoenix alumni to nominate deserving friends, colleagues and community members to become recipients of a scholarship valid towards any University of Phoenix bachelor's or master's program of their choice. The Pay it Forward Scholarship was created in 2006 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of University of Phoenix and continues to be an annual tradition for alumni.

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WHAT

University of Phoenix Homecoming Celebration and Alumni Appreciation Night

WHERE

University of Phoenix, El Paso Learning Center

1320 Adabel Drive | El Paso, TX 79936

WHEN

Friday, November 14th 5:30pm

WHO

All University of Phoenix El Paso and Santa Teresa Alumni are welcome to attend this special event.

RSVP

Please RSVP to:

Vanessa Gutierrez

505.997.3066

Vanessa.Gutierriez@phoenix.edu

University of Phoenix encourages alumni to take advantage of this Homecoming celebration and networking opportunity while enjoying the new El Paso Campus.

For more information about the University of Phoenix, visit www.phoenix.edu.

ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX

University of Phoenix is constantly innovating to help students balance education and life in a rapidly changing world. Through flexible schedules, challenging courses and interactive learning, students achieve personal and career aspirations without putting their lives on hold. As of August 31, 2008, 362,100 students were enrolled at University of Phoenix, the largest private university in North America. University of Phoenix serves a diverse student population, offering associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs from campuses and learning centers across the U.S. as well as online throughout the world.

Contact

Wendy Paul

wendy.paul@phoenix.edu

847.458.9773