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Veteran Earns College Degree, Fulfills Lifelong Dream, Shares Story on Veteran’s Day
November 11, 2008 - An Army, Navy Veteran Goes from Submarines to Seminars, Earning His Degree

University of Phoenix Teams Up With SRP on Arizona’s Largest Renewable Energy Certificate Purchase
November 10, 2008 - Program propels the University to No. 7 on the EPA’s Green Partners List

University of Phoenix Stadium Goes Green
November 6, 2008 - Monday Night Football Game Offset By Clean, Renewable Energy

WELCOME HOME ALUMNI!
November 6, 2008 - University of Phoenix Albuquerque Celebrates Homecoming

University of Phoenix El Paso Celebrates Homecoming
November 6, 2008 - Welcome Home Alumni!

University of Phoenix is Selected as a 2008 Alfred P. Sloan Award Winner
November 6, 2008 - The Houston Campus is Recognized for Workplace Flexibility and Effectiveness

University of Phoenix to be Featured on New Internet Radio Show
November 6, 2008 - President Bill Pepicello to offer Tips about How to Advance Your Career

University of Phoenix, Springfield, MO, Campus Hosts Homecoming Activities
November 6, 2008 - Alumni tailgate party and Call for Scholarship Applicants

Paying It Forward with 30 Full-Tuition Scholarships
October 27, 2008 - University of Phoenix Welcomes Alumni Nominations

University of Phoenix is Recognized in the 2008 Publication Excellence Competition
October 24, 2008 - The Journal of Leadership Studies, a journal of the School of Advanced Studies of University of Phoenix, published by Wiley, is a 2008 APEX Awards for Publication Excellence.

Five University of Phoenix MBA Students Selected for Prestigious Sustainable Innovation Summit
October 24, 2008 - The finalists from top business schools around the world include 10 MBA teams competing for $20,000 November 13-15 at Thunderbird

Phoenix Races for a Cure!
October 10, 2008 - Thousands of shoes were laced for the race!

STATE SENATOR STEVE KOMADINA DISCUSSES PURSUING EDUCATION IN TUMULTUOUS ECONOMIC TIMES
September 25, 2008 - University of Phoenix Hosts Senator Steve Komadina at New Building in Albuquerque

Attn: UoPhx South Texas Students
September 17, 2008 - We wish you and your family a speedy recovery during the aftermath of Hurricane Ike

Apollo Group & University of Phoenix wins award for excellence in sustainability and communication efforts.
September 8, 2008 - Apollo Group / University of Phoenix was presented with the Crescordia Award at Valley Forward’s 28th annual Environmental Excellence Awards.

University of Phoenix Sponsors the 5th Annual March of Dimes “Arizona Nurses of the Year Awards.”
August 23, 2008 - University of Phoenix was a proud sponsor of the 5th Annual March of Dimes “Arizona Nurses of the Year Awards.” The event was an evening showcasing outstanding nurses statewide

$5,000 Scholarship for Working Professionals
August 20, 2008 - Recipient Can Choose an MBA or Master’s in Education

University of Phoenix , Supporting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
August 16, 2008 - University of Phoenix was proud to be a part of AZ’s Finest 2008, an event benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

University of Phoenix Explores the Arizona Science Center
August 16, 2008 - A weekend filled with nature’s most powerful forces! At the beginning of the month, Apollo Group employees and its subsidiaries were invited to escape the heat and explore the Arizona Science Center for a field trip of discovery during the University of Phoenix Employee Appreciation Weekend

Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Forum Sponsorship
August 16, 2008 - This month, University of Phoenix supported the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Phoenix Forum featuring James Carville and Mary Matalin

Lifetime Networks Launches 'Every Woman Counts' Bus Tour Criss-Crossing The Country En Route To National Political Convention
August 8, 2008 - Bus Will Make Stops in 11 Cities Where Women Can Register to Vote and Create Original Videos for Lifetime's YouTube(TM) Channel

AzRISE Receives Substantial Donation For Solar Energy Solutions
August 7, 2008 - University of Phoenix Dedicates Funds and Support for Solar Solutions

Kate Voegele Announces North American Headlining Tour
August 6, 2008 - MySpace and University of Phoenix Present the Official "Back 2 School" Tour Starting August 8th on the West Coast

University of Phoenix Supports the Army Heritage Center Foundation
August 4, 2008 - At a ceremony held in conjunction with a museum exhibit opening, Tim Gilrain, Corporate Education Manager for the Pennsylvania and New Jersey campuses of University of Phoenix, presented the Army Heritage Center Foundation in Pennsylvania with a check in support of the Foundation’s new Visitor and Education Center and programs. Visit the Community Relations website at http://communityrelations.phoenix.edu for more information on our involvement! ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX University of Phoenix is constantly innovating to help students balance education and life in a rapidly changing world

University of Phoenix Awards 49 Scholarships in August
August 1, 2008 - During the month of August, University of Phoenix awarded 49 full tuition scholarships via our partner organizations

Tips on Going Back to School
July 31, 2008 - from University of Phoenix

Hunger Is Happening National Food Drive a Huge Success -- Donations Will Serve 68,000 Meals
July 25, 2008 - University of Phoenix employees at 62 campuses, 43 affiliated sites open cupboards, hearts to help feed nation's hungry

3,650 Online Students From 32 Countries to Attend Commencement Ceremonies at University of Phoenix Stadium This Weekend
July 18, 2008 - First Time Graduation Celebrations to be Webcast Live

Water Safety Tips from University of Phoenix
July 10, 2008 - Recent news headlines throughout the country have reported on numerous water accidents resulting in extreme injuries and in some cases death

University of Phoenix and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Partner to Promote Education within Hispanic Communities
July 9, 2008 - 25 Scholarships to be Awarded This Summer

University of Phoenix Awards 19 Scholarships in June
July 7, 2008 - During June, University of Phoenix awarded 19 scholarships via our partner organizations

University of Phoenix Employees Raise $46,000 for Salute a Soldier
June 24, 2008 - Recently, University of Phoenix employees nationwide participated in a fundraising event to benefit Salute a Soldier

$125,219 Donated to China Earthquake Relief Fund
June 24, 2008 - $125,219 Donated to China Earthquake Relief Fund Not only is Phoenix home to the University of Phoenix, but it is a sister city of Chengdu, China, which was devastated by 7.9 magnitude earthquake on May 12

Tips to Avoid Summer Learning Loss
June 11, 2008 - Recent studies are showing that over the summertime months, children lose much of the knowledge they gain over the course of the previous school year

University of Phoenix Launches National Food Drive
June 10, 2008 - Can-Do Attitude at Employee Event to Kick Off Phoenix Collection Efforts

University of Phoenix, National Foster Parent Association Partner to Promote Life-Changing Benefits of Education
May 15, 2008 - 50 Fosters Kids to be Awarded First Chance Sholarships

University of Phoenix Forms National Research Center
May 5, 2008 - Advisory Board Charter Members Named

Kate Voegele Balancing Music Career and College
March 18, 2008 - Singer Begins Attending University of Phoenix to Complete Undergraduate Degree

University of Phoenix Earns Approval from Higher Learning Commission For Two New Ph.D. Programs
October 16, 2007 - The nation’s largest private university to offer Ph.D. degrees in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Higher Education Administration

Generation Y Seeks Changes in Higher Education
September 26, 2007 - National Survey Finds Students Want a More Interactive, High-tech Experience

Apollo Group Diversity Officer Charlita Shelton Named 2007 Arizona SHRM Diversity Champion
September 24, 2007 - Charlita Shelton, organizational diversity officer for Apollo Group, Inc., the parent company of University of Phoenix, was named “Diversity Champion” at the 2007 Arizona Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Diversity Leadership Alliance Conference Awards Thursday at the Phoenix Convention Center

University of Phoenix, CMT One Country Announce Scholarship Recipient
September 16, 2007 - Alex Vanderheide from Hays, North Carolina, Receives Scholarship in Recognition of His Volunteer Efforts

University of Phoenix Ranks #1 in Graduating Master’s Degree Students from Underrepresented Populations
July 18, 2007 - Leading Diversity Publication Recognizes University of Phoenix in Annual Diversity Report

University Of Phoenix – Atlanta Announces New Director of Financial and Student Services
June 25, 2007 - University of Phoenix – Atlanta recently appointed Ericka Hilliard to director of financial and student services

Scholarship Program Gives Parents and Exceptional Youth a First Chance at a College Education
June 4, 2007 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Louisiana Partners with University of Phoenix in National Program to Award 10 Full-Tuition Scholarships

University of Phoenix – Richmond Business Programs Earn ACBSP Accreditation
June 1, 2007 - International Organization Sets Academic Standards of Excellence for Higher Education Institutions

University of Phoenix In Richmond Adds Enrollment Counselors
April 24, 2007 - Enrollment Counselors Serve as Initial Friendly ‘Face’ of University to Potential Students

University of Phoenix – North Florida Appoints Campus Director, Associate Director of Enrollment
March 20, 2007 - University of Phoenix recently appointed Alex Diaz vice president and campus director for the school’s North Florida campus in Jacksonville, and Nick Huff as associate director of enrollment