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American Public University System (APUS) celebrates significant academic research advancements, showcasing groundbreaking projects and impactful global collaborations in 2024.

APUS faculty secured grants for 19 recent projects (12 domestic and seven international) with multidisciplinary impacts across North America, Europe, and Asia. In 2024, approximately 50 students participated in faculty-led research, exemplifying the University's dedication to experiential learning. These projects were part of the competitive faculty research grants fully funded by APUS.

Key projects include:

• Dr. Daniel Diaz’s ethnographic study on Nahuatl-speaking communities in Mexico.
• Dr. Kelly Chinners Reiss and Dr. Daniela Messina’s WaterTAP project, addressing drinking water quality and public health.
• Dr. Melissa Schnyder’s research on Indigenous food sovereignty through the restoration of traditional Hawaiian fishponds.
• The APUS Analog Research Group (AARG) completed its fifth analog mission to the Inflatable Lunar and Martian Analog Habitat (ILMAH).
• Dr. Kristin Drexler, Dr. Michelle Watts, and Anthony Caole’s COVID-19 research in Kodiak, Alaska.

APUS is committed to fostering ongoing research that bridges disciplines, cultures, and borders to drive innovation and academic excellence.

American Public Education (NASDAQ: APEI) has scheduled its fourth quarter and full year 2024 earnings conference call for Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. The company will release its financial results via press release before the call. The conference call will be accessible via webcast through the company's website, and a replay will be available until March 20, 2025.

Rasmussen University has appointed Mark Arnold as its new President, effective January 22, 2025. Arnold, who brings over 20 years of executive leadership experience in healthcare and mission-driven organizations, succeeds Paula Singer, who will transition to the University's Board of Directors as Vice Chair. Arnold previously served as CEO of Nystrom & Associates, where he expanded operations from 16 to 50+ locations across four states.

The University currently educates more than 14,500 students across 20 campuses in six states and online. As a national leader in nursing education, Rasmussen offers comprehensive programs from Practical Nursing to Doctor of Nursing Practice, along with 15 health science programs and over 50 online degree programs in various fields.

The appointment coincides with Rasmussen's 125th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in the institution's history of providing career-focused education since its 1900 founding in St. Paul, Minnesota.

American Public University System (APUS) has partnered with Wreaths Across America (WAA) to honor veterans by sponsoring over 600 wreaths at Edge Hill Cemetery in Charles Town, West Virginia, doubling their initial goal of 300 wreaths. The event will take place on December 14, 2024, as part of National Wreaths Across America Day.

APUS, which includes American Military University and American Public University, has supported WAA since 2011. The initiative allows the public to participate by sponsoring wreaths at $17 each, volunteering at ceremonies, or helping educate others about veterans' sacrifices. The program extends to over 4,700 participating locations nationwide.

Rasmussen University demonstrates its year-round commitment to community service through various initiatives. During their Rasmussen Gives Back week in October, employees contributed nearly 900 volunteer hours partnering with organizations like Feed My Starving Children and Second Harvest Food Bank. The university's dedication was exemplified by Admissions Advisor Rhonda Milbrett, who delivered over 5,000 pounds of supplies to hurricane victims in North Carolina.

In 2024, the university's Mission and Service Council launched a literacy initiative through the LEARN or DO model, addressing children's, digital, and financial literacy through partnerships with local organizations. Activities included book drives, digital literacy workshops, and financial education webinars, reinforcing Rasmussen's commitment to community enrichment and public service.

Rasmussen University has appointed Dr. Carrie Daninhirsch as Provost, where she will lead all eight study areas and central academic teams. President Paula Singer will focus solely on her presidential role, stepping down as Chief Academic Officer. Dr. Daninhirsch, who joined Rasmussen in 2006, brings nearly two decades of higher education experience and has held various leadership positions including Online Dean, Dean of Students, and Vice President of Learning and Teaching. She holds an Ed.D. in Leadership and Higher Education from the American College of Education and will focus on advancing academic excellence, student success, and innovative teaching practices across the university's 20 campuses.

American Public Education (APEI) reported Q3 2024 financial results with consolidated revenue increasing 1.5% year-over-year to $153.1 million. The company achieved net income of $731,000 ($0.04 per diluted share), compared to a net loss of $4.9 million in Q3 2023. Adjusted EBITDA was $12.9 million versus $18.1 million in the prior year. Notably, Rasmussen University showed its first positive year-over-year enrollment comparison since acquisition, with Q4 enrollments up 3.5%. The company narrowed its full-year guidance to revenue of $620-625 million and adjusted EBITDA of $64-67 million.

Rasmussen University's Professional Nursing Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN/RN) program at the Romeoville/Joliet campus and its off-campus sites in Aurora/Naperville, Mokena/Tinley Park, and Rockford has received initial accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The program offers a hybrid format combining classroom learning, lab simulation, and clinical experience, preparing students to become registered nurses in as few as 18 months. The accreditation validates that the program meets national nursing education standards and prepares graduates for the NCLEX-RN exam.

American Public Education (NASDAQ: APEI) has announced its upcoming third quarter 2024 earnings conference call, scheduled for Monday, November 4, 2024, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. The company, which serves over 125,000 students through four subsidiary institutions offering online and campus-based postsecondary education, will release its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, prior to the call. A webcast will be available, and a replay of the conference call can be accessed through November 18, 2024.