Rasmussen University Celebrates 125 Years of Transforming Lives Through Career-Focused Education and Strengthening Communities

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Rasmussen University marks its 125th anniversary in 2025, celebrating a legacy of transforming lives through career-focused education. Founded in 1900 by Walter Rasmussen in St. Paul, Minnesota, the institution has grown from a practical business school to offering over 60 undergraduate and graduate programs across 20 campuses and online platforms.

Under President Mark Arnold's leadership, the university plans several commemorative initiatives throughout 2025, including:

• Campus-wide celebrations across 20 locations
• 'Green Couch Conversations' - a podcast and video series featuring student, alumni, and faculty stories
• Research studies focusing on legacy and future skills in healthcare and business sectors
• Corporate alliance recognition events

Currently a national leader in nursing education, Rasmussen continues its mission of expanding educational access, particularly for underrepresented populations, while addressing critical workforce needs in nursing, healthcare, and business fields.

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Milestone anniversary honors a Legacy of Opportunity

MINNEAPOLIS, April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Rasmussen University is excited to celebrate 125-years of transforming lives and strengthening communities through career-focused education. Rasmussen will mark this milestone in 2025 with a series of activities and initiatives honoring its enduring legacy of opportunity.

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125 Years of Opportunity and Impact

In 1900, Walter Rasmussen founded the Rasmussen Practical School of Business in St. Paul, Minnesota, recognizing the growing need for skilled professionals in a rapidly evolving world. From the beginning, Rasmussen University has championed the belief that education creates opportunity, empowering generations of learners to shape their futures and make a lasting impact on themselves, their families, and their communities.

For 125 years, Rasmussen has built upon a legacy of opportunity—expanding access to education, especially for underrepresented and underserved populations. From pioneering online learning to launching in-demand programs that meet workforce needs, the University has continuously evolved to offer a person-centered, career-focused education that transforms lives and strengthens communities.

Today, Rasmussen offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate programs in eight areas of study across 20 campuses and online and is a national leader in nursing education.

"Joining Rasmussen University in its 125th year is an incredible honor," said Mark Arnold, president of Rasmussen University. "For 125 years, this institution has transformed lives through education, opening doors for students from all backgrounds. I am proud to be part of an organization so deeply committed to career-focused learning and student success. This milestone anniversary not only celebrates Rasmussen's legacy but also sets the stage for the next 125 years of transformation, as we look ahead to new innovations, expanded access, and an even greater impact on the communities we serve."

Key Anniversary Activities

Throughout 2025, Rasmussen will host a series of activities and initiatives to highlight, celebrate and honor a legacy of opportunity:

• Campus Celebrations: Over the course of the year, Rasmussen will host several 125th anniversary events across its 20 campus communities—each playing a vital role in the University's history and legacy. More information, including event dates, will be shared soon.
• Green Couch Conversations: Rasmussen's traveling Green Couch will visit various locations, featuring engaging conversations with students, alumni, faculty, and staff. These conversations will explore the meaning of legacy in education and careers, capturing inspiring stories of personal and professional growth. The series will be shared as both a podcast and a video series.
• Research Study: Rasmussen will demonstrate its thought leadership by conducting research studies with a focus on legacy and future skills. The studies will include two surveys designed to understand how adults view their personal legacy and identify emerging job opportunities and critical skill requirements in the healthcare and business sectors.
• Corporate Alliance Recognition: Throughout the year, Rasmussen will celebrate its strong history and relationships with employers across the country. More information will be shared later this year.

In addition to these activities, Rasmussen will launch targeted campaigns in key communities to raise awareness of its anniversary and legacy. These campaigns will feature multi-platform messaging, billboards, and social media engagement.

"Rasmussen University is incredibly proud of our legacy of opportunity," said Arnold. "As we celebrate this milestone, we recognize that, more than ever, now, is a pivotal time to expand opportunities in career-focused fields like nursing, healthcare, and business that address critical workforce needs. We look forward to continuing our mission of empowering students and preparing them for successful careers in a dynamic and ever-changing job market, just as we have for the past 125 years—and will continue to do for many years to come."

To learn more about Rasmussen University's 125-year legacy of opportunity and anniversary activities, please visit Rasmussen.edu/Ras125.

ABOUT RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY:
Rasmussen University, a university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission—an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (www.hlcommission.org)—is committed to enriching our communities by providing innovative, career-ready higher learning and outstanding healthcare education. The University offers undergraduate and graduate programs online and in person at 20 campuses across the country across eight areas of study. Since 1900, Rasmussen has been creating opportunities, transforming lives, and strengthening communities through person-centered career-focused education. In 2025, the University proudly celebrates 125 years of empowering students to achieve their goals and make a lasting impact. Rasmussen University is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI). Learn more at www.rasmussen.edu.

ABOUT AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION, INC.:
American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI), through its institutions American Public University System (APUS), Rasmussen University, Hondros College of Nursing and Graduate School USA (GSUSA) provides education that transforms lives, advances careers, and improves communities.

Contact: Molly Andersen
Mobile: 903.920.4366
Email: molly.andersen@rasmussen.edu

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FAQ

What major initiatives is Rasmussen University planning for its 125th anniversary in 2025?

Rasmussen plans campus-wide celebrations across 20 locations, Green Couch Conversations podcast/video series, research studies on legacy and future skills, and corporate alliance recognition events.

How many programs and campuses does Rasmussen University currently operate?

Rasmussen offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate programs across 20 campuses and online platforms.

When and where was Rasmussen University originally founded?

Walter Rasmussen founded the Rasmussen Practical School of Business in 1900 in St. Paul, Minnesota.

What are the main educational focus areas for Rasmussen University in 2025?

Rasmussen focuses on nursing education, healthcare, business, and other career-focused programs, with emphasis on serving underrepresented populations.

What is the Green Couch Conversations initiative at Rasmussen University?

It's a traveling podcast and video series featuring conversations with students, alumni, faculty, and staff about legacy in education and careers.