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American Public Education, Inc. reports developments across its online and campus-based postsecondary education institutions, including American Public University System, Rasmussen University and Hondros College of Nursing. The company operates through APU Global, which serves military, veteran, extended military-family and public-service communities through American Military University and American Public University, and RU Health+, which focuses on nursing and health sciences education through campus and online programs.
Recurring news includes quarterly and annual financial results, enrollment and course-registration updates, nursing program launches, education-technology platform changes, tuition partnerships, academic recognition programs and regulatory developments affecting program growth or student funding.
American Military University (NASDAQ:APEI) became the first university to serve as a National Sponsor of Our Community Salutes USA (OCS), a nonprofit supporting future enlisted service members and their families. AMU extends preferred military tuition rates of $250 per credit hour to service members, Reservists, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents, aligning with the U.S. military Tuition Assistance cap. AMU’s online, asynchronous courses with monthly starts and no-cost transfer credit evaluation are positioned to support active-duty learners and new enlistees recognized through OCS ceremonies and programs.
American Public Education (Nasdaq: APEI) reported Q1 2026 revenue of $174.7 million, up 6.2% year over year, with Health+ and Military+ segments growing 11.0% and 6.5%. Net income rose to $17.7 million and adjusted EBITDA to $29.2 million. The company raised 2026 revenue, net income, EPS and adjusted EBITDA guidance and announced a $50 million share repurchase program and a debt refinancing expected to save $3.7 million in annual interest.
American Public University System (NYSE:APEI) will hold its 30th annual commencement on May 8-9, celebrating one of its largest classes. Class of 2026 totals include 23 doctoral, 4,300+ master’s, 9,600 bachelor’s, and 3,800 associate degrees. An inaugural doctoral hooding, student awards, a charity 5K supporting the Student Emergency Fund, Grad Fest, and livestreams are planned. Demographics: oldest graduate 78, youngest 16, 6.5% under 25, ~4% 55+, 64% active-duty/Guard/Reservist, and 22% veterans.
Rasmussen University (APEI) is launching a weekend Practical Nursing (LPN) diploma program at its Fort Myers campus, with enrollment open and weekend classes beginning in July. The program mirrors Rasmussen's Tampa/Brandon, Central Pasco, and Orlando weekend model and combines on-campus and online coursework.
Students will follow a Friday–Sunday schedule, complete hands-on field experience and optional self-directed assessments, and be prepared to sit for the NCLEX-PN®. Florida workforce data cited shows nursing met about 85% of demand in 2022, projected to fall to roughly 55% by 2037.
American Public Education (Nasdaq: APEI) will host its Q1 2026 earnings call on May 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET to discuss results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Financial results will be issued in a press release before the call.
The call offers dial-in and webcast access, a replay through May 25, 2026, and management will attend investor conferences in June 2026 with presentation and one-on-one meeting availability.
D2L Brightspace will replace Blackboard at Rasmussen University (NYSE:APEI), following a May 2026 pilot, to power all courses and programs with AI-enhanced learning tools.
The rollout prioritizes nursing education and includes D2L Lumi, Lumi Tutor, Lumi Feedback, Creator+, and Performance+ to boost personalization, content creation, and analytics.
Rasmussen University (APEI) will hold its Illinois commencement on April 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the NIU Convocation Center to celebrate more than 450 graduates, with over 130 joining via livestream.
The ceremony honors graduates from the Classes of 2025 and 2026 across eight areas of study and features keynote speaker Kristie Geil, DNP, MSN, RN, CENP, a regional nursing executive, plus student and alumni speakers. Rasmussen will also host Florida and Minnesota commencements in June and September 2026.
American Public University System (NASDAQ: APEI) won the 2026 USDLA Distance Learning Compass Award for Mental Health and Wellness on April 13, 2026 for its digital-first student support ecosystem. Services include 24/7 teletherapy, crisis support, licensed counselors, and a global peer network in 25 languages.
The university serves nearly 89,000 active students, many military-affiliated, and offers chaplain services plus 75 student-run organizations that have engaged about 72,000 students.
American Military University (APEI) and the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) announced a partnership on April 7, 2026 to offer a 20% tuition grant to MOAA members and their extended families. The benefit covers spouses, legal partners, siblings, children, dependents, and grandchildren of MOAA members.
The program potentially opens education access for 350,000 MOAA members and their families via AMU's online, asynchronous courses with monthly starts and transfer-credit evaluation at no extra cost.
American Public University System (NYSE:APEI) announced its President's List for Q1 2026, recognizing students who achieved the university's highest academic distinction for the quarter. The announcement highlights exceptional student commitment and includes a Provost statement congratulating honorees.
For the full list and contact details, see the university's student affairs page or email studentaffairs@apus.edu.