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Kaplan (NYSE:GHC) has expanded its MCAT preparation suite with new learning innovations, including 21 full-length practice tests, a proprietary AI Tutor, enhanced answer explanations, CARS Skillbuilders, and updated 2027–2028 edition books with integrated online resources.
The company now includes all seven official AAMC practice exams within its 21-test package and offers psychometrically validated Kaplan-written tests. Kaplan also highlights a score guarantee for eligible comprehensive courses, offering a refund or free course retake if students do not reach a 515 score or improve by at least 15 points, depending on baseline.
Graham Holdings (NYSE: GHC), through its subsidiary Kaplan, has agreed to sell Dublin Business School (DBS), described as Ireland’s leading independent third-level institution, to China Chunlai Education Group for US$127.5 million, subject to agreed completion conditions.
According to China Chunlai, the deal is viewed as a long-term investment platform for growth, innovation and international collaboration. Kaplan characterizes China Chunlai as a strong long-term steward for DBS and calls the transaction a positive step for DBS students and staff, China Chunlai, and Kaplan and its shareholders.
China Chunlai reports 116,784 students enrolled across its Chinese colleges and revenue of RMB956.3 million for the six months ended 28 February 2026, maintaining multi‑digit growth for the last eight fiscal years. DBS currently serves about 9,000 students annually and has partnerships with over 100 international colleges and universities.
Kaplan Educational Foundation (affiliated with GHC) received a $100,000 grant from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation to support three initiatives: the Kaplan Leadership Program, the Bridge Program, and the Transfer Hub. The funding coincides with KEF’s 20th anniversary and will help sustain stipends, tutoring, advising, and digital transfer resources for high-potential, low-income community college students.
According to KEF, 92% of Kaplan Leadership Program scholars earn a bachelor’s degree, compared with a national community-college transfer attainment rate of 14%. Since 2020, 10 Kaplan Leadership Program scholars have earned Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarships, including two scholars in the 2026 cohort.
Graham Holdings (NYSE:GHC) reported second quarter 2026 revenue of $1.30 billion, up 7% year over year, and operating income of $83.6 million, up from $72.8 million. Net income attributable to common shares rose to $281.1 million ($64.86 per diluted share), largely reflecting higher non-operating pension income and gains on marketable equity securities.
For the first six months of 2026, revenue grew 7% to $2.54 billion, with operating income of $141.5 million. Excluding specified items, net income attributable to common shares was $84.2 million ($19.46 per share) in Q2 and $158.1 million ($36.19 per share) year-to-date. The company closed the sale of Kaplan Languages Group, recorded a $19.0 million impairment and $5.2 million loss on sale, executed a pension annuity transaction that generated a $137.0 million noncash settlement gain, realized $101.9 million in Q2 gains on marketable equity securities, and repurchased 110,471 Class B shares for $122.0 million.
Kaplan (NYSE:GHC) has launched prelum.org, a free online resource hub to support high school students and parents with college and career planning. The platform offers expert guidance to explore academic interests, identify college majors, research career pathways, and make informed decisions about higher education.
The site features a Blog with articles and videos on admissions topics such as pre-college activities, time management for the high school-to-college transition, and profiles of selective programs and universities. Prelum.org also includes a curated directory of pre-college courses across disciplines like STEM, medicine, law, business, international relations, engineering, and fashion, developed with top-ranked universities and focused on building skills such as time management, analytical reasoning, and communication.
Graham Holdings (NYSE: GHC), through its subsidiary Graham Media Group and Detroit NBC affiliate WDIV Local 4, has launched Fourgrounds, a combined coffee shop and satellite newsroom in downtown Plymouth, Michigan. The space, created in partnership with Great Lakes Coffee, is located at 995 W. Ann Arbor Trail and opens to the public on Wednesday, July 22, with hours of M–Sa 7 a.m.–5 p.m. and Su 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
According to WDIV, Fourgrounds is intended as a permanent neighborhood gathering place and newsroom extension, enabling reporters and anchors to meet residents from Plymouth and surrounding Western Wayne County communities face to face and source local stories directly from the community.
Kaplan (NYSE:GHC) and the CAIA Association announced a partnership to expand access to CAIA.nxt™ alternative investment education for financial professionals worldwide. The collaboration uses Kaplan's global learner network to promote CAIA.nxt certificates and microcredentials focused on the $25 trillion alternatives market.
According to Kaplan and CAIA Association, eligible Kaplan students will receive a 10% discount on CAIA.nxt enrollment. CAIA.nxt is an online platform delivering modular, practitioner-led courses designed to help wealth and investment management professionals gain practical skills to advise clients on private markets and other alternative investments alongside a full-time career.
Kaplan Educational Foundation (NYSE:GHC) announced 2026 college decisions for its 19th Kaplan Leadership Program cohort, supporting high-potential, low-income community college students transferring to highly selective four-year schools.
Scholars earned admission to more than 34 top institutions, and 92% of Kaplan Leadership Scholars ultimately earn a bachelor’s degree.
Kaplan (NYSE:GHC), a global education company, has been ranked #17 on the 2026 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces® list, developed with Most Loved Workplace and Best Practice Institute.
This is Kaplan’s third time on the list, reflecting a culture focused on trust, respect, purpose, empowerment, and employee connection.
Graham Holdings (NYSE:GHC), via the College for Financial Planning—a Kaplan company, launched the Professional Generational Wealth Transfer Advisor℠ (PGWTA) designation. The self-study program trains financial advisors to address an estimated $124 trillion in expected wealth transfers over the next 20 years.
The curriculum covers tax-efficient and risk management strategies, business succession, strategic philanthropy, and family dynamics. It has no prerequisites and earns accredited credit applicable toward CFP® education or a Master of Science in Personal Financial Planning.