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Kaplan, a subsidiary of Graham Holdings (NYSE:GHC), released its latest survey of college admissions officers, revealing that 70% believe college rankings have lost prestige recently, up from 56% in 2023 but down from 75% in 2024. Despite concerns about rankings' influence, 87% of institutions continue to participate with no plans to withdraw.

The survey, which polled 218 admissions officers from top national, regional, and liberal arts colleges between July and August 2025, shows evolving attitudes toward college rankings. While some prestigious institutions like Columbia have withdrawn from rankings citing "outsized influence," most schools continue to participate, recognizing their value for recruitment and institutional visibility.

Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC) has announced its regular quarterly dividend declaration. The company will pay a dividend of $1.80 per share to shareholders. The dividend is payable on November 6, 2025, with a record date of October 16, 2025.

Dillard University has partnered with Graham Holdings' (NYSE:GHC) subsidiary Kaplan to provide free test preparation courses for its students. The partnership covers comprehensive prep for graduate-level admissions exams including GRE®, GMAT®, LSAT®, MCAT®, DAT®, and the NCLEX-RN® nursing licensing exam.

Through Kaplan's All Access License®, Dillard University joins a growing list of educational institutions offering free test prep services, including Cleveland State University, Xavier University of Louisiana, Howard University, and several other prominent institutions. The initiative aims to remove financial barriers and create equal opportunities for students pursuing graduate and professional education.

Graham Holdings (NYSE:GHC) announced that Denison University has expanded its partnership with its subsidiary Kaplan to provide students and alumni with free access to comprehensive test preparation services for graduate-level admissions and professional licensing exams.

The partnership includes preparation for GRE®, GMAT®, LSAT®, MCAT®, securities exams, and professional skills development courses through Kaplan's All Access License™ program. Denison joins other prestigious institutions like Cleveland State University, Howard University, and Spelman College in this initiative.

This expansion follows Kaplan's recent partnerships with the Illinois Student Assistance Commission covering 12 public universities and SUNY's Educational Opportunity Program serving 1,500 students.

Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC) reported Q2 2025 financial results with revenue of $1.22 billion, up 3% from Q2 2024. Operating income significantly improved to $72.8 million compared to $25.9 million in Q2 2024.

The company reported net income of $36.7 million ($8.35 per share) in Q2 2025, versus a net loss of $21.0 million in Q2 2024. Adjusted operating cash flow increased to $111.3 million from $98.5 million year-over-year. Revenue growth was driven by education, healthcare, and other businesses, offset by declines in television broadcasting, manufacturing, and automotive segments.

Key developments include the sale of World of Good Brands businesses, Hoover's acquisition of Arconic Architectural Products, and management changes at Graham Healthcare Group. The company's financial position shows $816.4 million in borrowings and $1.13 billion in cash and investments as of June 30, 2025.

Kaplan, a subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC), has partnered with the Higher Education Opportunity Program Professional Organization (HEOPPO) to provide free test preparation courses at 10 New York State campuses. The partnership, utilizing Kaplan's All Access License™, will help students prepare for graduate and professional school exams including GRE®, GMAT®, LSAT®, MCAT®, DAT®, and NCLEX-RN®.

The initiative includes prestigious institutions like Cornell University, Syracuse University, and Barnard College. This collaboration follows similar partnerships with other institutions including Cleveland State University, Howard University, and recent agreements with Illinois public universities and SUNY's Educational Opportunity Program.

The program aims to support underserved students by removing financial barriers to test preparation resources, advancing HEOP's 55-year mission of expanding educational access.

Residential Home Health and Hospice, a division of Graham Healthcare Group (GHC), has earned the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Top Workplaces 2025 award for the fifth consecutive year. The recognition is based on employee feedback collected through confidential surveys administered by Energage LLC, measuring workplace culture aspects including employee respect, support, growth opportunities, and empowerment. Companies must maintain a significant presence in the St. Louis area and meet specific employee response rate requirements to qualify. LeeAnn Lang, Senior VP of Administration and HR at Graham Healthcare Group, emphasized how the award reflects their team's compassion and commitment while highlighting their success in creating a supportive work environment that enables exceptional patient care delivery.

Kaplan has won the 'Test Prep Innovation of the Year' award at the 7th annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards for its All Access License™ partnership with Illinois. The program provides free test prep courses to over 200,000 students across 12 public universities and 5 community colleges in Illinois. Students get access to preparation materials for various exams including GRE®, GMAT®, LSAT®, MCAT®, NCLEX-RN®, USMLE®, and professional certifications. The initiative has helped students save over $10 million in costs, exceeding the state's initial investment. Kaplan's program also includes professional development courses in areas like project management and data literacy. This marks Kaplan's third consecutive win in this category, following previous recognition for partnerships with HBCUs like Xavier University of Louisiana, Howard University, and Spelman College.

Kaplan (GHC) has achieved a prestigious #10 ranking on Newsweek's 2025 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces list, partnered with Best Practice Institute. The global educational services provider earned this recognition based on BPI's Love of Workplace Index, which analyzed data from over two million employees worldwide. This marks Kaplan's second global ranking, complementing their four consecutive appearances on Newsweek's U.S. Most Loved Workplaces list. The recognition highlights Kaplan's commitment to fostering a workplace culture centered on trust, inclusion, and purpose-driven values. CEO Gregory Marino emphasized the company's success in creating an environment supporting employee growth, shared values, and future development opportunities.