Concorde Career Colleges Names Mark Garland as Glendale Campus President
Rhea-AI Summary
Universal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI) announced that Mark Garland has been named Campus President of the new Concorde-Glendale campus in Greater Phoenix, Arizona. Garland brings over 25 years of higher education leadership experience.
The 53,000-square-foot Glendale facility, Concorde's first in Arizona and sixth in the southwest, is planned to open in 2027, pending regulatory approvals, and is expected to serve more than 620 students annually across multiple healthcare training programs. The campus supports UTI's multi-year North Star growth and diversification strategy for healthcare and skilled-collar education.
Positive
- New 53,000-square-foot Glendale campus planned to serve 620+ students annually
- Experienced leader with 25+ years in higher education named campus president
- First Concorde campus in Arizona and sixth in the southwest region
- Campus supports multi-year North Star growth and diversification strategy
- Plan to open multiple campuses annually between 2026 and 2029
Negative
- Glendale campus opening deferred until 2027, pending regulatory approvals
News Market Reaction – UTI
In the Jul 1 session, UTI gained 9.94%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +2.7% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 26 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24 | Program expansion | Positive | -1.0% | UTI expanded its HVACR diploma program to the Lisle, Illinois campus. |
| Jun 23 | New healthcare programs | Positive | -0.7% | Concorde launched 12 new healthcare training programs across multiple states. |
| Jun 16 | EV training rollout | Positive | +4.8% | UTI completed nationwide rollout of EV and hybrid training in core programs. |
| Jun 10 | Campus leadership hire | Positive | +1.2% | UTI named John Balderree president of its new Salt Lake City campus. |
| Jun 03 | Scholarship milestone | Positive | +6.9% | Concorde and PDS Health Foundation marked $1 million in student scholarships. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
UTI often reacts positively to growth and expansion news, though recent campus/program announcements have shown a mix of aligned moves and mild divergences.
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Seasoned education administrator to lead Concorde's first
"Mark brings a remarkable track record of building strong campus communities and delivering outstanding student outcomes," said Kevin Prehn, President of Concorde Career Colleges. "As a seasoned administrator who has driven programmatic and campus growth, Mark has the vision and experience to help launch a campus that delivers skilled talent for
Garland has more than 25 years of leadership experience in higher education and operations management, having served as campus president and campus director for other education institutions, including most recently as Campus President of the College of Health Care Professions in
Located at 8990 W. Glendale Ave., the 53,000 square-foot facility will serve more than 620 students annually with hands on training in a range of healthcare programs such as nursing, dental assistant/dental hygiene, medical assistant, physical therapy assistant, pharmacy technician, surgical technology and radiologic technology. The facility is scheduled to open in 2027 pending all regulatory approvals.
"I'm honored and truly excited to lead the launch of our
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About Concorde Career Colleges
Concorde Career Colleges, the healthcare division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI), is committed to preparing tomorrow's health care professionals for rewarding, in-demand careers in nursing, dental, respiratory, diagnostic, and allied health. Through strategic partnerships, Concorde provides meaningful workforce solutions for some of the nation's leading dental and healthcare systems. Concorde operates 18 campuses across eight states and online under the brands Concorde Career College and Concorde Career Institute, which are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and the Council on Occupational Education. For more information, visit LinkedIn at @Concorde Career Colleges, or on or X at @ConcordeCareer.
Media Contact:
Sharon Rolenc
srolenc@uti.edu
612-720-2083
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