Adtalem (ATGE) notes Chamberlain leadership change; 24 campuses, 40k students

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Adtalem Global Education, Inc. reported a leadership change at Chamberlain University following the retirement of Dr. Cox after a distinguished, nearly 40-year career in healthcare and nursing education. Dr. Cox led Chamberlain since 2018, during which the institution expanded to serve nearly 40,000 students online and across 24 physical campuses and became the largest school of nursing in the U.S. and the leading grantor of Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees. The filing frames this as a material event related to leadership transition; financial results, transactions, and other operational details were not disclosed in the provided excerpt.

Positive

• Chamberlain grew to nearly 40,000 students across online and physical campuses
• Operates 24 physical campuses, supporting geographic footprint
• Largest school of nursing in the U.S. and leading grantor of BSN degrees
• Stable leadership tenure under Dr. Cox since 2018, indicating continuity until retirement

Negative

• None.

Insights

Higher Education Strategy Analyst

Senior leadership exit at a major nursing school can affect strategic continuity and brand positioning.

Chamberlain scaled to nearly 40,000 students and 24 campuses under Dr. Cox since 2018, demonstrating successful enrollment and program expansion. That scale supports market leadership in BSN degrees, which helps institutional bargaining power with clinical partners and regulators.

Risks include potential short-term disruption in external relationships and internal strategy execution while a successor is named; monitor announcements about the replacement and any stated strategic priorities over the next 12 months.

Investor Relations Specialist

The event is material for governance and investor communications but lacks disclosed financial impact.

Leadership changes at a major unit can influence investor perception even when no direct financials are reported; here the filing notes scale (nearly 40,000 students, 24 campuses) and leadership tenure beginning 2018. Those facts underline the operational importance of Chamberlain within the company.

Investors should watch for follow-up disclosures about succession, any interim leadership, and commentary linking the change to enrollment, retention, or cost trends in upcoming investor materials within 3-6 months.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

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Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 6, 2025

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ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-13988	36-3150143
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
233 South Wacker Drive Chicago, IL		60606
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

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(312) (651-1400)

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N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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Title of each class		Trading Symbol		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	​	ATGE	​	New York Stock Exchange
Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	​	ATGE	​	NYSE Texas

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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Emerging growth company ☐

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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Item 8.01Other Events

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On October 6, 2025, Adtalem Global Education Inc. (“Adtalem”) issued a press release announcing that Dr. Karen Cox, President, Chamberlain University (“Chamberlain”) will be retiring from Chamberlain after a distinguished nearly 40-year career in healthcare and nursing education. Under Dr. Cox's leadership since 2018, Chamberlain has grown to become the largest school of nursing in the country, serving nearly 40,000 students online and across 24 physical campuses and strengthened its position as the leading grantor of Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees in the United States.

Adtalem has engaged Spencer Stuart to conduct an external search for Dr. Cox's successor. Upon selection of the new President, Dr. Cox will transition from her role.

The press release issued by Adtalem on October 6, 2025, announcing Dr. Cox’s retirement is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference.

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Item 9.01            Financial Statements and Exhibits

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99.1	​	Press Release of Adtalem Global Education Inc., dated October 6, 2025.
104	​	Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in Inline XBRL and included as Exhibit 101)

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

​	ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION INC.
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	By:	/s/ Robert J. Phelan
​	​	Robert J. Phelan
​	​	Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

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Date: October 6, 2025

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FAQ

What did Adtalem (ATGE) disclose about the leadership change at Chamberlain?

The filing states that Dr. Cox retired after a nearly 40-year career; she led Chamberlain since 2018 and oversaw growth to nearly 40,000 students and 24 campuses.

Does the 8-K include financial impacts from Dr. Cox's retirement for ATGE (ticker ATGE)?

No. The provided excerpt contains no financial results, cost estimates, or quantified impacts tied to the leadership change.

How significant is Chamberlain to Adtalem based on the filing?

Chamberlain is presented as a major unit: the largest U.S. school of nursing with nearly 40,000 students and the leading BSN degree grantor, implying material operational importance.

What operational metrics were disclosed about Chamberlain in the filing?

Key metrics disclosed are nearly 40,000 students, 24 physical campuses, and the institution's status as the largest school of nursing and leading BSN grantor.

What should investors monitor after this 8-K for ATGE?

Look for successor announcement, statements on strategic continuity, and any links between leadership change and enrollment or cost trends in future filings or investor communications.