LOPE announces CIO resignation; Kathy J. Claypatch steps down

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. reported a leadership change. On October 20, 2025, the company received written confirmation of the resignation of its Chief Information Officer, Kathy J. Claypatch, and accepted it. Ms. Claypatch has served as CIO since July 2021 and previously served as Chief Technology Officer beginning in October 2012.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

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

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 20, 2025

Grand Canyon Education, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware		001-34211		20-3356009
(State or other Jurisdiction of	​	(Commission File Number)	​	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
Incorporation)	​	​	​	​

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2600 W. Camelback Road	​
Phoenix, Arizona	85017
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (602) 247-4400

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

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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

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Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock	LOPE	Nasdaq Global Select Market

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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).

Emerging growth company  ☐

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 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.

On October 20, 2025, Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (the “Company”) received written confirmation from Kathy J. Claypatch of her resignation from her position as the Company’s Chief Information Officer, which the Company has accepted. Ms. Claypatch had served as the Company’s Chief Information Officer since July 2021, having previously served in the position of Chief Technology Officer beginning in October 2012.

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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, thereunto duly authorized.

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​	GRAND CANYON EDUCATION, INC.
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Date: October 24, 2025	By:	/s/ Daniel E. Bachus
​	​	Daniel E. Bachus
​	​	Chief Financial Officer
​	​	(Principal Financial Officer)

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FAQ

What did LOPE announce in this 8-K?

Grand Canyon Education received written confirmation of the resignation of its Chief Information Officer, Kathy J. Claypatch, on October 20, 2025 and accepted it.

Who is resigning from Grand Canyon Education (LOPE)?

Kathy J. Claypatch, the company’s Chief Information Officer.

How long did Kathy J. Claypatch serve as CIO at LOPE?

She has served as Chief Information Officer since July 2021.

What prior role did Kathy J. Claypatch hold at LOPE?

She previously served as Chief Technology Officer beginning in October 2012.

When was the resignation confirmed?

The company received written confirmation on October 20, 2025.

What is LOPE’s exchange listing and ticker?

Common Stock, ticker LOPE, on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.