Four APUS Graduate Students and Alumni Named Presidential Management Fellowship Finalists for 2021
December 18, 2020
APUS
APUS announced that four master’s-level students and alumni of American Military University (AMU) and American Public University (APU) have been named Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF) Finalists for the Class of 2021. Since 2011, nearly 60 APUS alumni have achieved this status in the highly competitive, government-run fellowship.
APUS Honors Veterans with Expanded Support of Wreaths Across America
December 14, 2020
APUS
Highlighting its ongoing commitment to the active duty military and veterans communities, APUS has expanded support of National Wreaths Across America Day this holiday season.
APUS Renames its School of Business in Honor of President Emeritus Dr. Wallace E. Boston
November 19, 2020
APUS
Naming Pays Tribute to Dr. Boston Building APUS as a Trailblazer of Affordable Online Higher Education
APUS Honors U.S. Military Veterans for Their Service and Sacrifices on Veterans Day
November 11, 2020
APUS
APUS Offers Scholarships, Newly Launched Freedom Grant® and Ongoing Support of Military-Affiliated Events
American Public University System Enables U.S. Service Members to Pursue Undergraduate and Master’s Degrees for Zero Out-of-Pocket Tuition
November 02, 2020
APUS
Freedom Grant® Awards over $17.6 Million to Approximately 49,000 Students in Just Six Months
APUS Names Lt. Gen. Vincent Stewart, Former Deputy Commander of U.S. Cyber Command, to Board of Trustees
October 15, 2020
APUS
APUS has appointed retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Vincent Stewart to its Board of Trustees. Stewart currently serves as the chief innovation and business intelligence officer for Ankura, of Washington, D.C.
Co-Sponsor American Public University System Recognizes CloudLabs with $25,000 Prize at 2020 Milken-Penn GSE Competition
October 13, 2020
APUS
Event is a prestigious and well-funded education business plan competition that attracts innovative ideas from around the world.
APUS Named Most Popular GI Bill School by Military Times
October 05, 2020
APUS
APUS has been named the most popular university nationwide for veterans using their GI Bill benefit, according to Military Times as measured by student enrollment.
APUS and Policy Studies Organization to Host Two-Day Virtual Conference on Space Studies
September 16, 2020
APUS
Thought Leaders to Discuss Space Exploration, Education, Entrepreneurship
APUS Launches Online Job-Search Platform to Help Over 182,000 Students and Alumni Pursue Their Purpose
September 10, 2020
APUS
Innovative, Custom-Built APUS CareerLink Features Thousands of Openings for Entry-Level to Highly Specialized Positions
American Public University System Celebrates 100,000 Graduates
September 03, 2020
APUS
American Public University System proudly announced that it now has surpassed 100,000 alumni, having conferred over 114,800 associate, bachelor’s, master’s degrees and certificates to dynamic, service-minded professionals making a difference in their communities.
American Public University System Selects Dr. Wade Dyke as President
July 08, 2020
APUS
American Public University System, a leader in providing affordable, inclusive, quality online higher education to military, veteran and service-minded communities, announced today that it has selected Dr. Wade Dyke, Former President of Kaplan University and CEO of Great Hearts Academy, as president, effective August 12, 2020.
American Public University System Recognizes Accomplished Class of 2020 at its First-Ever Virtual Commencement
May 20, 2020
APUS
American Public University System (APUS) celebrated a record graduating class at its 24th annual commencement on May 16 – its first-ever virtual ceremony in response to the global coronavirus pandemic. The event, which recognized the accomplishments of nearly 13,000 American Military University (AMU) and American Public University (APU) graduates from all 50 states and 19 countries worldwide, featured more than 2,000 student participants and was streamed live via the university’s Facebook pages.
American Public University System Health Information Management Bachelor’s Program Recognized by Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education
April 13, 2020
APUS
American Public University System (APUS) today announced that its Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management (BS HIM) has received initial accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) in recognition of the program’s substantial compliance with the nationally-established CAHIIM Accreditation Standards.
American Public University (APU) Launches Momentum 2020 Scholarship Program
April 07, 2020
APUS
New initiative from online pioneer to support program progression for up to 20,000+ visiting students from institutions impacted by coronavirus pandemic
Inaugural AMU Space Summit Postponed
March 06, 2020
APUS
Cross-sector symposium to address educational opportunities and challenges for new US Space Force, extraterrestrial exploration
American Public University System Selects Analytikus Foresight Platform in Support of Commitment to Student Success and Learning Outcomes
January 28, 2020
APUS
APUS announced that it will implement Analytikus Foresight, an artificial intelligence-based platform designed to measure and improve student retention and learning outcomes in the first quarter of 2020.
Distance Learning Systems Expands Online Learning Program with American Public University System Partnership
January 08, 2020
APUS
Distance Learning Systems (DLSII) has partnered with American Public University System (APUS) to provide DLSII students with increased flexibility and affordability throughout the general education portion of their degree program.
Press Releases
Media Coverage
Dr. Vernon Smith interviewed on Let's Talk Live
September 05, 2019
WJLA Channel 7: Let's Talk Live
APU is well-positioned to serve adult learners in a changing higher education marketplace, according to Provost Dr. Vernon Smith.
Turkey and US Closer to Syria ‘Safe Zone’ Deal Despite Uncertainty Over Kurds
August 14, 2019
CNS.com
Matthew Crosston, AMU program director of intelligence studies, expressed doubts the safe zone plan would work.
Evaluating Cybersecurity Degree Programs: Four Pillars of Excellence
May 23, 2019
Dice Insights
The demand for qualified cybersecurity professionals far outweighs the supply, according to Dr. Kevin Harris, program director, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security and Information Technology.
Interview: AMU Alumna Major General Barbara R. Holcomb
May 17, 2019
Veterans Affairs & Military Medicine
There are opportunities for Army nurses for advanced degrees and to develop their leadership skills, said Holcomb.
Chasing Rainbows: Some Country’s LGBTI Fight Not Just for Equality, but Survival
May 10, 2019
Globe Post
LGBTI rights remain contested globally, and recent political trends reveal a regression, according to Dr. Elise Carlson-Rainer, assistant professor of international relations.
New smartphone app uses GPS to connect disaster victims with responders
May 03, 2019
United Press International
Before a disaster ever happens, emergency managers assess areas to determine places that are most at risk, according to Dean of Academic Outreach & Program Development Dr. Chris Reynolds
Blockchain and Cybersecurity: Wary Courtship, or Marriage Made in Heaven?
April 01, 2019
Cyberdefense Magazine
Blockchain technology today has a potentially significant role in the development of industry-specific cybersecurity defenses and systems, according to Dr. Kevin Harris, program director of information systems security and information technology management.
Preparing for & Responding to Disaster – A 2018 Review
April 03, 2019
Domestic Preparation Journal
Overall, the combined efforts of local, state, and federal emergency management officials in 2018 were commendable, according to Emergency Management Faculty Allison G.S. Knox and Dean and Vice President of Academic Outreach & Program Development Dr. Chris Reynolds.
Trauma Awareness and Stress Management Conference for Police
March 01, 2019
FM News
“My research has found that both the positive and the adverse coping mechanisms for dealing with police stress are similar around the world,” said Dr. Jarrod Sadulski, professor, School of Security and Global Studies.
Brexit Extension Looks Possible as Deadline Looms
February 27, 2019
CNS News
A vote to delay Brexit appears the most likely outcome, according to Dr. Matthew Crosston, associate professor of security and global studies.
An Adaptive and Immersive Technology Transformation
February 01, 2019
Business Chief Magazine
Students, especially as they’re becoming younger and younger and taking more online courses, require a digital experience, according to Dr. Karen Srba, VP of Academic and Instructional Technology.
Marching on for Working Moms
January 18, 2019
Ms. Magazine
The US is the only industrialized nation that does not subsidize or provide universal childcare, according to Doctoral Faculty Dr. Elise Carlson-Rainer.
