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APUS Endorses CGS/JED Statement of Principles & Commitments to Support Graduate Student Mental Health & Well-being

5/27/2021

APUS has committed numerous resources to help students, staff and faculty.

APUS Recognizes 14,000 Accomplished Graduates in Class of 2021

5/25/2021

APUS celebrated its graduating class at its 25th annual commencement on May 22. The virtual event recognized the accomplishments of over 14,000 AMU and APU graduates from all 50 states and approximately 30 countries. Graduates range in age from 18 to 84 years old.

APUS Announces Free Access to Over 200 Podcasts to Advance Positive Change on Economic and Social Issues

4/28/2021

APUS is offering free access to its diverse library of over 200 podcast episodes to share best practices and unique life experiences that benefit both working professionals and adult learners.

APUS Appoints Dr. Mary B. Marcy, President of Dominican University of California, to Board of Trustees

3/11/2021

Nationally recognized thought leader's student-centric vision and innovation efforts align with APUS's core mission.

APUS Launches Almost 60 New Courses to Help Businesses Hurdle Economic Challenges

3/3/2021

Dr. Wallace E. Boston Business School launches over 30 new courses to help businesses hurdle economic challenges.

APUS and Rio Salado College Partnership Provides Streamlined Path to Bachelor’s Degree

1/29/2021

APUS and Rio Salado College today announced a partnership that enables students to earn an online associate degree with seamless admission into selected online baccalaureate programs.

Four American Public University System Graduate Students and Alumni Named Presidential Management Fellowship Finalists for 2021

12/18/2020

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

12/14/2020

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

11/19/2020

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

11/11/2020

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

11/2/2020

Freedom Grant® Awards over $17.6 Million to Approximately 49,000 Students in Just Six Months

Media Coverage

“Your life does not have to be stagnant,” With Douglas Brown and Angela Selden of American Public Education

January 15, 2021

As part of a Thrive.com series on “Lessons from Inspirational Women Leaders in Tech,” APEI CEO Angela Selden shares insight from her more than 30 years of experience in technology & technology-enabled services, and discusses APEI’s commitment of providing high-quality, affordable, inclusive higher education to under-served populations.

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.