Reflects Organization’s Purpose and Global Reach
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE), a leading global education
provider, announced today that it has changed its name from DeVry
Education Group, giving the company a name that signifies its
student-focused purpose, and providing a more flexible platform that
supports its continued diversification across healthcare, professional
education, and technology and business. Adtalem Global Education
received overwhelming shareholder approval.
“I am pleased to announce this next chapter in our history of serving
our students,” said Lisa Wardell, president and CEO of Adtalem. “Our new
name makes clear our purpose to empower students and our status as a
global education provider, reflecting the seven institutions and
professional education company that make up our organization, and their
own unique brands and strong reputations.” The name, derived from Latin
and meaning “to empower,” was chosen from more than 5,000 submissions by
Adtalem colleagues from around the world.
During the past year, Adtalem has continued to adapt to meet the
academic and career needs of its students around the globe. DeVry
University has developed its DeVry Tech Path to provide even greater and
more distinct value to its students; American University of the
Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC) partnered with Western Connecticut
Health System to enable AUC students to complete global health electives
in Asia, Africa, and Latin America; Ross University School of Veterinary
Medicine announced a collaboration with Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School
of Public Health to explore research and joint educational activities;
Ross University School of Medicine is expanding its reach to students
and faculty via its Center for Teaching and Learning; Carrington College
is expanding in-demand programs that promote healthcare careers and
launching critical supportive certifications like Phlebotomy; Becker
Professional Education announced new initiatives to enhance its USMLE preparation
course and continues to expand its reach with financial professionals
globally via the growth of the Association of Certified Anti-Money
Specialists (ACAMS); Adtalem Educacional do Brasil began offering online
MBA programs nationally through its Damásio network; and
Chamberlain College of Nursing recently established Chamberlain
University and launched a Master of Public Health degree program within
a new College of Health Professions.
About Adtalem Global Education
The purpose of Adtalem Global Education is to empower students to
achieve their goals, find success, and make inspiring contributions to
our global community. Adtalem Global Education Inc. (NYSE: ATGE; member
S&P MidCap 400 Index) is a leading global education provider and the
parent organization of Adtalem Educacional do Brasil, American
University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Becker Professional
Education, Carrington College, Chamberlain University, DeVry University
and its Keller Graduate School of Management, Ross University School of
Medicine and Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. For more
information, please visit adtalem.com.
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Adtalem Global Education
Media Contact:
Ernie Gibble
ernie.gibble@adtalem.com
630-353-9920
or
Investor
Contact:
Joan Walter
joan.walter@adtalem.com
630-353-3800
Source: Adtalem Global Education