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University of Phoenix Survey Finds Majority of Americans Believe Professional Athletes Should Earn a College Degree
BusinessWire - Tue Sep 20, 10:20AM CDT
New data from University of Phoenix and Morning Consult shows that a majority (57 percent) of Americans believe professional athletes should earn a college degree.(1) Because the National Football League (NFL) requires players to be out of high school for at least three years in order to be eligible for the NFL draft,(2) collegiate athletes every year must make the choice between leaving college early or staying and earning their degree before declaring their intent to go pro. But some athletes, like Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, have found a way to earn their college degree while playing in the NFL.
APOL: 7.56 (-0.35)
Most K-12 Teachers in America Would Not Give Themselves an "A" in Educational Technology Skills
BusinessWire - Thu Sep 08, 5:00AM CDT
Technology continues to reshape the student experience and redefine the way education and learning are delivered in classrooms, but many teachers feel they are leaving opportunity on the table. More than half (55 percent) of K-12 teachers use educational technology in the classroom on a daily basis, with nine in ten saying they do so at least weekly. However, two in five (43 percent) rate themselves average or below average, and only 15 percent of K-12 teachers would give themselves an "A" in educational technology skills(1), according to a recent University of Phoenix(R) College of Education survey conducted online by Harris Poll among 1,005 U.S. K-12 teachers.
APOL: 7.56 (-0.35)
University of Phoenix(R) College of Education Announces Teacher Appreciation Scholarship Program
BusinessWire - Tue Sep 06, 12:48PM CDT
University of Phoenix(R) College of Education is helping current and aspiring teachers realize their dreams of higher education by offering 20 full-tuition graduate-level scholarships. The Teacher Appreciation Scholarship recipients will have the opportunity to complete master's degrees in education from University of Phoenix. The scholarship is open to current K-12 teachers and those who aspire to be teachers and have earned bachelor's degrees.
APOL: 7.56 (-0.35)
University of Phoenix Announces Managing Director of New RedFlint(TM) Experience Center in Las Vegas
BusinessWire - Tue Aug 30, 1:12PM CDT
University of Phoenix(R) has appointed Shavonnah Tiera Collins Managing Director of its RedFlint(TM) experience center, which is expected to open in downtown Las Vegas in October 2016. Collins, an educator and entrepreneur who is highly engaged in the Las Vegas business community, will lead efforts to build engagement and spur innovation within the Las Vegas business, education and government communities.
APOL: 7.56 (-0.35)
ITT Educational Faces the Wrath of Department of Education
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Aug 29, 8:09AM CDT
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) finally took absolute actions against ITT Educational Services, Inc. (ESI) by banning the enrollment of new students who depend on federal financial aid.
ESI: 0.36 (unch), EDU: 47.07 (+0.71), APOL: 7.56 (-0.35), LINC: 2.58 (+0.23)
DeVry Education (DV) Division Launches PawPad Program
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Aug 26, 10:09AM CDT
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM), a part of DeVry Education Group Inc. (DV) recently announced a new program called PawPad.
EDU: 47.07 (+0.71), DV: 22.78 (+0.14), APOL: 7.56 (-0.35), LINC: 2.58 (+0.23)
K-12 Teachers in America Remain Reluctant to Integrate Social Media in the Classroom, Finds University of Phoenix Teacher Survey
BusinessWire - Tue Aug 23, 12:57PM CDT
The majority of Americans engage in social media in some way(1), but the one place they may not be experiencing it is in K-12 schools. Nearly nine in ten (86 percent) K-12 teachers have not integrated social media into their classrooms and the majority (62 percent) indicate they do not plan to do so, according to a recent University of Phoenix(R) College of Education survey of teachers nationwide conducted online by Harris Poll.
APOL: 7.56 (-0.35)
Will Capella Sales Benefit from Non-Degree Programs in 2016?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 23, 8:55AM CDT
On Aug 22, 2016, we issued an updated research report on Capella Education Company (CPLA).
ESI: 0.36 (unch), CPLA: 57.70 (+0.05), APOL: 7.56 (-0.35), LINC: 2.58 (+0.23)
Hormel (HRL) Beats on Q3 Earnings, Raises FY16 Guidance
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Aug 18, 9:21AM CDT
Meat and food products company, Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) reported strong results for third-quarter fiscal 2016 (ended Jul 24, 2016).
SAFM: 94.71 (+0.38), HRL: 37.37 (+0.98), TSN: 75.69 (+1.13), APOL: 7.56 (-0.35)
DeVry Education Unit Upgrades CPA Exam Review Course
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Aug 12, 9:19AM CDT
Becker Professional Education, a subsidiary of DeVry Education Group Inc. (DV) updated its CPA Exam Review course.
EDU: 47.07 (+0.71), DV: 22.78 (+0.14), APOL: 7.56 (-0.35), LINC: 2.58 (+0.23)
Consumer Stock Earnings Around the Corner: SYY, BUR, BRFH
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Aug 11, 8:42AM CDT
The second-quarter earnings season (or the quarter ended Jun 30, 2016) is on its last leg.
COH: 36.03 (+0.19), MDLZ: 42.93 (+0.09), BGS: 49.63 (+2.57), HSY: 96.36 (+0.84), SYY: 49.69 (+0.58), DIS: 92.39 (-0.56), PF: 50.08 (+0.22), MO: 63.50 (+0.53), TSN: 75.69 (+1.13), APOL: 7.56 (-0.35), CL: 73.00 (+0.52), BUR: 2.34 (+0.02)
American Public (APEI) Beats Q2 Earnings; Q3 View Weak
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 10, 8:06AM CDT
American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) reported better-than-expected second quarter results, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate for both earnings and sales.
APEI: 19.46 (+0.61), EDU: 47.07 (+0.71), APOL: 7.56 (-0.35), LINC: 2.58 (+0.23)
University of Phoenix Celebrates Alumna and World Champion Gail Marquis
BusinessWire - Tue Aug 09, 12:10PM CDT
As the world comes together this summer to watch sports history be made, University of Phoenix honors Gail Marquis, a World Champion basketball player. The University's campaign serves to feature and acknowledge Marquis as a World Champion athlete, recognizing her lifelong accomplishments - on and off the court.
APOL: 7.56 (-0.35)
Boys & Girls Clubs of America and University of Phoenix Announce Most Inspirational Moms Scholarship Recipients
BusinessWire - Mon Aug 08, 10:10AM CDT
Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) and University of Phoenix have again come together to celebrate America's most inspirational moms across the country. The hard work and commitment of three incredible mothers has been recognized by the two organizations with full-tuition scholarships towards a bachelor's or master's degree from University of Phoenix.
APOL: 7.56 (-0.35)
Universal Technical (UTI) Q3 Loss Narrows, Sales View Cut
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Aug 08, 8:39AM CDT
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI) reported better-than-expected third-quarter fiscal 2016 earnings per share.
LOPE: 40.31 (+0.41), UTI: 2.10 (-0.10), APOL: 7.56 (-0.35), LINC: 2.58 (+0.23)
Education & Training Services Stocks Under Scanner -- New Oriental Education & Technology, DeVry Education, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and Apollo Education
PR Newswire - Fri Aug 05, 7:00AM CDT
Today's focus is on the Education and Training Services space which encompasses a broad range of services. This industry includes both privately and publicly owned and operated businesses that provide knowledge and training to individuals and groups for profit or not-for-profit. Featured companies on Stock-Callers.com this morning are: New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. (NYSE: EDU), DeVry Education Group Inc. (NYSE: DV), Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Co. (NASDAQ: HMHC), and Apollo Education Group Inc. (NASDAQ: APOL). You can access of our complimentary research reports on these stocks now at:
EDU: 47.07 (+0.71), DV: 22.78 (+0.14), APOL: 7.56 (-0.35), HMHC: 14.29 (-0.38)
Best Western Hotels & Resorts and University of Phoenix Partner to Provide Education and Tuition Reductions for Hotel Employees
BusinessWire - Thu Aug 04, 3:32PM CDT
Best Western(R) Hotels & Resorts and University of Phoenix(R) today announced a partnership that will provide customized hospitality education certificates and tuition reductions to both corporate employees and those employed by Best Western-branded hotels. University of Phoenix has been named a preferred education supplier for Best Western, and is designing customized hospitality certificates with course sequences that reflect the hotel chain's needs.
APOL: 7.56 (-0.35)
Hanesbrands (HBI) Lags Q2 Earnings, Sales; Keeps '16 View
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 03, 10:00AM CDT
Hanesbrands Inc.'s (HBI) second-quarter 2016 earnings per share of 51 cents missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 52 cents by 1.92%.
POOL: 93.54 (+0.52), WYNN: 103.00 (-0.49), HBI: 26.14 (+0.43), APOL: 7.56 (-0.35)
ITT Educational (ESI) Reports Q2 Earnings, Revenues Lag
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 03, 9:59AM CDT
Educational Services, Inc. (ESI) reported earnings per share of 18 cents in the second quarter of 2016, as against the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 4 cents.
BNED: 9.58 (+0.04), ESI: 0.36 (unch), EDU: 47.07 (+0.71), APOL: 7.56 (-0.35)
Health Means Business White Paper Now Available About the Latest in Healthy Work Trends
BusinessWire - Wed Aug 03, 6:02AM CDT
University of Phoenix(R) College of Health Professions today shared key findings from the Phoenix Health Means Business Forum the College hosted in May. Spearheaded by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the two-year Health Means Business campaign travels to communities across the nation to engage local businesses and key community stakeholders in discussions about health, education and economic outcomes, and to encourage increased business involvement in building healthy communities.
APOL: 7.56 (-0.35)