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Ashford University Announces Receipt by AU NFP of IRS Determination of Nonprofit Status
February 15, 2019Ashford University announced today that AU NFP received determination from the Internal Revenue Service that it is exempt from federal income tax under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501 (c)...
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Ashford University Releases Fall 2018 Dean's List Recognizing Academic Achievement
February 6, 2019Ashford faculty and staff are pleased to announce the Fall 2018 Dean's List for Ashford University. Some 155 more Ashford students made the list this term, with 14 international countries of...
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Ashford University Launches New Bachelor's Degree Programs in Cyber & Data Security Technology and Web & Mobile App Technology
January 23, 2019The Forbes School of Business & Technology™ at Ashford University has launched new Bachelor of Science in Cyber & Data Security Technology and Bachelor of Science in Web & Mobile App Technology...
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Ashford University Bachelors of Science in Nursing Program Receives Accreditation from Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
November 14, 2018Ashford University announced today that its Baccalaureate Nursing program has been awarded accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Earning national accreditation...
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Ashford University Virtual Teaching & Learning Conference to Feature Keynote on Transitioning from the Military into the Civilian Workforce
November 7, 2018Maurice D. Wilson, MCPO, USN (Ret), President/Executive Director, National Veterans Transition Services, Inc., will keynote the annual Ashford University Teaching and Learning (TLC) Conference...
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Merger of Ashford University and University of the Rockies Finalized
November 1, 2018Ashford University announced today that following the approval by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) on June 29, 2018 to merge Ashford University and University of the...
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Author and Think Tank Fellow Mark P. Mills to Deliver STEM Day Keynote
October 30, 2018Mark P. Mills, businessman, author, Forbes.com columnist, and Faculty Fellow at the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science at Northwestern University, will deliver the keynote address...
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Steve Forbes Headlines 2018 Distinguished Speaker Series in Virtual Talk to be Held October 23
October 18, 2018For the second year in a row, the Forbes School of Business & Technology at Ashford University will conclude its Distinguished Speaker Series with a presentation from Forbes Media Chairman and...
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Author, Educator, TEDx Speaker Dr. Emad Rahim to Address Ashford University's Fall Class of 2018
October 2, 2018Ashford University announced that author Dr. Emad Rahim will deliver the keynote address at its fall commencement. Ashford's commencement ceremony is set for 10 a.m. on Sunday, October 14, at...
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Ashford University's Fall Commencement Ceremony Scheduled for October 14
September 19, 2018Ashford University will hold its commencement ceremony on Sunday, October 14. The ceremony will take place at the Viejas Arena, 5500 Canyon Crest Drive. Graduates and their guests from across the...
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Ashford University to Offer Scholarships to Military Spouses in San Diego County
September 11, 2018For the ninth consecutive year, Ashford University is offering five Homefront Heroes scholarships to military spouses in San Diego County. Recipients can use the full-tuition scholarship for...
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Ashford University Recognized in Diverse Top 100 for Bachelor's and Master's Degrees Awarded to Minority Students
September 7, 2018Ashford University has once again been ranked among the Diverse Top 100 for bachelor's and master's degrees conferred to minority students. The 2017 rankings placed Ashford 11th for master's...
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Ashford University Donates $10K Grant to San Diego Unified School District's Children and Youth in Transition Program
September 4, 2018Ashford University presented a $10,000 check to Ibarra Elementary Principal Susie Sovereign for the San Diego Unified School District's (SDUSD's) Children and Youth in Transition program last...
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Ashford University to Celebrate 100th Anniversary August 20th in Clinton, Iowa
August 15, 2018Ashford University will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its founding with a series of events kicking off August 20, including a presentation on the history of the university, an alumni and...
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Ricardo Fogel Named Ashford University's Outstanding Alum of the Month
July 24, 2018Ricardo Fogel has been named Ashford University's Outstanding Alum of the Month for July 2018. The Ashford University Outstanding Alum of the Month recognition highlights Ashford graduates who...
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WSCUC Approves Merger Of Ashford University And University Of The Rockies
July 17, 2018Ashford University announced today that the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) has approved its proposed merger with University of the Rockies. "We're pleased to have reached...
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Ashford University Launches New Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction
July 11, 2018The Ashford University College of Education has launched a new Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction program. The online program is designed to prepare students for instruction and...
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Ashford University Releases Spring 2018 Dean’s List
June 28, 2018SAN DIEGO, CA (June 28, 2018) – Ashford faculty and staff are pleased to announce the Spring 2018 Dean’s List for Ashford University. The Dean’s List recognizes undergraduate students in...
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Imani Amia Frederickson Named Ashford University's Outstanding Alum of the Month
June 19, 2018Imani Amia Frederickson has been named Ashford University's Outstanding Alum of the Month for June 2018. The Ashford University Outstanding Alum of the Month recognition highlights Ashford...
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Ashford University Launches New Master's Degree in Finance
June 13, 2018The Forbes School of Business & Technology™ at Ashford University has launched a new Master of Science in Finance program. The online program is designed to prepare students for finance careers...
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Ashford University Welcomes Veterans as a Certified Veteran Supportive Campus in Arizona
June 6, 2018Ashford University has been certified as a Veteran Supportive Campus (VSC) in the Greater Phoenix area of Arizona by the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services. As part of the ongoing effort to...
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Ashford University Awards Academic Scholarships to Parent of Elementary Student and Elementary School Teacher
June 4, 2018As part of Ashford University's continuing partnership with the No Excuses University network of schools, Ashford recently awarded two individuals with scholarships to attend Ashford University....
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Derek Walker Named Ashford University's Outstanding Alum of the Month
May 24, 2018Derek Walker has been named Ashford University's Outstanding Alum of the Month for May 2018. The Ashford University Outstanding Alum of the Month recognition highlights Ashford graduates who have...
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Ashford University Launches New Bachelor's Degree in Computer Software Technology
May 16, 2018The Forbes School of Business & Technology™ at Ashford University has launched a new Bachelor of Science in Computer Software Technology program. The online program is designed to prepare...
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Ashford University Cuts Ribbon for Student Services and Student Veterans Center in Arizona
May 14, 2018On Friday, May 11, 2018, Ashford University and Bridgepoint Education hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of their newest Student Veterans Center and Online Student...
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Ashford University Recognized as a Top 100 Minority Degree Producer by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
May 9, 2018Ashford University has been named to Diverse: Issues in Higher Education's list of "Top 100 Degree Producers rankings of the institutions that confer the most degrees to minority students" for...
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Florida Resident Wins Nationwide Competition to Sing National Anthem at Ashford University's Commencement Ceremony on May 6
May 3, 2018On Sunday, May 6, thousands of Ashford University graduates and their guests will attend Ashford's spring commencement ceremony at the Viejas Arena in San Diego. Only one graduate will perform the...
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Former Harlem Globetrotter Kevin Daley to Deliver Keynote Speech at Ashford University's Spring Commencement
April 25, 2018Ashford University has selected former Harlem Globetrotter and Ashford alumnus Kevin "Special K" Daley to deliver the keynote address at its spring commencement ceremony. The ceremony is set for...
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Ashford University Hosts First Phoenix Heroes Day with Treasures 4 Teachers
April 20, 2018Ashford University, along with parent company Bridgepoint Education, held its first annual Heroes Day service project in Phoenix on April 14, 2018 by supporting Treasures 4 Teachers. Sixty...
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Ashford University's Spring Commencement Ceremony Scheduled for May 6
April 19, 2018Ashford University will hold its commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 6, 2018. The ceremony will take place at the Viejas Arena, 5500 Canyon Crest Drive. Graduates and their guests from across the...
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Nakia Bennett Named Ashford University's Outstanding Alum of the Month
April 17, 2018Nakia Bennett has been named Ashford University's Outstanding Alum of the Month for April 2018. The Ashford University Outstanding Alum of the Month recognition highlights Ashford graduates who...
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Ashford University to Sponsor the Denver Public Schools Foundation's 2018 Achieve Gala
April 12, 2018Ashford University announced today that it is a National Honor Society Sponsor of the Denver Public Schools Foundation's 2018 Achieve Gala. This will be the third consecutive year it has sponsored...
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Bridgepoint Education and Ashford University to Host 17th Heroes Day Community Volunteer Event
April 10, 2018Bridgepoint Education, Inc. (NYSE: BPI) is celebrating National Volunteer Month by hosting Heroes Day, an organization-wide volunteer event, on Saturday, April 14. Employees from Bridgepoint...
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Ashford University Hosts Charity Head-Shaving Event for the St. Baldrick's Foundation to Fund Childhood Cancer Research
April 5, 2018Ashford University hosted a head-shaving event for the St. Baldrick's Foundation on Wednesday, March 28. Six Ashford University employees joined community members and had their heads shaved to...
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Forbes School of Business and Technology™ at Ashford University to Host Distinguished Lecturer Series Event in San Diego on April 10
March 29, 2018The Forbes School of Business and Technology™ at Ashford University will host the first event of its 2018 Distinguished Lecturer Series on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. This free event, open to all...
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Ashford University Launches New Continuing Education Courses in Partnership with Teaching Channel
March 27, 2018Ashford University has partnered with Teaching Channel, a leading online resource for K-12 educators, to offer four new continuing education courses for K-12 educators. The graduate-level online...
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Ashford University and University of the Rockies Plan to Merge and Become an Independent, Non-profit University
March 13, 2018Ashford University and University of the Rockies today announced Ashford University has submitted an application to the WASC Senior College and University Commission ("WSCUC") to merge, creating...
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Pamela J. Edwards Named Ashford University's Outstanding Alum of the Month
March 13, 2018Pamela J. Edwards has been named Ashford University's Outstanding Alum of the Month for March 2018. The Ashford University Outstanding Alum of the Month recognition highlights Ashford graduates...
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Ashford University is a Safe and Warm Sponsor of the American Red Cross Mile High Chapter’s 2018 Heroes Soiree
March 5, 2018DENVER (March 1, 2018) – Ashford University is joining sister institution University of the Rockies as a Safe and Warm Sponsor of the American Red Cross Mile High Chapter’s 2018 Heroes Soiree...
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Forbes School of Business & Technology Human Resources Program Named a 2018 Leadership Excellence and Development Award Winner by HR.com
March 1, 2018The Forbes School of Business & Technology™ at Ashford University bachelor of arts in human resources management (BAHRM) program has been named a 2018 Leadership Excellence and Development...
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Ashford University Announces Gold Sponsorship of Downtown Denver Partnership for 2018
February 28, 2018SAN DIEGO (February 28, 2018) – Ashford University, along with parent company Bridgepoint Education and sister institution University of the Rockies, has announced it is a gold sponsor of the...
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Home Base Iowa Names Ashford University a Certified Higher Academic Military Partner
February 26, 2018Ashford University has been named a Home Base Iowa Certified Higher Academic Military Partner (CHAMPs). The CHAMPs program aims to attract veterans and their families to Iowa to pursue a higher...
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Published Author Burnita Bluitt Named Ashford University's Outstanding Alum of the Month
February 14, 2018Burnita Bluitt has been named Ashford University's Outstanding Alum of the Month for February 2018. The Ashford University Outstanding Alum of the Month recognition highlights Ashford success...
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Ashford University Releases Fall 2017 Dean’s List
February 9, 2018SAN DIEGO, Feb. 9, 2018 -- Ashford faculty and staff are pleased to announce the Fall 2017 Dean’s List for Ashford University. The Dean’s List recognizes undergraduate students in online...
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Ashford University Launches New Bachelor's Degree in Human Services Leadership
February 7, 2018Ashford University has launched a new Bachelor of Science in Human Services Leadership (BSHSL) degree program. The online program is designed to prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and...
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego Give 2017 Distinguished Award to Ashford University
February 7, 2018On January 17, 2018, Ashford University received the 2017 Distinguished Award from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego. This award recognizes organizations that provide strong support to...
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Ashford University Announces Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Development with Differentiated Instruction
January 24, 2018Ashford University has announced a new Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Development with Differentiated Instruction (BAECDDI) degree program. Developed in response to the changing needs of...
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Ashford University Launches New Bachelor's Degree in Marketing
January 24, 2018The Forbes School of Business & Technology™ at Ashford University has launched the new Bachelor of Arts in Marketing degree program. The online program is designed to prepare students for...
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Ashford University Health Information Management Program Receives Accreditation from Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education
January 23, 2018The Ashford University Health Information Management program has received accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)....
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T-Mobile Employee Kenitra Williams Named Ashford University's Outstanding Alum of the Month
January 16, 2018Kenitra Williams has been named Ashford University's Outstanding Alum of the Month for January 2018. The Ashford University Outstanding Alum of the Month recognition highlights Ashford success...