Ashford University

Ashford University Announces First-Ever Virtual Career Fair

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Monday, July 27, 2020
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SAN DIEGO, July 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ashford University has partnered with CareerEco to host the university's first-ever Virtual Career Fair for students and alumni on July 29, 2020.

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  • SAN DIEGO, July 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ashford University has partnered with CareerEco to host the university's first-ever Virtual Career Fair for students and alumni on July 29, 2020.
  • Recruitersare encouraged to participate online from anywhere across the United States during this unique opportunity to screen and recruit applicants from more than 60+ different degree programs at Ashford.
  • Ashford University is a recognized leader and innovator in distance learning and online education.
  • Ashford offers associate, bachelor's, master's,and doctoral degree programs .For more information, please visit www.ashford.edu , www.facebook.com/ashforduniversity , or www.twitter.com/AshfordU .

Ashford University Hosts 4th Annual Early Childhood Education Conference: Educating with a Purpose

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Monday, July 27, 2020
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SAN DIEGO, July 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ashford University will host its 4th Annual Early Childhood Education Conference virtually on August 3-5, 2020.

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  • SAN DIEGO, July 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ashford University will host its 4th Annual Early Childhood Education Conference virtually on August 3-5, 2020.
  • This year's conference, Educating with a Purpose, brings more than 26 sessions presented by Ashford faculty, students, alumni, and early education professionals.
  • Dr. Craig Swenson, President of Ashford University, shared: "Our communities are facing new and evolving challenges that impact access and quality of education for our youth.
  • Ashford University is a recognized leader and innovator in distance learning and online education.

Forbes School of Business & Technology™ Launches the Center for Women's Leadership

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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
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SAN DIEGO, June 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Forbes School of Business & Technology at Ashford University announced today the launch of its Center for Women's Leadership, a network of scholars, practitioners, and students who seek to advance the standing of women in leadership, and enhance their knowledge, expertise, and research in this important area.

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  • SAN DIEGO, June 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Forbes School of Business & Technology at Ashford University announced today the launch of its Center for Women's Leadership, a network of scholars, practitioners, and students who seek to advance the standing of women in leadership, and enhance their knowledge, expertise, and research in this important area.
  • Robert Daugherty, Dean of the Forbes School of Business and Technology shared, "We are pleased with today's launch of the Center for Women's Leadership.
  • The Center will facilitate and support the ongoing conversation about women in leadership by providing information, resources, and networking opportunities."
  • Moira Forbes, the publisher of ForbesWomen and an Executive Vice President of Forbes Media added, "The Center for Women's Leadership is purpose-built to support the success of women, especially women from historically underrepresented communities.

Zovio & Blue Shield of California to Provide Opportunities for Debt-free Education to BSCA Employees & Their Families

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Monday, February 24, 2020
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In addition, immediate family members of Blue Shield of California employees can also enroll in Ashford University degree programs at a discounted tuition rate.

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  • In addition, immediate family members of Blue Shield of California employees can also enroll in Ashford University degree programs at a discounted tuition rate.
  • We understand that student debt can be a barrier for employees who are interested in furthering their education.
  • We look forward to supporting them, their employees and their employees' families as part of the Zovio community."
  • The company has contributed more than $500 million to Blue Shield of California Foundation since 2002 to have an impact on California communities.

Ashford University Announces Approval by the California State Approving Agency for Veterans Affairs Education Benefits

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Tuesday, February 18, 2020
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SAN DIEGO, Feb. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Ashford University announced today that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), serving as the California State Approving Agency, has approved Ashford University's application for continued eligibility to administer veterans education benefits.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Feb. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Ashford University announced today that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), serving as the California State Approving Agency, has approved Ashford University's application for continued eligibility to administer veterans education benefits.
  • "For more than a decade Ashford University has proudly served student veterans, active-duty military, and their families.
  • We have remained steadfast in our efforts to protect the choice of the more than 3,500 students who utilize their veterans education benefits at Ashford University," shared Dr. Craig Swenson, President.
  • "We are grateful to leaders at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for ensuring student veterans are eligible to access their educational benefits."

Zovio Announces Ashford University Has Received Approval from California State Approving Agency for Veterans Education

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Tuesday, February 18, 2020
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CHANDLER, Ariz., Feb. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Zovio (Nasdaq: ZVO), an education technology services company, announced today Ashford University received approval from theDepartment of Veterans Affairs (VA), serving as the California State Approving Agency (CA SAA), on their application to the state of California with a retroactive effective date of July 1, 2019.

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  • CHANDLER, Ariz., Feb. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Zovio (Nasdaq: ZVO), an education technology services company, announced today Ashford University received approval from theDepartment of Veterans Affairs (VA), serving as the California State Approving Agency (CA SAA), on their application to the state of California with a retroactive effective date of July 1, 2019.
  • "Approving Ashford University achieves our mutual goal of providing veteran students with a high-quality education using the VA Education Benefits they earned in service to our country," said Andrew Clark, Founder, President and CEO of Zovio.
  • Ashford University's structure is ideally suited to the unique needs of student veterans and those affiliated with the military.
  • Ashford University's new student survey respondents indicate 95% of military students would recommend Ashford to others seeking a degree.

Ashford University's Forbes School of Business & Technology™ joins forces with Executive Next Practices Institute for the Executive Next Practices Forum

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Thursday, February 13, 2020
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SAN DIEGO, Feb. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Forbes School of Business & Technology at Ashford University announced today its alliance with the Executive Next Practices Institute for the upcoming Executive Next Practices ForumHigh Impact Communications: Driving Innovation, Inclusion & Results.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Feb. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Forbes School of Business & Technology at Ashford University announced today its alliance with the Executive Next Practices Institute for the upcoming Executive Next Practices ForumHigh Impact Communications: Driving Innovation, Inclusion & Results.
  • The event will be held on Friday, February 21, 2020, at 8:30 a.m. PT at UCI Beall Applied Innovation.
  • Attendees of the High Impact Communications: Driving Innovation, Inclusion & Results Forum will learn about:
    How others receive your messagesare you communicating the right intent?
  • At Ashford, students enroll in professionally relevant degree programs, benefit from innovative learning technologies, and learn from practitioner scholars.

Masonicare to Provide Tuition Benefits to Team Members and Family Members Through Zovio Employer Services

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Tuesday, December 17, 2019
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Masonicare's tuition assistance benefits will enable eligible caregivers and other employees to pursue associate, bachelor's or master's degrees at Ashford University.

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  • Masonicare's tuition assistance benefits will enable eligible caregivers and other employees to pursue associate, bachelor's or master's degrees at Ashford University.
  • Immediate family members also receive education benefits through this new program.
  • "Masonicare is committed to supporting our staff in their educational pursuits," says Anneliese Rosenstein, Director of Benefits.
  • "We are excited to launch this new partnership and support learning needs at Masonicare," said Michael Rolnick, Senior Vice President of Employer Services at Zovio.

Online Schools Report Publishes Ranking of Best Online Bachelor's Degrees in Child Development for 2020

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Monday, November 18, 2019
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EUGENE, Ore., Nov. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Online Schools Report has released their ranking of the Best Online Bachelor's Degrees in Child Development.

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  • EUGENE, Ore., Nov. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Online Schools Report has released their ranking of the Best Online Bachelor's Degrees in Child Development.
  • OSR, the new student resource site, based their ranking strictly on data, prioritizing the school's ability to deliver an online education comparable to an on-campus degree.
  • Online Schools Report is here to ensure that these programs are held to the same standard as traditional education, while exploring the unique benefits of online programs.
  • Here are all the schools with the Best Online Bachelor's Degrees in Child Development:
    Ashford University - San Diego, California
    Central Michigan University - Mount Pleasant, Michigan
    Fresno Pacific University - Fresno, California
    Union Institute & University - Cincinnati, Ohio
    Read the full ranking here:
    Best Online Bachelor's Degrees in Child Development:
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Zovio teams with Pacific Seafood to expand their tuition benefits

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Friday, October 25, 2019
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Zovio Employer Services has teamed up with Pacific Seafood to expand their employee tuition benefits, making it possible for more than 3,000 of their employees to obtain associate, bachelor's or master's degrees at Ashford University without the stress of taking out student loans.

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  • Zovio Employer Services has teamed up with Pacific Seafood to expand their employee tuition benefits, making it possible for more than 3,000 of their employees to obtain associate, bachelor's or master's degrees at Ashford University without the stress of taking out student loans.
  • Pacific Seafood, one of the largest seafood companies in North America, is offering tuition savings opportunities for employee family members as well.
  • Pacific Seafood Group is headquartered in Clackamas, OR and employs more than 3,000 team members across 41 facilities in 11 states.
  • Pacific Seafood is increasing its hiring efforts nationwide and is actively looking for skilled associates for immediate hire.