Articles from DeVry University

DeVry University will join fellow winners of the Chicago Innovation Awards, the Chicago region’s foremost annual celebration of innovation, in New York City on Friday, August 1st to ring the Closing Bell of the Nasdaq Stock Market. The event emphasizes the surge of innovation that is occurring in the Chicago region and shines a spotlight on the organizations that make up its vibrant economy.

Graduation is an incredible milestone for many learners, but a group of Chicago high school students from DeVry University Advantage Academy (DUAA) are celebrating something extra special – crossing the graduation stage with a head start on college.

Paralympic Basketball gold medalist and Keller Graduate School of Management alum Jorge Sanchez will deliver the keynote address at DeVry University and its Keller Graduate School of Management Commencement Ceremonies on Sunday, June 8. Sanchez will address more than 2,000 graduates and will share his incredible journey of how he overcame life’s greatest hurdles, beginning with just one step.

DeVry University announced today the launch of DeVryPro, an innovative platform that aims to help individuals and organizations upskill and reskill in today’s fast evolving landscape. Developed in collaboration between DeVry academic and industry leaders, the platform will offer practical, industry-aligned courses integrated with AI to equip learners with the necessary skills to excel, enhance workforce productivity and deliver measurable results for organizations.

DeVry University’s Board of Trustees today announced the appointment of Dana H. Born, Ph.D. as its new Chair. A leader in higher education, Dr. Born brings extensive military, academic and board experience to the role. She is the first female elected to this position in the university’s 94-year history.

DeVry University released its third annual Impact Report today, which shares the university’s impact on its students, corporate partners, the economy and communities. The report, Empowering Tomorrow’s Workforce through Lifelong Education, examines the university’s role in helping educate the next generation of professionals while supporting their lifelong learning as the demands of modern workplaces change.

DeVry University announced today the expansion of its certificate programs, launching the Graduate Certificate in Innovation to prepare the next generation of AI, technology and business leaders. Harnessing the power of DeVry’s partnership with 1871, select coursework will combine academic learning with 1871’s real-world industry practices.

DeVry University announced the inaugural recipient of the DeVry University Healthcare Relationship Excellence Award – Datavant, a health data platform company working to make the world’s health data secure, accessible and usable. Datavant drives data connectivity into action by offering a proprietary platform and network that deliver critical solutions across the healthcare ecosystem. The award recognizes organizations that showcase exceptional collaborative innovation, community impact and unwavering support for healthcare education.

DeVry University’s President and CEO, Elise Awwad, has been named as a 2025 Chicago Titan 100 by Titan CEO for the second year in a row. The award recognizes Chicago’s preeminent leaders in private and public sectors. These Titans of Industry demonstrate exceptional leadership, vision, passion and influence in their field.

DeVry University has received the prestigious People’s Choice Award at the 23rd annual Chicago Innovation Awards for its Women + Tech Scholars program. The awards are one of Chicago’s foremost recognitions and celebrate the region’s most innovative organizations.

DeVry University announced today the launch of its cutting-edge cyber range platform. Powered by Cloud Range, DeVry's cyber range offers realistic, immersive simulations that mimic real-world cyber threats. Learners can practice and master a wide range of cybersecurity techniques, from analytics and investigation to repulsion and remediation.

DeVry University announced today a partnership with OneTen, a coalition of leading employers committed to unlocking opportunity for skilled talent without four-year degrees. This collaboration will provide scholarships to support qualifying DeVry learners in gaining work-ready skills along with access to job opportunities from OneTen coalition members.

DeVry University announced an impactful partnership with 1871 aimed at advancing and fostering AI innovation and entrepreneurship. Known for being a catalyst in Chicago’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, 1871 is a collective of trailblazing founders, visionary leaders and resilient innovators.

Edwige A. Robinson will deliver the keynote address at DeVry University and its Keller Graduate School of Management Commencement Ceremonies on Sunday, June 9. Robinson will address more than two thousand graduates and will share her journey, fueled by resilience, grit and an unwavering belief in the possible. DeVry’s Honorary Lifetime Trustee and Keller’s Co-founder Ronald J. Taylor will introduce her.

DeVry University announced today the addition of four new scholarship programs for eligible students and alumni to help them pursue or advance their education.

DeVry University announces the launch of the Student Financial Transparency Initiative as part of its steadfast commitment to accountability, student service and career readiness.

DeVry University’s President and CEO, Elise Awwad, has been named as a 2024 Chicago Titan 100 by Titan CEO . The award recognizes Chicago’s visionary leaders through the Titan 100 program. Representing both the private and public sectors, these Titans of Industry demonstrate exceptional leadership, vision, passion and influence in their field.

DeVry University announced today the expansion of its academic programs for aspiring and current professionals within the field of accounting to address critical workforce skills gaps.

DeVry University has been ranked by the Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine among the top 10 colleges and universities for Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services. The annual recognition highlights advancements of Hispanics in higher education and spotlights institutions dedicated to meeting the educational needs of the Latino community.

DeVry University’s EDGE – Accelerating the Advancement of Women is being recognized by the 2023 Diversity Impact Awards as a Top 25 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for its outstanding contributions to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. This recognition is granted by Talent Dimensions and Global ERG Network.

DeVry University celebrates the 50th anniversary of its Keller Graduate School of Management. Throughout its five-decade history, Keller has been providing tech and business-focused education to prepare the leaders of today and tomorrow.

Natalie Fikes will deliver the keynote address at DeVry University and its Keller Graduate School of Management commencement ceremonies on Sunday, June 11. Fikes will address more than three thousand Keller and DeVry graduates being conferred at the Rosemont Theatre in Rosemont, Ill. respectively at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Fikes will share her personal story of resilience and what it takes to beat the odds and reach your maximum potential.

DeVry University released today its first annual Impact Report, which shares DeVry University’s impact on our students, corporate partners, the economy and communities. The report closely examines the current state of higher education and how DeVry’s unique approach is helping to drive better outcomes and close the opportunity gap for diverse, underserved learners.

DeVry University has appointed Jane Oates, president of WorkingNation and Partnership for Public Service’s President and CEO, Max Stier to its Board of Trustees to help govern DeVry as an education leader and fulfill its mission to close society’s opportunity gap through increased access to education, relevant partnerships and unmatched support to traditional and nontraditional students.

Forty-two outstanding DeVry University students received the UNCF DeVry Gateway Scholarship.

DeVry University has been ranked sixth out of 200 colleges and universities in Newsweek’s list of America’s Top Online Colleges in 2023. The prestigious award, presented by Newsweek and Statista, highlights the nation’s top higher education institutions with online degrees.

DeVry University, its Keller Graduate School of Management and the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) announced today an exclusive education partnership that provides NWSL players and employees undergraduate and graduate education opportunities. The partnership will offer athletes essential skills for their future careers while ensuring they have a flexible learning environment and support required for a professional athlete pursuing higher education.

DeVry University announced today multiple initiatives to close the skills gap for aspiring and current professionals within the field of cybersecurity. With the launch of its Future Cyber Defenders Scholars Program and Future Cyber Defenders Scholarship, DeVry is reinforcing its commitment to providing educational opportunities for in-demand skills critical to meet the evolving, real-time workforce needs of businesses. Additionally, DeVry announced the launch of its Nonprofit Cyber Grant program in Atlanta supporting a cohort of professionals from Atlanta-area nonprofit organizations who will participate in dedicated cybersecurity training courses to better equip their organizations for protection against cyber threats.

DeVry University announced today the launch of its Nonprofit Cyber Grant program. This program is comprised of a cohort of three professionals from Atlanta-area nonprofit organizations who will participate in dedicated cybersecurity training courses to better equip their organizations with the tools and knowledge needed for protection against cyber threats. The Nonprofit Cyber Grant will include employees from Communities in Schools, Multi-Agency Alliance for Children (MAAC), and Wellspring Living.

DeVry University has partnered with CompTIA Apprenticeships for Tech to develop new career options in IT while helping organizations recruit new talent to fill their staffing needs. The apprenticeship program aims to fill high-demand IT occupations by expanding training and certification opportunities, particularly from underrepresented communities in the current tech force.

A student’s decision to transfer from one school to another is one filled with both anticipation about pursuing their education and frustration with the credit transfer process. According to the latest report from U.S. Government Accountability Office1, transfer students lose, on average, 43 percent of their credits, costing them more time and money to complete their post-secondary education.

DeVry University Advantage Academy received the Clayton County Board of Education Outstanding Services Award. This recognition highlights DeVry University’s partnership with Riverdale High School in Riverdale, Ga., and their unwavering commitment to providing access and opportunity to high school students.

The divide in workforce equity persists as labor forces are being dramatically reshaped by continuous technological change, making tech-fluency all the more vital to help close that gap. DeVry University is committed to being a part of that solution through the launch of its NextGen Hispanic Scholars Program, which is designed to help Hispanic, Latino and Latina students overcome tech skills barriers and become workforce-ready by graduation.

DeVry University Professor Mike Reitzel, Ph.D., was recently named a Fulbright Specialist, a program within the U.S. Department of State for U.S. academics and established professionals. As a Fulbright Specialist, Reitzel will travel overseas to engage in project-based exchanges at assigned “host” companies, serving as an expert consultant on critical projects.

As technology evolves, so does the field of engineering technology. Career options in engineering technology are growing, with opportunities emerging in 5G, smart sensors, renewable energy, the Internet of Things and other disruptive technologies. Job openings requiring at least one disruptive tech skill are projected to grow between 17% and 135% over the next five years.

Technology has dramatically changed how Americans live and work, and the skills needed for jobs today and careers of tomorrow. The application of continuous improvement has evolved to continuous innovation. To accelerate DeVry’s innovation, Robert Wrubel is being appointed as DeVry University’s new Chief Innovation and Partnerships Officer, effective today.

According to PwC’s The Future of Work – a Journey to 2022 report, “Disruptive innovations are creating new industries and business models and destroying old ones. New technologies, data analytics and social networks are having a huge impact on how people communicate, collaborate and work. As generations collide, workforces become more diverse and people work longer; traditional career models may soon be a thing of the past. Many of the roles and job titles of tomorrow will be ones we’ve not even thought of yet1.”

Seven degree programs at DeVry University and its Keller Graduate School of Management were reaffirmed as accredited by Project Management Institute Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC). Specifically:

DeVry University is announcing a comprehensive, ongoing commitment to engage and support current and future alumni in meeting the challenges of a rapidly changing workforce with “Career Compact,” a lifelong career and professional learning resource developed as a complimentary benefit for all current and future DeVry and Keller Graduate School of Management graduates.

DeVry University is proud to welcome home 16 Team USA students and alums who competed in the Paralympic Games. Of those, 13 are bringing back medals in their respective sports, for a total of 13 medals overall.

With the medals awarded, the iconic moments still echoing in the minds of sports fans around the world and the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 officially closed, DeVry University, an official education provider of Team USA, is excited to continue celebrating the achievements of its student and alumni athletes.

DeVry University today announced the roster of 44 Team DeVry athletes who will compete at the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020. Ready to represent Team USA, these U.S. Olympians and Paralympians have graduated or are continuing their education at DeVry University or its Keller School of Management.

DeVry University announced today its new Future-Ready Transfer Scholarship to help make higher education more affordable and earning a degree within reach. Community colleges support 40 percent of all undergraduate students in the U.S., but less than 20 percent finish their degree or transfer to a four-year college or university1. Helping students navigate the college environment can help improve these outcomes, and DeVry is creating a pathway that more easily allows transfer students the opportunity to earn their degree.

Elana Meyers Taylor, U.S. Olympic medalist and DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management alum, will deliver the keynote address at the university’s commencement ceremonies on Saturday, July 17 and 31. More than 2,800 graduates nationwide will be conferred in virtual celebrations where Meyers Taylor will speak on the importance of resilience.

DeVry University celebrates its 90th year as a pacesetter for innovative education and online learning, as it continues its mission of providing students with educational pathways to help prepare them for careers in today’s rapidly transforming economy.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, by the year 2029 more than 476,000 new jobs are predicted to be available in business1. Working towards preparing students for an ever-changing workforce, DeVry University today announced a new Business Essentials certificate to equip students with interdisciplinary business skills working professionals need today and in the future.

Interactive College of Technology (ICT) and DeVry University are partnering to provide a seamless pathway for ICT graduates who earn their associate degree to continue their academic journey towards a bachelor’s degree at DeVry. The transfer agreement also provides a complimentary course to prepare for college, tuition savings, and waived application fee for ICT alumni, faculty and staff in addition to the credit transfer pathway.