With more than 73,000 Borrower Defense to Repayment claims, it would appear that they would be required to sign. According to the Updated Signature Requirements: "If the Department has approved a significant number of borrower defense or false... — read more
More politicians on the bandwagon for UoPX to pay borrower defense claims
https://www.durbin.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/letter_to_ed_recoup_bd_ashford_phoenix_final_w_signatures.pdf
Durbin, DeLauro Send Letter Urging Department Of Education To Recoup Funds From Predatory, For-Profit Colleges University Of Phoenix And Ashford
... — read more
“a moral and ethical duty” to abide by Phoenix’s confidentiality agreement." LOL
"In early March, Liebich and fellow State Board members Bill Gilbert and David Hill spent time perusing a virtual “data room” set up by the sellers. The data room provided a “very thorough” but confidential window into Phoenix’s finances, Liebich... — read more
What happens if Apollo/Vistria cannot unload the University of Phoenix?
This is a question that may need to be answered. And what happens to UoPX employees?
State of Idaho Treasurer asking questions
https://www.idahoednews.org/north-idaho/could-the-phoenix-purchase-hurt-idahos-credit-rating-a-state-committee-seeks-answers/
Fact check
"University of Phoenix leadership cares deeply about education and access for non-traditional students." https://www.uidaho.edu/president/university-of-phoenix-affiliation
Idaho AG Labrador subpoenaes University of Idaho President Green
"The attorney general’s office has subpoenaed University of Idaho President C. Scott Green, as it continues to pursue a lawsuit against the State Board of Education. This latest subpoena, dated Tuesday, centers on one of the key points of Attorney... — read more
73,000+ Borrower Defense to Repayment Claims
University of Phoenix will have to lawyer up...big time. https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/education/article278098417.html
Glowing revues!
Phoenix for life! https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/University-of-Phoenix-Reviews-E130372_P2.htm?filter.iso3Language=eng
Borrower Defense Claims
Tip of the iceberg. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/student-loans-former-university-of-phoenix-students-get-37-million-in-loans-discharged-184018216.html
UoPX at September 11 Advertising Summit
University of Phoenix may be subprime in its educational offerings, but they are masters at marketing. Saw their ads on CBS' Big Brother this week. Before that they appeared on Shark Week. How much does the school pay for marketing and advertising?... — read more
"The University of Phoenix’s online platform is one of the best in the country"
https://www.idahostatesman.com/opinion/readers-opinion/article275681471.html#storylink=cpy
On a scale from 1 to 10, how is CL's temper?
EDMC, Northcentral, HotChalk, Cadence Education. Quite an interesting work history.
Public Meeting about University of Idaho-UoPX deal
Monday 8-14-23 at 9:30 am PST. Should be interesting.
Editorial
"University of Phoenix Please dig deeper into the mess that the University of Idaho is getting into with the University of Phoenix and its two owners: Apollo Global Management and Vistria Group. As a consumer advocate who has investigated the... — read more
"Graduate Degrees That Leave You Deeper In Debt"
Phoenix near the top of the list. https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaeltnietzel/2023/08/03/graduate-degrees-that-leave-you-deeper-in-debt/?sh=2d2c26bfd41b
Hits from the Right
https://idahofreedom.org/idahos-university-of-phoenix-and-nonprofit-would-be-exempt-from-most-government-accountability-statutes/ https://idahofreedom.org/the-dei-consequences-of-the-university-of-idahos-550-million-gamble-on-newu/
University of Idaho racking up lawyer bills for Phoenix deal
"The University of Idaho has paid a Boise law firm nearly $200,000 so far this year — with almost no explanation. However, it appears that much of Hawley Troxell’s work stems from the U of I’s controversial bid to buy the University of... — read more
Idaho is claiming University of Phoenix made $145M annual profit?
Who believes this? "Strong financials. University of Phoenix has high cash flow, with a profit margin of about 18%, based on annual revenue of $800 million and profit of $145 million."... — read more
"Party B"
Another potential buyer, Party B. https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/state-board-of-ed-lawyer-asks-labrador-to-drop-lawsuit-over-ui-university-of-phoenix/article_60ba19d4-2b36-11ee-852a-4774eb7ebd47.html
Shark Week
Your thoughts? https://www.nexttv.com/news/budweiser-chilis-cinnamon-toast-crunch-dominos-mtn-dew-long-john-silvers-and-u-of-phoenix-join-shark-week-sponsors
The numbers...
According to US Department of Education data, the school's equity value declined from $361M in FY 2018 to $187M in FY 2021. https://www.highereducationinquirer.org/2023/07/university-of-phoenix-and-dustbin-of.html
Feds Issue Warning: Colleges Can’t Silence Whistleblowers
https://www.republicreport.org/2023/feds-issue-warning-colleges-cant-silence-whistleblowers/
Phoenix rising?
https://www.highereducationinquirer.org/2023/07/university-of-phoenix-and-dustbin-of.html
Board Meeting in Boise Today
https://www.khq.com/news/university-of-idaho-having-problems-in-purchasing-university-of-phoenix/video_528fc670-1c6c-11ee-83ce-cba6c9b2e9e0.html
The whole thing smells bad
https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/education/article276328591.html
More bad press
https://www.eastidahonews.com/2023/06/university-of-phoenix-has-a-checkered-past-did-u-of-i-make-an-enormously-risky-move/
Labrador lawsuit challenges closed-door, U of I-Phoenix purchase discussions
https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/labrador-lawsuit-challenges-closed-door-u-of-i-phoenix-purchase-discussions/
Lies...
"A submitted question asked about the potential for ongoing liability for costs associated with pending Borrower Defense Claims against UoPX. Green previously told the Idaho Press it’s estimated this liability could come to up to about $7 million... — read more
Robocolleges, Artificial Intelligence, and the Dehumanization of Higher Education
https://www.highereducationinquirer.org/2023/05/robocolleges-artificial-intelligence.html
University of Phoeix featured in Season 8 of College Tour
Should be exciting. https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/23/05/b32597447/university-of-phoenix-featured-as-one-of-first-institutions-focused-on-working-adult-learners-in-s
On to Idaho?
https://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-state-board-of-education-to-discuss-u-of-i-proposal-to-acquire-university-of-phoenix
More scrutiny
https://www.republicreport.org/2023/durbin-warren-say-u-of-phoenix-violates-deal-with-ftc-not-to-deceive-students/
University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees Votes No.
https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2023/04/24/ua-system-board-says-no-to-resolution-supporting-university-of-phoenix-purchase https://www.republicreport.org/2023/arkansas-trustees-reject-university-of-phoenix-purchase/
Arkansas Sludge-A-Rama
https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2023/04/20/ua-system-trustee-kelly-eichlers-husband-works-for-stephens-inc-it-stands-to-make-millions-from-a-phoenix-buyout
Big Meeting on Monday
https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2023/04/19/ua-system-to-take-phoenix-plan-to-board-of-trustees-for-a-vote-monday
Financing on effort in Arkansas to buy University of Phoenix remains unresolved
https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2023/04/17/financing-on-effort-in-arkansas-to-buy-university-of-phoenix-remains-unresolved
How much do you love your job?
https://kdvr.com/great-day-colorado/sponsored-gdc/how-much-do-you-love-your-job-university-of-phoenix-releases-new-study-on-americans-in-the-workforce/
"Supreme Court leaves student loan settlement in place"
https://www.npr.org/2023/04/13/1169830188/student-loan-forgiveness