The combined company will deliver new
strategic benefits to university partners and their
students
DALLAS, Jan. 2, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Academic Partnerships (AP), a company that assists
primarily regional public universities in expanding access and
impact by supporting their online programs, today announced that it
has successfully completed its acquisition of Wiley University
Services, a line of business previously owned by Wiley (NYSE: WLY).
The combined company will support over 125 colleges and
universities in 40 U.S. states and internationally.
"AP is in the business of transforming lives through education,
and the acquisition of Wiley University Services better enables us
to do just that," said Fernando
Bleichmar, Chief Executive Officer of AP. "This is an
exciting day as we combine our talent, capabilities, and resources
to more effectively meet the growing demand for high-quality,
affordable online degree programs and ensure our university
partners and their students thrive."
AP primarily assists regional public universities with launching
and maintaining their online programs. It is committed to expanding
access to high-quality, high-return on investment, affordable, and
workforce-relevant online education, especially for working and
adult students. Wiley University Services works with institutions
to deliver career-connected education programs aimed at helping
students achieve their goals. With the completion of the
acquisition, the combined company will provide universities with a
best-in-class partner to support them in delivering programs online
so more students can access affordable education, improve their
careers, and meet employer and community needs.
The combined company will deliver new strategic benefits to
university partners and their students, including:
- Additional resources to support and scale high-demand,
affordable online degree programs in critical areas like nursing,
teaching, business, technology, and public administration for both
regional public and private nonprofit universities;
- Enhanced infrastructure and technology to serve a diverse
student population, including working adults, through
graduation;
- Improved opportunities across the university partner network;
and
- Advanced technology and enhanced support services based on best
practices from a combined company.
About Academic Partnerships
Academic
Partnerships (AP) assists primarily regional public universities in
increasing their access and impact by making their academic
programs available to students online. Founded in 2007, AP's
mission is to expand access to high-quality, affordable, and
workforce-relevant education, especially for working and adult
students. AP brings single-minded dedication to student success, an
integrated set of services, and data-driven performance to our
collaboration with university partners. For more information on
innovative online learning solutions, please
visit www.academicpartnerships.com.
About Wiley
Wiley is a knowledge
company and a global leader in research, publishing, and knowledge
solutions. Dedicated to the creation and application of
knowledge, Wiley serves the world's
researchers, learners, innovators, and leaders, helping them
achieve their goals and solve the world's most important
challenges. For more than two centuries, Wiley
has been delivering on its timeless mission to unlock human
potential. Visit us at
Wiley.com. Follow us
on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.
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