Study Now—And Pay and Pay and Pay Later Aug 8, 2008
He needed an associate's degree, so he signed up to study online with American InterContinental University (AIU). To obtain loans, the school guided him to SLM Corp., better known as Sallie Mae. (BusinessWeek)
New GI Bill assistance offers tuition coverage Aug 4, 2008
American InterContinental University and American Public University System (two for-profit schools that market heavily to military students) are next on the list with almost 3,700 students each. Community colleges located near military bases make up much of the lists' top 25 schools possibly in part because of a recent push for military-friendly campuses throughout the country's two-year systems. (Seattle Post Intelligencer)
BS Management Jun 30, 2008
by American InterContinental University Online - The AIU Online BBA with a concentration in Operations Management degree completion program provides a comprehensive business education, combined with real-world applications, to help prepare students for some of the most rewarding career opportunities in. . (LinuxPlanet)
Scottsdale Culinary Institute Alumnus Wins Bravo's ''Top Chef'' Jun 24, 2008
Approximately one-third of students attend the web-based virtual campuses of American InterContinental University Online and Colorado Technical University Online ... Those brands include, among others, the Le Cordon Bleu Schools North America; Harrington College of Design; Brooks Institute; International Academy of Design; American InterContinental University; Colorado Technical University and Sanford-Brown Institutes and Colleges. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Top Schools Online Jun 6, 2008
University of Phoenix American InterContinental University The Art Institute Online Capella University Colorado Tech Online Kaplan University Online Learning through Everest College South University Walden University Ashford University. . (LinuxPlanet)
Criminal Justice - A Recession-proof Career Choice May 20, 2008
American InterContinental University. 4. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
After More Than 50,000 Women Vie for Full-Ride Scholarships, Initial Project Working Mom Recipients Are Selected in Time for Mother's Day May 7, 2008
American InterContinental University, DeVry University and Walden University Award $2 Million in Full-Ride Scholarships to Make Dreams Come True for Almost 40 Working Moms HOBOKEN, N.J., May 7 /PRNewswire/ -- eLearners ... Since the launch of Project Working Mom in January, more than 50,000 moms have applied -- more than 500 per day -- for a full-ride online college scholarship from American InterContinental University, DeVry University and Walden University ... According to research, conducted... (PR Newswire)
Final applicant pool numbers 66 Mar 26, 2008
Miami resident Crystal Gonzalez, a 2007 graduate of Hialeah Senior High School and a criminal-justice student at American Intercontinental University. Renzo Rojas, a personal trainer whose most recent work experience was at a YMCA in Austin, Texas. (Florida Keys Keynoter)
'Project Runway' winner is fierceness personified Mar 6, 2008
native, who studied at the American Intercontinental University in London and has worked for Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen. "I don't want to go the QVC route. I want to start high-end" Barneys, Bergdorf Goodman "and work my way down.". (USA Today -- Life)
Christian Siriano, From the Bay To 'Runway' Mar 5, 2008
After graduating from the Baltimore School for the Arts, he moved to London to attend American InterContinental University and landed jobs with edgy designers and. We chatted by phone last week with Bravo's boy wonder about his plans, his reflections and the "fabulous divas" of Annapolis. (Washington Post)
Scholarships for Working Moms Going Back to College Feb 6, 2008
com in collaboration with online colleges, American Intercontinental University, DeVry University and Walden University, will grant at least 2 million in full-ride scholarships to working mothers across the country. This is part of the "Project Working Mom - Putting Education to Work" education awareness program. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
eLearners.com and Leading Online Colleges Join Forces to Assist Working Mothers with at Least $2 Million in Full-Ride Scholarships Jan 29, 2008
American Intercontinental University, DeVry University and Walden University Deliver Scholarships as part of Campaign "Project Working Mom: Putting Education to Work": , a web resource of EducationDynamics, today announced that it is partnering with three online colleges and universities to grant at least $2 million in full-ride scholarships to working moms ... The schools contributing to the scholarships for working mothers are American Intercontinental University, DeVry University and Walden... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Denim Nation Jan 25, 2008
Dana Legette-Traylor, dean of fashion marketing at Atlanta s American InterContinental University, told us that because of Rami s embellishments he added zippers and a double row of buttons his dress had the most potential to be turned into an actual collection. This is a season for accessories, Legette-Traylor said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Auto Racing Schools Nov 7, 2007
American InterContinental University (AIU). University of Phoenix. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Index of local stocks down for week Oct 20, 2007
Career Ed said in a regulatory filing Thursday that an accreditation committee did not recommend corrective action regarding recruiting and student record concerns at the company's American Intercontinental University campuses. Other notable risers on the week include. (Crain's Chicago Business)
School Closings Sep 13, 2007
American InterContinental University (Morning Classes). Barbers Hill ISD (Start time delayed by two hours). (Click2Houston, TX)
Woman makes peace with past Aug 31, 2007
In March 2006, Doyle graduated with a bachelor's degree in business and is on schedule to get a master's degree in business management next month from American Intercontinental University in Dunwoody. After that, she hopes to enroll in John Marshall Law School in Atlanta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Felix Mercado Named Head Water Polo Coach Aug 22, 2007
Mercado earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration Management from American Intercontinental University in 2006. He also has an Associate of Arts degree in Secondary Education from Miami Dade College. (Brownbears.com)
Georgia's got (electronic, Internet) game Jul 8, 2007
The skills come from Georgia colleges such as Georgia Tech, Savannah College of Art and Design, Georgia State University, the Art Institute of Atlanta, American Intercontinental University and others. "About 50 [percent] to 60 percent of Georgia colleges offer courses in interactive media design or game development," said Bill Thompson, division director of the Georgia Film, Video and Music Office of the Georgia Department of Economic Development. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Teacher's memory, dreams kept alive Jun 29, 2007
Smith is headed to American Intercontinental University and Saldana will attend Texas Southern University. Blasingame and assistant principal Sharla Winn became coordinators of the school's AVID program after Day's death and developed the scholarship program in her honor. (Pasadena Citizen, TX)
Former Indiana asst. named UW-Green Bay coach May 12, 2007
"Bollant led Bryan College to four straight NAIA national tournament appearances. The team advanced to the Sweet 16 in 2005-06 with a 26-8 record. During his first campaign with Bryan in 2002-03, Bollant guided the squad to a team-record 29 wins while appearing in the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) national tournament.Prior to his appointment at Bryan, Bollant served as an assistant coach for Kathi Bennett at Indiana for two seasons and Evansville University for three... (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
S&P: Still Buy Microsoft, Sell Yahoo May 5, 2007
The decline is largely on results at the company's American InterContinental University, still on probation with its accrediting board. We believe the shares are up 17% this morning on firming student population trends and a 12% rise in April starts. (BusinessWeek)
A landmark deal Apr 15, 2007
When it came on the market about a year ago, Robert, a 40-year-old assistant professor of architectural history at American InterContinental University in Los Angeles, and Ursula, a 42-year-old hairstylist, jumped at the chance to buy it. They knew that with a Mills Act contract, they could restore the historic four-bedroom house to its original glory and still afford the payments and property taxes, Robert said. (Los Angeles Times)
S&P Boosts CNOOC to Strong Buy Mar 30, 2007
We think CECO is taking proper actions to resolve accreditation issues at its primary American InterContinental University schools and is making a good choice in trying to sell 13 struggling schools. It also should be aided by a January, 2007, lifting of regulatory restrictions on its ability to open and buy schools. (BusinessWeek)
Teens ace Fashion Show 101 Mar 24, 2007
"It was awesome." Franklin, who credits Martinez with his interest in fashion, hopes to attend either the Savannah College of Art and Design or American InterContinental University. Tickets are $10. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Online IT Degrees Mar 23, 2007
American InterContinental University Online - Technology Programs. Information Systems (Associate's). (LinuxPlanet)
Falcons' Coleman giving back to community Mar 8, 2007
That's why he's giving 10 metro-Atlanta teenagers a head start in the business world by sending them to a Youth Business Camp at American InterContinental University April 2-6. Coleman is staging an essay contest to determine which teens, ages 14-18, will attend. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Deborah Schachtel from New Jersey Wins $10K Prize in Chefs.com Treasured Recipe Contest for Mouthwatering Cheddar Popovers Feb 22, 2007
Those brands include, among others, Le Cordon Bleu Schools North America; Harrington College of Design; Brooks Institute of Photography; Katharine Gibbs Schools; American InterContinental University; Colorado Technical University and Sanford-Brown Institutes and Colleges. The mission of CEC, through its schools, its educators, and its employees is education--their primary goal, to enable students to graduate successfully and pursue rewarding careers. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Career Education Gets a Break Jan 23, 2007
But American InterContinental University, from which Career Education makes most of its profit, remains under probation for failing to comply with things like having qualified academic staff and relevant degree programs. AIU's accrediting body, the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, said in recent months that the probation lasts until the institution's next review in Dec. 2007. (BusinessWeek)
Chicago's best and worst stocks in 2006 Dec 30, 2006
The company was bruised when its largest and highest-margin school brand, American InterContinental University, was placed on probation by its accrediting body last December. The probation was renewed for an additional year earlier this month, extending to December 2007. (Crain's Chicago Business)
First Step FastTrac program guides hundreds to run companies Dec 22, 2006
Mike Burley/The Capital-Journal Deborah Dawkins, owner of Above All Books , recently finished her master's in marketing/management from American InterContinental University. She said she looks forward to applying knowledge to her new business in White Lakes Center in Topeka. (Topeka Capital-Journal -- News)
Sawgrass Elementary teacher to be honored Oct 1, 2006
American InterContinental University will continue its two-day Animation in Production Bootcamp from 2 to 4 p.m. today at the AIU campus, 2250 N. Commerce Pkwy. Weston. (The Miami Herald)
Dunce Cap for CEO Sep 27, 2006
Last December, Career Education's American InterContinental University unit, which includes its online education segment, was placed on probation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The accreditation body cited problems with academic standards at several AIU campuses, including problems maintaining academic integrity as far back as 2004. (SmartMoney)
Criminal Justice Degree puts Your Career on the Fast Track Aug 21, 2006
AIU Online is the Web-based virtual campus of American InterContinental University. AIU Online's mission is to provide for the varying educational needs of a culturally diverse and geographically dispersed student body with the goal of preparing students academically, personally, and professionally for successful careers. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
Sector Wrap: For-Profit Schools Aug 19, 2006
The company attributed much of the enrollment shortfall to negative publicity from its legal and regulatory issues, including the probation status of its American Intercontinental University. 2006 The Associated Press. (CNBC -- Research Alerts)
More employers sued for overtime wages Jul 20, 2006
CHICAGO -- Lori Langer poured herself into her job, putting in extra time calling prospective students as an admissions adviser at American Intercontinental University Online ... In the case involving Lori Langer and others at American Intercontinental University Online, attorney Robin Potter said the company ran afoul of the law when workers were told that they would not be paid for working more than 40 hours. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
eefoof Pays to Take On YouTube Jul 19, 2006
American InterContinental University. 602,151. (Multichannel News)
Analyst lowers estimates for Career Ed earnings Jul 13, 2006
While Career Education has a litany of unresolved regulatory and legal issues, the most significant overhang on the stock is currently the American Intercontinental University (AIU) probation,'' Stein said in a client note. AIU, which has faced accreditation challenges for several years, has been on probation until it can resolve a myriad of issues. (Crain's Chicago Business)
More workers suing to get overtime pay Jul 10, 2006
Lori Langer poured herself into her job, putting in extra time calling prospective students as an admissions adviser at American Intercontinental University Online. "I would stay an extra hour or two a day and come in on Saturday for four to six hours," she recalled. (FOX59, IN)
Bostic loses battle over Career Education Corp. May 20, 2006
Steve Bostic is a former Atlanta entrepreneur who founded American InterContinental University. Career Education Corp. bought AIU in 2001 and became the world's largest for-profit provider of postsecondary education. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Power Struggle at Career Education May 17, 2006
The man who founded American InterContinental University (AIU) and sold it to Career Education Corporation in 2001 sent his first public letters to Career Education CEO and Chairman Jack Larson about a year ago, expressing his displeasure that the company was in trouble because of a "lack of strong leadership and a collapse of both corporate governance and board oversight.". The bickering has gone on ever since, and it may finally reach a head this Thursday, when shareholders will vote on... (MSNBC -- Business)
Career Ed seeks gag order in overtime lawsuit May 16, 2006
The Hoffman Estates-based company filed the motion along with American InterContinental University Online, a wholly-owned subsidiary, and Steve Fireng, president of s online division. All three parties are defendants in the class action-type lawsuit filed in August 2005 by a group of American InterContinental University Online employees who are seeking lost wages ... This is the second time American InterContinental University Online employees have sought to reclaim lost wages due to overtime. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Career Ed temps to be included in previous lawsuit May 10, 2006
U.S. Judge William Hart of the Illinois Northern District recently ruled that temporary employees who worked as admissions advisers for and American InterContinental University as far back as 2001 should be given the option to join the lawsuit, which was filed in August 2005 ... A group of employees who solicited students to sign up for on-line education through Career Educations campuses, which include American InterContinental University online in Atlanta, are suing the Hoffman Estates-based... (Crain's Chicago Business)
Ask Realty Times Apr 28, 2006
Question: I'm a student at American Intercontinental University. Currently, I am studying Economics in a Global Environment. (RealtyTimes)
'Hip' Hijab Takes on Dutch Prejudices Apr 19, 2006
For Farah Azwai, an athletic undergraduate at the American Intercontinental University in London, who started wearing the hijab at age 16, the capster was a relief. Continued. (ABC News)
Anthony Feldman — architect and composer Jan 18, 2006
As a tutor, later Dean, of the Interior Design faculty at AIU London (American Intercontinental University) in Marylebone, formerly the American College, he brought rigour to the subject, reinforced by teachers who had been at the AA with him. Feldman made a success in design after dreaming of a career as a composer. (TimesOnline)
