On [DATE], American Public University System combined with Rasmussen University and Hondros College of Nursing to form a single higher education institution. American Public University System (System) now includes American Public University, American Military University, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. The System is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (APEI). We are continuing to update our website to reflect our new structure.

2026 Press Releases

12/09/2021 - American Public University System Holds 'Research for the Public Good Conference'
11/19/2021 - American Public University System Appoints Seasoned Academic Leader Javier Miyares to Board of Trustees
11/04/2021 - American Public University System Appoints Dr. Katherine Zatz as Acting President
10/11/2021 - The Higher Learning Commission Reaffirms Accreditation for American Public University System and Enables Open Pathways Pursuit
08/26/2021 - American Public University System and Policy Studies Organization to Host Second Annual Space Education and Strategic Applications Conference on September 23-24
08/06/2021 - American Public University System Announces Dr. Katherine Zatz as Chairwoman of Board of Trustees
08/03/2021 - American Public University System and Miami Dade College Partner to Further Expand Accessibility to Underserved Students
06/11/2021 - APUS Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Educating Those Who Serve
06/03/2021 - APUS Taps Teletherapy Solution from Uwill to Provide Adult Learners with On-Demand Mental Health Support
05/27/2021 - APUS Endorses CGS/JED Statement of Principles & Commitments to Support Graduate Student Mental Health & Well-being
05/25/2021 - APUS Recognizes 14,000 Accomplished Graduates in Class of 2021
04/28/2021 - APUS Announces Free Access to Over 200 Podcasts to Advance Positive Change on Economic and Social Issues
10/16/2023 - American Public University System Again Designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD)
12/07/2023 - American Public University System Launches Accelerated Bachelor of Science Degree in Cybersecurity as Part of “College in 3” Initiative 
01/03/2018 - Careers in Healthcare Offer Ways for Veterans to Continue Serving Their Communities
04/09/2024 - American Public University, a Trailblazer in Online Education, Now Transforming into a Global Digital University; Unveils a New Visual Identity as First Step of Its Next Chapter 
06/09/2025 - APUS Earns Great Place to Work® Certification
06/01/2023 - American Public University System Names Dr. Elizabeth Johnson as New Provost
03/27/2023 - China Wants Taiwan for More Than 'Historical Value,' Could Disrupt Global Power Dynamic: Experts
05/15/2017 - American Public University System Introduces First Applied Doctoral Programs

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Meg Sheeley

Meg Sheeley
Manager, Public Relations

msheeley@apus.edu