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Report: U of Arkansas system may buy University of Phoenix

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: The University of Arkansas System is considering a transaction in which it would transform the for-profit University of Phoenix into an independent nonprofit affiliate, spokespeople for both institutions have confirmed. “Being private equity owned, you’re always having that conversation,” Smiley said.

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Predatory Colleges, Converted To Non-Profit, Are Failing (David Halperin, Republic Report)

Higher Education Inquirer

The DeVos team couldn’t help but notice that Brian Mueller is the well-paid head not only of the non-profit school but also of the for-profit company has been getting about 95 percent of the non-profit college’s revenue. Justice Department, over allegations of deceptive and unlawful recruiting practices.