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.

2025 Press Releases

06/09/25
American Public University System (APUS) has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work®.
05/06/25
APUS will celebrate some 18,100 graduates from all 50 states and several countries at one of its largest-ever commencement events on May 9-10.
10/01/25
American Public University System (APUS) and Rasmussen University will co-host the annual Nationwide Virtual Career Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET.
03/27/25
Operated by the University of North Carolina (UNC), Skynet connects professional astronomers, students, and the general public to cutting-edge observational tools across the cosmos.
03/13/25
With this latest designation, APUS now has three sport management degree programs that have earned specialty accreditation from COSMA.
03/04/25
American Public University System (APUS) has joined the Business-Higher Education Forum® (BHEF), a nationwide organization that connects forward-looking business and higher education executives to build the future of learning and work.
10/13/25
The event, “AI and the Future of Education: Innovations in Learning and Teaching for Student Success,” will bring together educators, innovators and thought leaders to explore how AI is reshaping classrooms, campuses, and careers.
10/02/25
APUS proudly recognizes students’ exceptional academic achievements with its President’s List for the third quarter of 2025.
05/13/25
This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope being launched into orbit by the space shuttle Discovery, a mission that redefined the modern understanding of the cosmos.
07/16/25
APUS proudly recognizes students’ exceptional academic achievements with its President’s List for the second quarter of 2025.
06/03/25
American Public University System (APUS) has named Dr. Nicholas Wernicki the Dean of its Arts, Humanities, and Education School.
11/24/25
MIT CSAIL is one of the world’s foremost research centers for computer science, machine learning, and robotics.
10/31/25
APUS will host a free, two-day virtual conference starting Thursday, Nov. 6. “Sport United: The Future is Now” offers a unique opportunity for academic leaders, students, industry professionals, athletes, and coaches to share knowledge, gain insights, and network.
04/22/25
APUS proudly announces its President’s List for the first quarter of 2025.
12/02/25
Volunteer Effort Exceeds Sponsorship Goal and Tallies Up to Nearly 1,000 Wreaths Nationwide in Tribute to America’s Fallen Heroes.
02/20/25
APUS faculty have secured grants for 19 recent projects (12 domestic and seven international projects across three continents) with multidisciplinary impacts across North America, Europe, and Asia, reinforcing the University’s commitment to academic excellence and cross-cultural research. 
07/01/25
APUS proudly recognizes students’ exceptional academic achievements with its President’s List for the second quarter of 2025.

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Meg Sheeley

Meg Sheeley
Manager, Public Relations

msheeley@apus.edu