Academic Partnerships (AP), a company that assists primarily regional public universities in expanding access and impact by supporting their online programs, has successfully completed its acquisition of Wiley University Services, a line of business previously owned by Wiley. The combined company will support over 125 colleges and universities in 40 U.S. states and internationally.
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 non-profit 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.
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