DeVry Inc. (NYSE: DV), a global provider of educational services,
announced that Daniel Hamburger, president and chief executive officer
of DeVry Inc., along with DeVry Inc. employees and other special guests,
will celebrate the company’s recent addition to the S&P 500 Index by
ringing The Closing BellSM at the New York Stock Exchange
today, July 7, 2009, at 4 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time). DeVry Inc.
became a member of the S&P 500 Index on June 8, 2009.
“Our selection into the S&P 500 Index is a testament to the success that
DeVry has achieved by focusing on academic quality at each of its
institutions and to the hard work and dedication of our employees who
put our students first,” said Hamburger. “This is a true milestone for
DeVry as we continue to deliver value to our students and stakeholders.”
To commemorate this event, DeVry has offered 500 scholarships to workers
affected by recent layoffs, at any of DeVry’s degree-granting
institutions. For more information about the scholarship, visit www.devry.edu/stimulusscholarship.
A live webcast of The Closing BellSM will be available at http://www.nyse.com
beginning at 3:59 p.m. (EDT)
About DeVry Inc.
DeVry Inc. (NYSE: DV) is the parent organization of DeVry University,
Advanced Academics, Ross University, Chamberlain College of Nursing,
Apollo College, Western Career College, Becker Professional Review, and
Fanor. DeVry University, which includes Keller Graduate School of
Management, offers associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs in
technology, healthcare technology, business and management. Advanced
Academics provides online secondary education to school districts
throughout the U.S. Ross University offers doctoral degree programs
through its schools of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. Chamberlain
College of Nursing offers associate and bachelor's degree programs in
nursing. Apollo College and Western Career College prepare students for
careers in healthcare through certificate and associate degree programs.
Becker Professional Review, which includes Becker CPA Review and Stalla
Review for the CFA Exams, provides professional education and exam
review for accounting and finance professionals. Based in Brazil, Fanor
offers degree programs in business management, law and engineering
through its four schools: Faculdades Nordeste, Faculdade Ruy Barbosa,
Faculdade FTE and ÁREA1. For more information, visit http://www.devryinc.com.
DeVry Inc.
Investor Contact:
Joan Bates
jbates@devry.com
(630)
574-1949
or
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