APUS to Recognize more than 2800 Students during 2009 Commencement

Media Advisory
Contact:
Renée Williams Hockaday, American Public University System 
703.334.3868, rhockaday@apus.edu

For Immediate Release
May 12, 2009

American Public University System to Recognize
 more than 2800 Students during 2009 Commencement

Who:            American Public University System - an accredited, affordable online university system that serves 
                    more than 45,000 adult learners worldwide.

What:           APUS 2009 Commencement Ceremonies

When:          Friday, May 15          6-9 p.m. Academic Awards Reception 
                   Saturday, May 16       9 a.m. Graduate Commencement Ceremony
                   Saturday, May 16       2 p.m. Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

Where:         Westfields Marriott
                    14750 Conference Center Drive
                    Chantilly, VA  20151
                    Hotel main phone: 703.818.0300

Details:          American Public University System (APUS) will recognize more than 2800 students with more than 
                     300 in attendance on Saturday, May 16, 2009. This is the 13th graduation ceremony for the online 
                     university system that will host graduates and families from Virginia and California to Germany and 
                     Denmark. Students will receive associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees that were earned 
                     exclusively online.

Friday, May 15

5 p.m.           Golden Key International Honour Society Charter and Induction Ceremony
                    Golden Key CEO, John Mitchell Gell to be in attendance

6-9 p.m.        Academic Awards Reception

7 p.m.           Award Presentations 
                    Awards to be announced:
                    2009 Academic Scholar Awards
                    2009 Excellence in Teaching and Learning Awards for APUS faculty
                    2008-2009 DETC Graduate of the Year Award

Saturday, May 16

9 a.m.           APUS Graduate Commencement Ceremony
                    Commencement Speaker:
                    Thomas J. Haas, Internationally renowned authority in hazardous material transportation

2 p.m.            APUS Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
                    Commencement Speaker:
                    APUS Founder, James P. Etter

About American Public University System
American Public University System, with member institutions American Military University and American Public University, is an accredited, affordable online university system that educates more than 45,000 adult learners worldwide. APUS offers 74 degrees its online undergraduate and graduate programs. Courses are taught by professors who are experienced in the real-world subjects they teach. APUS’s curriculum, affordability and flexibility helps working adults pursue degrees in homeland security, national security and emergency and disaster management. APUS also offers programs in professional studies, management, and liberal arts. A university book grant supplies textbooks at no cost for eligible undergraduate students. American Public University System is a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI). For more information, please visit http://www.americanpubliceducation.com. 

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