American Public Education, Inc. Completes Acquisition Of Graduate School Usa
Jan 03, 2022•almost 4 years ago
Acquiring Company
American Public Education
Acquired Company
Graduate School USA
Description
American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: APEI) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of substantially all the assets of Graduate School USA ("GSUSA"), effective January 1, 2022. GSUSA is a leading training provider to the federal workforce with an extensive portfolio of government agency customers. The acquisition further advances APEI's focus on training and degrees that help provide pathways to employment and career advancement.
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