Perdoceo Education Corporation (NASDAQ: PRDO) has announced the appointment of Hanna Skandera to its board of directors, expanding the number of eligible board seats from eight to nine. Skandera currently serves as president and CEO of the Daniels Fund, a $1.7 billion philanthropic organization. The Daniels Fund has given away $1.2 billion to more than 6,000 grantees and over 5,000 Daniels scholars since its founding in 2000.
Skandera is nationally recognized for her leadership and focus on outcomes. As the former secretary of education in New Mexico, she achieved significant improvements in academic achievement and effective budget management. She has also served in various leadership roles under different governors and as a visiting professor at the Pepperdine School of Public Policy and a distinguished teaching fellow at Harvard Kennedy School.
Perdoceo Education Corporation's accredited academic institutions, including Colorado Technical University, the American Intercontinental University System, and the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, offer degree programs from the associate through doctoral level, as well as non-degree seeking and professional development programs. These institutions provide industry-relevant and career-focused academic programs designed to meet the educational needs of today’s adults.
The company continues to show innovation in higher education, advancing personalized learning technologies like their Intellipath® learning platform and using data analytics and technology to serve and educate students while enhancing overall learning and academic experiences. University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is one of the nation's leading universities offering graduate health sciences degrees, primarily in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language therapy, and nursing, as well as continuing education programs.
The addition of Hanna Skandera to the board brings invaluable experience and insight to the company, with her strong commitment to impact and positively influence American life. Following these announcements, the company's shares moved 0.4%, and are now trading at a price of $28.42. For the full picture, make sure to review Perdoceo Education's 8-K report.
