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Bridgepoint Education, Inc. Completes Its Acquisition of The Franciscan University of the Prairies; Leading Regional Higher Education Institution Renamed Ashford University.

Publication: PR Newswire
Publication Date: 09-MAR-05 		Format: Online - approximately 596 words
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

Article Excerpt
CLINTON, Iowa, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridgepoint Education, Inc., a higher education company based in Poway, California, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of The Franciscan University of the Prairies of Clinton, Iowa. In conjunction with the transaction, the University's name has been changed to Ashford University, effective immediately.

The University's agreement with Bridgepoint ensures that the institution's main campus will continue to be operated as it currently is. Bridgepoint does not anticipate any changes in course offerings, programs or graduation dates.

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