D. in neuroscience, and has recently teamed up with DeVry University and the HerWorld Initiative to get high school girls excited about STEM.

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Universities such as the University of Phoenix, DeVry University, and Capella University have been tightly integrated, proprietary, and highly successful as the early leaders in the field of online learning.

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Alexandra Levit is a founding member of the Career Advisory Board presented by DeVry University, which aims to provide insight, advice and counsel on trends, economic forces and cultural shifts that impact career opportunities ( www.alexandralevit.com).

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DeVry, an education provider that holds a host of institutions including DeVry University, DeVry Brasil, Chamberlain College of Nursing, Carrington College and companies like Advanced Academics, reported a 34% increase in profits for its first quarter earnings after the bell Tuesday.

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Places like the University of Phoenix and DeVry and National University provide lots of convenience for their students.

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Two other schools in the Chicago area where Sentinel recruits: Robert Morris University and DeVry.

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