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

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Manassas, VA (Vocus) May 12, 2009

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.

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

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

Details:    
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.    

2p.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 (http://www.amuonline.com) and American Public University (http://www.apu.apus.edu), 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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