SAN DIEGO, April 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridgepoint
Education, Inc. (NYSE: BPI) hosted a recognition ceremony on
April 18 at its San Diego location to honor 24 San Diego
employees who received the 2016 President's Volunteer Service Award
from former President Barack Obama.
The honorees included employees from Bridgepoint Education and its
academic institution, Ashford
University.
The President's Volunteer Service Award is the premier volunteer
awards program, encouraging citizens to live a life of service
through presidential gratitude and recognition. The award is
intended to recognize companies and citizens that demonstrate a
commitment to community involvement. To receive the award,
employees had to donate more than 100 hours to community service
efforts during 2016.
"The success of Bridgepoint Education's community service
efforts is greatly due to the support of its employees," said
Andrew Clark, president and chief
executive officer for Bridgepoint Education. "I take great pride in
our Bridgepoint Education, Ashford
University, and University of the Rockies employees who
commit their time and effort to giving back to the communities they
serve."
Recipients of the President's Volunteer Service Award were given
a personalized certificate from the Corporation for National and
Community Service and Points of Light Foundation, and a letter of
appreciation from former President Obama. For more information on
the President's Volunteer Service Award program, visit
www.presidentialserviceawards.gov.
About Bridgepoint Education
Bridgepoint Education,
Inc. (NYSE:BPI) harnesses the latest technology to reimagine the
modern student experience. Bridgepoint owns two academic
institutions – Ashford University and
University of the Rockies. Together, these programs, technologies,
and resources represent a unique model for advancing education in
the 21st century. Bridgepoint stands for greater access, social
learning, and exposure to leading minds. For more information,
visit www.bridgepointeducation.com,
www.facebook.com/BridgepointEducation, or call Marianne Perez, Media Relations Manager, at
858.668.2586 x11636.
Contact: Marianne Perez, Media
Relations Manager
858.668.2586 x11636 • marianne.perez@bpiedu.com
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