Senators Warren, Durbin, Blumenthal Warn Against Purchase of Predatory For-Profit College University of Phoenix

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"Given Phoenix's long record of poor student outcomes, deception of veterans, and entanglements in federal investigations and enforcement actions, we urge you to reconsider the implications of acquiring Phoenix, which could cause great harm to students and taxpayers not only in Idaho but also across the country."

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"We are aware that faculty and staff are concerned that UI's purchase of Phoenix could harm its quality and reputation. We share these concerns. Furthermore, we are concerned that UI's acquisition will allow Phoenix to continue to abuse students under the guise of a trusted, public university. What is UI's plan to improve outcomes for Phoenix's students, and to address the seven programs at Phoenix that currently are failing the gainful employment rule?"

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