SAN DIEGO, Jan. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridgepoint Education, Inc. (NYSE: BPI) celebrates the 10-year anniversary of its corporate responsibility program this week. Initiated in 2009, the program focuses on education, youth, and military as its philanthropic aims.

"We are incredibly proud of the impact we've made in the communities we serve, not just in San Diego, but Denver, Clinton, and Phoenix," said Andrew Clark, Bridgepoint CEO. "We could not have made it to this milestone without the generosity of our employees and partners."

Accomplishments through the program over the last decade include:

  • More than $12.3 million total community contributions, including employee donations
  • 140,000 volunteer hours, worth an estimated $3.2 million (per independentsector.org)

For more information on the program, and to view Bridgepoint's annual community report, visit http://bridgepointeducation.com/socialresponsibility/community-report.htm.

About Bridgepoint Education
Bridgepoint Education, Inc. (NYSE:BPI) harnesses the latest technology to reimagine the modern student experience through programs, technologies, and resources representing 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 or www.facebook.com/BridgepointEducation.

Contact: Lauren Coartney
858.513.9240 x11636 • lauren.coartney@bpiedu.com

 

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