About Us
Our impact
At University of Phoenix, we grasp the profound impact of our collective efforts in fortifying the communities we serve.
About us
Our impact
At University of Phoenix, we grasp the profound impact of our collective efforts in fortifying the communities we serve.
Here are ways we’re making a difference
Our proactive engagement spans local initiatives in Arizona and extends nationwide, encompassing endeavors dedicated to bolstering education, advocating for social justice, providing workforce solutions and championing philanthropy with a career support focus. Empowering our faculty and staff, we foster a culture of community involvement, urging them to volunteer with organizations striving to uplift and foster equitable conditions for underserved communities.
Our employees dedicate their time, leadership and service to the women-focused leadership development program, SHE Leads!™ by the Arizona Foundation for Women, which focuses on creating a better life for Arizona’s women and children. We also sponsor the Jobs for Arizona Graduates LEADS mentorship program, Jobs for the Future initiatives like the Framework on Professional Social Capital, Fresh Start Women’s Foundation and Give an Hour.
With our National Society of Leadership and Success student chapter, we engage volunteer services and support for Future for KIDS, a nonprofit providing mentor-driven, out-of-school programs and camps for youths facing adversity.
We support the American Red Cross, Arizona Educational Foundation, Arizona Forward, the Native American Basketball Invitational, Valley of the Sun United Way, YMCA Metro Phoenix and Willing Warriors.
Our Tribal Operations Team works with tribal leadership to provide personalized academic and cultural support tailored to indigenous students’ needs, leading to increased opportunities for academic success with higher retention and course completion rates
As the presenting sponsor of the annual Arizona Diamondbacks’ Winter Classic event since 2012, our employees volunteer to provide schoolchildren from lower income families in the greater Phoenix area with a day of celebration, fun and giving.
With the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Greater Phoenix Chamber, and Greater Phoenix Economic Council, our leaders and teams work on and with their boards and committees to improve policy and business solutions at the state and local levels.
Our work in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging comes from a deep empathy for our students and a culture that we have built over five decades. From education and within the workforce, we are working with others to find real solutions that benefit society and benefit our students.”
Chris Lynne
President of University of Phoenix
Jobs for the Future Center for Racial Economic Equity (JFF)
University of Phoenix and JFF are partnering on efforts to support Black learners and workers in building professional social capital to advance their careers.
Motherly and the Mothers Overcome More™ (M.O.M.™) report
In the M.O.M.™ report, in partnership with Motherly, we look at the challenges American mothers face and their impact on career development and advancement opportunities.
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About Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging at our University
We are committed to creating an inclusive learning environment that supports every type of student. Learn more about how we foster diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging — both in and out of the classroom.
About the University of Phoenix Career Institute®
The University of Phoenix Career Institute® addresses broad and systemic obstacles to career advancement through research-based solutions and partnerships that break down barriers Americans face in their careers, such as the annual Career Optimism Index that gauges workplace sentiment of the American workforce and the M.O.M. Report™, which addresses the unique barriers working mothers face.
Shirley Dominick, DM 2008
Our alumni making a difference
Discover real stories of University of Phoenix alumni who have overcome challenges and embraced opportunities to make a positive impact in their communities and beyond.
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