About American Public University System
American Public University System unites four academic units—American Military University, American Public University, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. Dedicated to educating service-minded students, the System offers nearly 300 programs to students worldwide, including working adults, military and military-affiliated learners, and aspiring nursing and healthcare professionals.
Together, these academic units reflect a commitment to innovation, student support, and educational opportunities that help strengthen communities and meet evolving workforce needs. Today, the System offers online and campus-based education designed to help students think critically, develop practical knowledge, build in-demand skills, and achieve their personal and professional goals.
Our Mission
We empower students through education to transform lives, advance careers, and serve their communities locally and globally.
Message From Our Chancellor
Welcome to the new American Public University System! Together, we empower students through education to transform lives, advance careers, and serve their communities locally and globally. I am honored for you to join our unified institution with a deep sense of purpose and exciting future ahead. We are proud to bring together the strengths, experiences, and missions of our academic units to form one system -- connected, aligned, and focused on educating our students for service.
Chancellor
Chancellor’s Cabinet
Mr. Nuno Fernandes
President of American Military University and American Public University
Mr. Mark Arnold
President of Rasmussen University
Dr. Michelle Newman
Chief Academic Officer
Mr. James Kenigsberg
Interim Chief Innovation and Technology Officer
Ms. Karmela Gaffney
Chief Marketing Officer
Mr. Tom Beckett
System General Counsel
Ms. Maria Guerrero
Vice President, Finance
Board of Trustees
MR. MATTHEW YALE
Chair, Board of Trustees
Matt Yale is the founder of Grove Partners. Prior to Grove Partners, he was the Co-CEO of Tusk Strategies. Matt has been the architect of several high-stakes corporate and civic-facing campaigns as well as activist defense situations. He was the matchmaker for the Amazon acquisition of Whole Foods.
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DR. MARY A. PAPAZIAN
Vice Chair, Board of Trustees
Dr. Mary A. Papazian is a seasoned higher education leader with over 35 years of experience as a professor, provost and president. She was appointed to the APUS Board of Trustees in June 2024.
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LT. GEN. DAVID HALVERSON
Member, Board of Trustees
Lieutenant General David D. Halverson (U.S. Army, Ret.) serves as the Chairman and CEO of Cypress International Inc. in Alexandria, Virginia. In this role, he leads the company in providing National Security advisory services to government and industry clients.
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MR. JAVIER MIYARES
Member, Board of Trustees
Javier Miyares is a highly respected academic leader with over 45 years of experience in higher education, including 20 years driving innovation and change in online education. He has been an APUS Board of Trustee member since November 2021.
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LT. GEN. LORI REYNOLDS
Member, Board of Trustees
Lieutenant General Lori E. Reynolds (Retired – U.S. Marine Corps) currently serves as a Member of the Board of Trustees, and she has been a Board member since June 2022.
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MS. ANGELA SELDEN
Member, Board of Trustees, President and CEO, American Public Education, Inc.
Angela Selden was appointed CEO of APEI in September 2019. Ms. Selden brings more than 30 years of experience in technology and technology-enabled services.
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MS. PAULA SINGER
Member, Board of Trustees
Ms. Singer has an extensive background in higher education, having served as a chief executive officer, board chair, and public company officer for multiple organizations. Most recently, she served as the President and Chief Academic Officer of Rasmussen University.
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MR. RICHARD J. STATUTO
Member, Board of Trustees
Rich Statuto is currently Chairman of the Board of Directors of Premier, Inc. (NASDAQ:PINC) and serves on the Compensation and Nominating & Governance committees. Previously, he served as Chairman of the Board when the company went public in May 2013 until August 2019.
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DR. CLAIRE M. ZANGERLE
Member, Board of Trustees
Claire Zangerle is president of CMZ Strategies, LLC, a consulting firm offering services focused on nursing organizations and the interdependencies of functional disciplines.
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