Team USA Road to London Experiential Tour to Visit Six DeVry University Campuses

Honoring its role as an official education provider to Team USA, DeVry University will bring the thrill of the Olympic and Paralympic Games to select communities it serves
Team USA Road to London Experiential Tour to Visit Six DeVry University Campuses

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., May 21, 2012

As part of its partnership with the United States Olympic Committee, DeVry University has announced it will host six Road to London tour stops at various campus locations across the country. Over two months, the Road to London Tour – a traveling, family-friendly event that brings the energy of the Olympic and Paralympic Games to local communities – will visit DeVry University locations in the following metropolitan areas: Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and Phoenix.

Road to London Tour events offer activities for attendees to test their strength, speed, precision, Paralympic skills, endurance and flexibility, as well as observe demonstrations and visits from Olympians, Paralympians and hopefuls. Team USA celebrated the 100-day countdown to the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at a Road to London tour stop in Times Square on April 18, 2012 in New York.

“The Road to London tour stops are an extension of our partnership with the U.S. Olympic Committee. They bring an interactive Olympic experience to DeVry University communities, educating attendees about the challenges and excitement that make the Olympic games special,” said David Pauldine, president of DeVry University. “From testing their own athletic skills to interacting with USOC athletes, including Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls, guests will leave with unforgettable memories.”

"The Road to London Tour is all about sharing the magic of the Olympic and Paralympic Games and the spirit of our amazing athletes with the American public," said Lisa Baird, USOC chief marketing officer. "This program allows us to bring the Olympic experience directly to fans, while introducing them to the full program of Olympic and Paralympic sports in a fun and interactive way. We thank DeVry University for helping our fans get to know America's athletes and experience the excitement of the Games."

As an official education provider of Team USA, DeVry University and its Keller Graduate School of Management provide higher education opportunities at undergraduate and graduate levels, including scholarships and a dedicated DeVry staff, for U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes and hopefuls through 2016.

Road to London – DeVry University Tour Schedule
 
Friday, May 25 – Dallas-Fort Worth
DeVry University, 4800 Regent Blvd., Irving, Texas
 
Wednesday, May 30 – Atlanta
DeVry University, One West Court Square, Decatur, Ga.
 
Tuesday, June 19 – Phoenix
DeVry University, 2149 W. Dunlap Ave., Phoenix
 
Friday, June 22 – Los Angeles
Downtown Pomona, Calif.
 
Tuesday, July 10 – Chicago
DeVry University, 3300 N. Campbell Ave., Chicago
 
Tuesday, July 17 – Philadelphia
DeVry University, 1140 Virginia Drive, Fort Washington, Pa.
 

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About DeVry University 

DeVry University strives to close society’s opportunity gap by preparing learners to thrive in careers shaped by continuous technological change. Founded in 1931, the university offers undergraduate and graduate programs onsite and online within six areas of study: Accounting, Business, Healthcare, Technology, Liberal Arts, and Media Arts & Technology. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC, www.hlcommission.org/). The university’s Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation. To learn more, visit devry.edu.

DeVry University is institutionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, www.ncahlc.org. DeVry University, a part of DeVry Inc. (NYSE: DV), is based in Downers Grove, Ill. For more information about DeVry University, find us on Twitter @DeVryUniv, Facebook /DEVRYUNIVERSITY or visit newsroom.devry.edu.
 

About the USOC
 

Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colo., the U.S. Olympic Committee serves as both the National Olympic Committee and National Paralympic Committee for the United States. As such, the USOC is responsible for the training, entering and funding of U.S. teams for the Olympic, Paralympic, Youth Olympic, Pan American and Parapan American Games, while serving as a steward of the Olympic and Paralympic Movements throughout the country. For more information, visit TeamUSA.org.
 

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