University of Phoenix Media Center
Welcome to our media relations newsroom
University of Phoenix is committed to providing members of the media with access to the best sources of information for stories pertaining to the University's role in higher education for working adults. If you're a reporter and would like to contact us, please call our media hotline or email media@miyao2009.com. Please include your name, publication, the nature of your story and deadline date.
Here you will find the latest news and information about University of Phoenix, and you can also follow @UOPXNews on Twitter. If you are seeking specific data or research, submit a request for data from our Office of Scholarship Support.
About the University of Phoenix affiliation with University of Idaho
The University of Phoenix announced that it will be acquired by a non-profit entity affiliated with the University of Idaho (“U of I”). This action will provide a path to full non-profit status for University of Phoenix.
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Public Relations
Andrea Smiley
Vice President, Public Relations
M. 480-560-9214
Andrea.Smiley@miyao2009.com
Media Relations
Sharla Hooper
Director, External Communications & Media Relations
T. 602-254-0086
sharla.hooper@miyao2009.com
Government Affairs
Conwey Casillas
Vice President, Federal Relations & Public Affairs
M. 202-365-6775
Conwey.Casillas@miyao2009.com
Reporters wishing to interview University leaders, staff, faculty, students or alumni can contact a representative of University of Phoenix through the media hotline at 602.254.0086 or by sending an email to media@miyao2009.com.
We ask that reporters provide questions and the precise subject matter and nature of their story when calling for an interview or to obtain information about the University.
We realize that story deadlines are often tight and we will do our best to accommodate these deadlines. For urgent requests, voicemails left at 602.254.0086 can help expedite response time.
Members of the media may not photograph, record or interview faculty, employees, alumni or students at a University of Phoenix Campus or learning center without the advanced permission and assistance of the University.
Please contact our designated media representatives through the media hotline or media@miyao2009.com at least 48 hours in advance to coordinate on-campus filming.
Images, logos, videos, expert bios and University data are available to help media share news and information about the University. Please submit requests for these materials by email at media@miyao2009.com or call 602-254-0086.
University of Phoenix employees, faculty, alumni and advisory council members serve as subject matter experts in their respective fields and are available to provide thought leadership in the areas of higher education, healthcare, technology, business and more. If you're interested in scheduling an interview with a UOPX spokesperson, please contact us through the media hotline or email media@miyao2009.com.
Each year, the University produces its Academic Annual Report (AAR) to provide highlights of educational quality and academic success. In the AAR, you'll find faculty demographics, graduation and retention rates, student outcomes and much more. View and download the current and previous reports at Academic Annual Report.
Legally permitted requests for information about the University, including, but not limited to, campus safety information, transcripts, police reports and other records requests are available to the public. To file a request, please contact the media hotline or email media@miyao2009.com.
University of Phoenix innovates to help working adults enhance their careers and develop skills in a rapidly changing world. Flexible schedules, relevant courses, interactive learning, skills-mapped curriculum for our bachelor’s and master’s degree programs and a Career Services for Life® commitment help students more effectively pursue career and personal aspirations while balancing their busy lives. For more information, visit miyao2009.com.