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accession: "0001104659-26-091094"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "APEI"
cik: "0001201792"
company_name: "AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC"
filed_at: "2026-08-05T20:10:45+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-05T20:12:45.510157+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
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source: SEC EDGAR
---

# American Public Education completes combination of three institutions into American Public University System

## Summary
- Combination of American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing into one consolidated institution.
- Higher Learning Commission approved continuation of accreditation for the new System covering all programs and campuses.
- CEO Angela K. Selden appointed Chancellor of the consolidated American Public University System.
- Combination completed on August 5, 2026, as previously announced.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-091094
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: APEI
- cik: 0001201792
- company_name: AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC
- filed_at: 2026-08-05T20:10:45+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1201792/000110465926091094/0001104659-26-091094-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1201792/000110465926091094/tm2622340d1_8k.htm

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