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<\/a>\nThrough dual enrollment programs, 76 DeVry University Advantage Academy<\/a> (DUAA) students have earned an associate degree alongside<\/i> their high school diploma. Of this year\u2019s graduating class, 41 earned an associate degree in Information Technology and Networking, and 35 earned an associate degree in Business Management.<\/p> \n\u201cWe are incredibly proud of our graduates for reaching this significant milestone,\u201d said Brian Niro<\/b>, assistant dean of teaching and learning at DeVry University. \u201cEarning a degree is a remarkable achievement, and these students have accomplished it while still in high school, giving them a meaningful head start on their futures. We are honored to have supported their success through programs that build both the knowledge and confidence needed for the next stage of their academic journeys.\u201d<\/p> \n\u201cThese exemplary CPS students are not only completing high school; they are making significant strides toward their college and career aspirations,\u201d added Dr. Karime Asaf<\/b>, chief education officer at Chicago Public Schools (CPS). \u201cTheir accomplishments reflect the academic excellence and determination that we strive to nurture every day.\u201d<\/p> \nFounded in 2004, DeVry University Advantage Academy is a dual-enrollment program for qualified 11th<\/sup> and 12th<\/sup> grade students offered at no cost and welcomes students from 48 high schools across the Chicago Public School system. Advantage Academy students earn their high school diploma and associate degrees at the same time.<\/p> \nAt Advantage Academy, high school students are immersed in a professional learning environment where they develop skills through challenging, engaging, and relevant educational experiences. They cultivate strong learning habits that shape their college experience, gaining an early advantage by allowing them to earn an associate degree and develop essential academic skills while in high school.<\/p> \nDUAA\u2019s success isn\u2019t limited to Illinois. In 2024, DeVry launched a partnership with the DeKalb County School District of Georgia, expanding access to students in the Atlanta area.<\/p> \nEarlier this month, the Georgia program\u2019s inaugural graduating class of 10 students reached a significant milestone, earning both high school diplomas and undergraduate certificates in Programming Essentials. Many graduates have already been accepted to institutions including Georgia State University, Wesleyan University and Tuskegee University, among others.<\/p> \n\u201cWe are proud to partner with DeKalb County School District to expand access to early college opportunities for students in the Atlanta region,\u201d noted Scarlett Howery<\/b>, vice president of strategic partnerships at DeVry University. \u201cThis first graduating class demonstrates the transformative power of how dual enrollment and early college access expand opportunity, enabling students to accelerate their academic journeys while gaining the skills and knowledge to succeed in college and their careers.\u201d<\/p> \nIn addition to their high school graduations, Advantage Academy\u2019s graduates have been invited to attend DeVry\u2019s in-person commencement ceremony<\/a> on Sunday, June 7, at the Rosemont Theatre in Rosemont, Ill.<\/p> \nTo learn more<\/b>, visit DeVry University Advantage Academy<\/a><\/p> \nAbout DeVry University<\/b><\/p> \nDeVry University strives to close society\u2019s opportunity gap and address emerging talent needs by preparing learners to thrive in careers shaped by continuous technological change. Founded in 1931, the university offers undergraduate and graduate programs<\/a> onsite and online in Business, Healthcare and Technology. DeVry University is accredited<\/a> by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC, www.hlcommission.org\/<\/a>). The university\u2019s Keller Graduate School of Management<\/a> is included in this accreditation. To learn more, visit devry.edu<\/a><\/p>