About Us
Our impact
At University of Phoenix, we grasp the profound impact of our collective efforts in fortifying the communities we serve.
About us
Our impact
At University of Phoenix, we grasp the profound impact of our collective efforts in fortifying the communities we serve.
Here are ways we’re making a difference
Our proactive engagement spans local initiatives in Arizona and extends nationwide, encompassing endeavors dedicated to bolstering education, advocating for social justice, providing workforce solutions and championing philanthropy with a career support focus. Empowering our faculty and staff, we foster a culture of community involvement, urging them to volunteer with organizations striving to uplift and foster equitable conditions for underserved communities.
University of Phoenix sponsors Arizona Forward to promote cooperative efforts to improve the economic vitality in the region, the Arizona Educational Foundation in their mission to promote educational excellence through programs for teachers, administrators, and students, maintains an alliance with Valley of the Sun United Way to create a stronger community through workforce development initiatives and the Valley of the Sun YMCA in its mission to help youth and families develop healthy minds, bodies, and spirits.
With our National Society of Leadership and Success student chapter, we engage volunteer services and support for Future for KIDS, a nonprofit providing mentor-driven, out-of-school programs and camps for youths facing adversity.
We support the American Red Cross, Arizona Educational Foundation, Arizona Forward, the Native American Basketball Invitational, Valley of the Sun United Way, YMCA Metro Phoenix and Willing Warriors.
We work with local nonprofit organizations, like Valley of the Sun United Way, to support their workforce development program, which seeks to increase preparation of individuals for a living wage job by 33% by 2026.
As the presenting sponsor of the annual Arizona Diamondbacks’ Winter Classic event since 2012, our employees volunteer to provide schoolchildren from lower income families in the greater Phoenix area with a day of celebration, fun and giving.
With the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Greater Phoenix Chamber, and Greater Phoenix Economic Council, our leaders and teams work on and with their boards and committees to improve policy and business solutions at the state and local levels.
In partnership with others, we are focused on finding real solutions that benefit our students, the workplace and society.”
Chris Lynne
President of University of Phoenix
Career Optimism Index™
The University of Phoenix Career Optimism Index™ study examines American Workers’ sense of optimism about their career is the context of workplace, economic and societal trends and challenges.
G.R.O.W.™ Report
The far-reaching G.R.O.W.™ Generating Rural Opportunities in the Workforce™ report explores the impact workforce barriers have on rural communities and the potential paths forward.
Join our community of students driven by purpose.
About the University of Phoenix Career Institute®
The University of Phoenix Career Institute® addresses broad and systemic obstacles to career advancement through research-based solutions and partnerships that break down barriers Americans face in their careers, such as the annual Career Optimism Index that gauges workplace sentiment of the American workforce and the M.O.M. Report™, which addresses the unique barriers working mothers face.
Shirley Dominick, DM 2008
Our alumni making a difference
Discover real stories of University of Phoenix alumni who have overcome challenges and embraced opportunities to make a positive impact in their communities and beyond.