DeVry University Appoints Michael Cubbin President of Northern California Metro

FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DeVry University has appointed Michael Cubbin as the president of the Northern California region.

In his new position, Cubbin’s responsibility is to ensure faculty and staff effectively carry out the mission of the institution by delivering a quality education experience for students. DeVry University’s Northern California region comprises seven locations: Fremont, San Francisco, San Jose, Daly City, Elk Grove, Fresno and Bakersfield.

“DeVry and our students in the Northern California Metro will benefit greatly from Michael’s vision, leadership and commitment to quality education,” said David Pauldine, president of DeVry University. “Michael’s prior experience leading initiatives for General Motors and his track record during his five years as a senior member of the leadership team in South Florida makes him the ideal appointment as president of DeVry University’s Northern California Metro.”

Cubbin joined DeVry University in 2003 as dean of students at DeVry University’s Miramar, Fla. location after a 35-year career at the General Motors Corporation, where he held progressive senior management positions, serving ultimately as the director-alliance manager of the GM-Fiat Joint Venture in Italy. During his time at GM, Cubbin was a member of the GMC/Toyota Joint Venture Team, which resulted in the creation of the NUMMI assembly plant in Fremont, Calif.

Cubbin received a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from the General Motors Institute and an M.S. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from Wayne State University.

About DeVry University

As one of the largest degree-granting higher education systems in North America, DeVry University provides high-quality, career-oriented associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in technology, healthcare technology, business and management. More than 65,000 students are enrolled at its 92 locations in 26 states and Canada, as well as through DeVry University Online. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (NCA), www.ncahlc.org. DeVry University, a division of DeVry Inc. (NYSE: DV), is based in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. For more information about DeVry University, visit http://www.devry.edu.