Kaplan Higher Education Names Conlon President

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jeffrey J. Conlon, 43, has been named president of Kaplan Higher Education, it was announced today by Andrew S. Rosen, chairman and chief executive officer of Kaplan, Inc. In this role, Conlon is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of Kaplan Higher Education, the postsecondary education division of Kaplan, Inc. that serves more than 100,000 students through 70-plus on-ground campuses and online in the United States and abroad.

“Jeff’s focus on providing our students with a superior education will help propel our organization forward”

Conlon, a 16-year Kaplan veteran, most recently served as president of Kaplan Higher Education Campuses, a position he retains.

“Jeff’s focus on providing our students with a superior education will help propel our organization forward,” Rosen said. “His broad perspective of Kaplan businesses will allow him to leverage our strengths in leading Kaplan Higher Education.”

During his tenure, Conlon has held various positions throughout Kaplan including senior vice president of Kaplan University; chief executive officer of SCORE! Educational Centers, Kaplan’s after-school tutoring business; and regional director for Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions. Previous to his Kaplan service, Conlon was a consultant with Mercer Management Consulting.

Conlon holds a master’s in business administration from Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management and a bachelor’s from Brown University.

About Kaplan Higher Education

Kaplan Higher Education serves more than 100,000 students through 70-plus campus-based schools and online operations across the United States and abroad. Its online institutions include Kaplan University, Concord Law School of Kaplan University and Kaplan Virtual Education. Kaplan Higher Education schools offer a spectrum of academic opportunities, from high school diplomas to graduate and professional degrees, including a juris doctor degree. Kaplan Higher Education is part of Kaplan, Inc., a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO). For more information, visit www.portal.kaplan.edu.