DeVry University Earns 2026 Top Workplaces Industry Award for Education, Eight Culture Excellence Awards

Recognitions reaffirm the university’s commitment to a Culture of CARE

LISLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DeVry University has been recognized with the Top Workplaces Industry Award for Education and eight Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards from Energage, reflecting the strength of a workplace culture built through years of intentional investment in colleagues, leadership and a shared sense of purpose.

“Receiving the Top Workplaces Industry Award for Education, along with recognition across eight dimensions of workplace culture, is especially meaningful because these honors reflect the experiences and voices of our colleagues,” said Elise Awwad, president and chief executive officer of DeVry University. “A strong culture is reflected in how an organization leads and values its people, invests in their growth, supports their well-being and gives them the flexibility and confidence to innovate. At DeVry, our culture brings those commitments together around a shared purpose: creating greater opportunity for our students and the communities we serve.”

Presented by Energage, the Top Workplaces program has recognized people-first organizations for nearly two decades across the country and in more than 60 regional markets. This year, DeVry received the Top Workplaces Industry Award for Education, recognizing employers that stand out in the education sector and earned Culture Excellence Awards for Innovation, Employee Appreciation, Work-Life Flexibility, Employee Well-Being, Professional Development, Compensation & Benefits, Leadership, and Purpose & Values.

“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That's something to be proud of. In today's market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That's paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”

Together, the awards reflect DeVry's Culture of CARE, a commitment to supporting colleagues, students, families and the communities the university serves. By investing in its employees, DeVry strengthens its ability to advance its mission and enrich the student experience.

"Our Culture of CARE is reflected in how we lead, collaborate and invest in one another every day," added Dave Barnett, chief administrative officer of DeVry University. "These recognitions reinforce that when we create an environment where colleagues can thrive, we're better equipped to deliver on our mission and make a lasting impact for our students."

The awards were based on confidential feedback from 1,323 full-time DeVry employees surveyed by Energage between May 27 and June 12, 2026.

For more information, visit DeVry.edu and TopWorkplaces.com.

About Energage

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Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 20 years of culture research and the results from 30 million employees surveyed across more than 80,000 organizations, Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.

About DeVry University

DeVry University strives to close society’s 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 onsite and online in Business, Healthcare and Technology. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC, www.hlcommission.org/). The university’s Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation. To learn more, visit devry.edu