DeVry University Names Marisa Kirsch as
Alumni Relations Manager

Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. – October 22, 2007 – DeVry University recently named
Oak Park resident Marisa Kirsch as alumni relations manager.  Kirsch will be responsible for creating an active community among the more than 220,000 DeVry University alumni that will benefit from engaging with the DeVry alumni association.

            Kirsch joined DeVry in 2000 as corporate communications coordinator and was later promoted to public relations specialist. After spending a year with Hill and Knowlton Public Relations as an account executive, she returned to DeVry in 2003 as national outreach services manager where she created and managed a national female outreach program to educate young women about the vast career opportunities in business and technology.  She then spent nearly three years as a regional marketing manager for DeVry before accepting this new role.

            “Marisa is a very well-rounded individual that has been able to effectively contribute to the organization through various roles,” said Jerry Murphy, vice president of student affairs and alumni relations for DeVry University.  “Her history with DeVry University and solid work ethic makes
me confident that she will be able to successfully revive this vital area of the organization while serving as a strong connection to our alumni.”

            Kirsch earned a bachelor’s degree in speech communications from
the University of Illinois and is currently pursuing her Master in Business Administration from DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management.  She is a member of the American Marketing Association
and Young Professionals of Chicago.
 


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 52,000 students are enrolled at its 88 locations in 25 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 <http://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 <http://www.devry.edu/> .