Arizona Diamondbacks First Baseman Paul Goldschmidt’s dedication to
balancing higher education, family and career are focal point of new
University brand campaign
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix continues its tradition of recognizing and
honoring its students and alumni by highlighting one alumnus in the next
chapter of the University’s brand campaign, which launched last week. At
the center of the new campaign is Paul Goldschmidt, the first baseman
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for the Arizona Diamondbacks and a University of Phoenix alumnus, who
has shown that it is possible to find a path to higher education, even
when balancing a demanding professional career and family
responsibilities.
“Working adults are a critical engine of growth for our nation’s
economy, and University of Phoenix is committed to providing them
opportunities to further their education and enhance their careers,”
said Timothy P. Slottow, president of University of Phoenix. “Earning a
degree from University of Phoenix can open doors in life, and can change
the life of the family they support and the children who look up to them
as role models. Paul Goldschmidt is a testament to this: even with his
impressive success as a Major League Baseball player, he recognizes the
importance of higher education, and has set a sterling example for his
family and for working adults across the country. His grit and
determination to finish what he started parallels the drive and vision
that propel our students forward every day.”
Goldschmidt attended three years at Texas State University before being
drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2009 and making his Major League
debut in 2011. After pausing his education to begin his professional
baseball career, he was determined to finish his degree and researched
his options carefully before choosing University of Phoenix. He enrolled
in May of 2012, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Management in
August 2013.
One of the most significant reasons Goldschmidt chose University of
Phoenix was because of the options it gave him to fit education into his
busy life. Earning his degree one five-week course at a time allowed him
to better balance his studies with his career and his family. He also
highlights the value of being able to transfer all the credits he had
earned in his prior years of education to complete his degree with
University of Phoenix.
“I had worked extremely hard for three years, and I didn’t want that
work to go to waste. I knew I wanted to get my degree, but it was near
impossible to find time to get my school work done while playing ball.
University of Phoenix helped me find the right balance for myself, my
family and my team,” says Goldschmidt. “Whenever I’m faced with a
challenge, whatever it is, I want to give it my all and do the best I
can. I made it my mission that nobody was going to work harder than I
was. University of Phoenix was hard work and gave me a great path to
achieve my higher education goals.”
Goldschmidt has also partnered with University of Phoenix for several
years to offer full-tuition scholarships to deserving individuals in
Arizona through the “Teaming Up For Education” scholarship program.
Goldschmidt, along with University of Phoenix and the Arizona
Diamondbacks Foundation, has made college education a reality for 22
Arizona residents since 2011.
University of Phoenix has a long history of partnerships with
professional athletes, organizations, and teams who know that an
education is invaluable and who actively work to help others achieve
their goals both in and out of the classroom. University of Phoenix’s
athletic partners have a deep, personal commitment to education—often
exemplified by the time and effort required to achieve their own college
degrees—and who want to share this passion with others.
For more information about this program, including on-time completion
rates, the median debt incurred by students who completed the program
and other important information, please visit the Bachelor
of Science in Management webpage. Acceptance of program applicable
credits vary.
About University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix is innovating to help working adults move
efficiently from education to careers in a rapidly changing world.
Flexible schedules, relevant and engaging courses, and interactive
learning can help students more effectively pursue career and personal
aspirations while balancing their busy lives. As a subsidiary of Apollo
Education Group, Inc., University of Phoenix serves a diverse student
population, offering associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral
degree programs from campuses and learning centers across the U.S., as
well as online throughout the world. For more information, visit phoenix.edu.
Contacts
University of Phoenix
Heather McLaughlin, 714-338-6429