Bridgepoint Education, Inc. (NYSE: BPI) hosted a recognition ceremony on April 4 to honor 39 employees who received the President’s Volunteer Service Award from President Barack Obama. The honorees included employees from Bridgepoint Education and its two academic institutions, Ashford University and University of the Rockies.

The President’s Volunteer Service Award is a national honor given by the White House, Points of Light, and the Corporation for National and Community Service. The award is intended to recognize companies and citizens that demonstrate a commitment to community involvement. To receive the award, employees had to donate more than 100 hours to community service efforts during 2015.

“Bridgepoint Education’s community service efforts have always been successful because of the generous support of our employees,” said Andrew Clark, president and chief executive officer for Bridgepoint Education. “Over the years, employees at Bridgepoint Education, Ashford University, and University of the Rockies have committed their time and effort in giving back to the communities they serve.”

Recipients of the President’s Volunteer Service Award were given a personalized certificate from President Obama. For more information on the President’s Volunteer Service Award program, visit www.presidentialserviceawards.gov.

About Bridgepoint Education

Bridgepoint Education, Inc. (NYSE:BPI) harnesses the latest technology to reimagine the modern student experience. Bridgepoint owns two academic institutions – Ashford University and University of the Rockies. Together, these programs, technologies, and resources represent a unique model for advancing education in the 21st century. Bridgepoint stands for greater access, social learning, and exposure to leading minds. For more information, visit www.bridgepointeducation.com, www.facebook.com/BridgepointEducation, or call Marianne Perez, Media Relations Manager, at 858.668.2586 x11636.