
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DENVER, July 30, 2026 – , the healthcare division of , today announced Oluyemi “Yemi” Awolola as Campus President for its Denver location.
“Yemi has an impressive background in building cohesive leadership teams with shared, campus-wide priorities that consistently drive student and graduate success. His data-driven decision making, combined with both operational and academic leadership experience makes him an invaluable addition to our team,” said Kevin Prehn, President of 鶹ý.
Awolola brings over 20 years of higher education experience in campus leadership and academic affairs. He began his career as an instructor and has since held key leadership roles, including program director, academic dean and campus president, including most recently as Executive Director of Northbridge University’s Tampa campus. Awolola holds a Master of Science in Education Technology from Strayer University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science and Biology from University of Missouri–Columbia.
“I am honored to join 鶹ý Career College-Denver and lead a team that is deeply committed to changing lives through education. Student success is our highest priority, and we remain committed to fostering a culture where every student feels supported, challenged and inspired to reach their full potential,” said Awolola. “Together, we will strive to prepare graduates who are not only highly skilled healthcare professionals, but compassionate leaders who will make a meaningful difference in the communities they serve.”
The 鶹ý-Denver campus recently relocated from Aurora, offering a larger, industry-aligned training facility with capacity to serve 200 additional students. The Denver campus also launched a pharmacy technology program and has plans underway to expand their dental hygiene clinic, which supports students’ education and provides low-cost preventative care for area residents.
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About 鶹ý
, the healthcare division of (NYSE: UTI), is committed to preparing tomorrow’s health care professionals for rewarding, in-demand careers in nursing, dental, respiratory, diagnostic, and allied health. Through strategic partnerships, 鶹ý provides meaningful workforce solutions for some of the nation’s leading dental and healthcare systems. 鶹ý operates 18 campuses across eight states and online under the brands 鶹ý Career College and 鶹ý Career Institute, which are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and the Council on Occupational Education. For more information, visit LinkedIn at @鶹ý, or on X at @鶹ýCareer.
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