# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000730464
**File Stem:** 0000730464-25-000029
**Filing Date:** 2025-10
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0000730464-25-000029.hdr.sgml**: 20251007

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000730464-25-000029

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 15

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20251006

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Other Events

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20251007

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20251006

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Adtalem Global Education Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000730464
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** SERVICES-EDUCATIONAL SERVICES [8200]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 07 Trade & Services
- **EIN:** 363150143
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0630

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-13988
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251377773

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 233 S. WACKER DRIVE
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 800
- **CITY:** CHICAGO
- **STATE:** IL
- **ZIP:** 60606
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 312-651-1400

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 233 S. WACKER DRIVE
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 800
- **CITY:** CHICAGO
- **STATE:** IL
- **ZIP:** 60606

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Adtalem Global Education
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20170522

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Adtalem Global Education Inc.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20170519

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Adtalem Global Education
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20170519

?xml version='1.0' encoding='ASCII'? ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION INC._October 6, 2025

**UNITED STATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549**

**FORM 8-K**

**CURRENT REPORT**

**Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

**Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 6, 2025**

**ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION INC.**

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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| **Delaware** | **001-13988** | **36-3150143** |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| **233 South Wacker Drive** <br>**Chicago, IL** |  | **60606** |
| (Address of principal executive offices) |  | (Zip Code) |

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**(312) (651-1400)**

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

**N/A**

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| **Title of each class** | **Trading Symbol** | **Name of each exchange onwhich registered** |
| Common Stock $0.01 Par Value | ATGE | New York Stock Exchange |
| Common Stock $0.01 Par Value | ATGE | NYSE Texas  |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

#### Item 8.01 Other Events
On October 6, 2025, Adtalem Global Education Inc. ("Adtalem") issued a press release announcing that Dr. Karen Cox, President, Chamberlain University ("Chamberlain") will be retiring from Chamberlain after a distinguished nearly 40-year career in healthcare and nursing education. Under Dr. Cox's leadership since 2018, Chamberlain has grown to become the largest school of nursing in the country, serving nearly 40,000 students online and across 24 physical campuses and strengthened its position as the leading grantor of Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees in the United States.

Adtalem has engaged Spencer Stuart to conduct an external search for Dr. Cox's successor. Upon selection of the new President, Dr. Cox will transition from her role.

The press release issued by Adtalem on October 6, 2025, announcing Dr. Cox's retirement is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference.

**Item 9.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Financial Statements and Exhibits**

99.1 [Press Release of Adtalem Global Education Inc., dated October 6, 2025.](atge-20251006xex99d1.htm) <br> 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in Inline XBRL and included as Exhibit 101)

#### SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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| **ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION INC.** | **ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION INC.** |
| By: | /s/ Robert J. Phelan |
|  | Robert J. Phelan |
|  | Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer<br>(Principal Financial Officer) |

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Date: October 6, 2025

## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**

![Graphic](atge-20251006xex99d1001.jpg)

**Dr. Karen Cox to Retire as President of Chamberlain University After Distinguished Nearly 40-Year Healthcare Career**

CHICAGO – October 6, 2025 – Adtalem Global Education Inc. (NYSE: ATGE) today announced that Dr. Karen Cox will retire as president of Chamberlain University after nearly 40 years in healthcare and nursing education. Dr. Cox has led Chamberlain University since 2018. During her tenure, the institution has grown to serve nearly 40,000 students online and across 24 physical campuses, becoming the largest school of nursing in the country and the leading grantor of Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees in the United States.

"Karen has led Chamberlain University through a period of significant growth while maintaining our commitment to academic excellence and student success," said Steve Beard, chairman and CEO, Adtalem Global Education. "Her focus on innovation in nursing education has supported our ability to prepare graduates who serve healthcare organizations across the country and we appreciate her contributions to Chamberlain and Adtalem."

Dr. Cox's career includes leadership roles with the American Academy of Nursing where she served as president from 2017 to 2019 and the DAISY Foundation where she serves on the board. She started her career as a licensed practical nurse. She holds degrees from Excelsior College, the University of Kansas and the University of Missouri–Kansas City.

"Leading Chamberlain University has been a meaningful part of my career," said Dr. Karen Cox, president, Chamberlain University. "Our dedication to academic excellence and student success has made Chamberlain not just an institution, but a community that opens doors and changes lives, all while embracing a culture of care throughout the student journey. I am proud of what we have accomplished together to advance healthcare education."

Prior to Chamberlain, Dr. Cox spent 30 years at Children's Mercy Kansas City, where she advanced from nurse manager to chief nursing officer and then to EVP, chief operating officer.

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Under her leadership, the hospital achieved Magnet designation in 2003, a first for hospitals in Missouri and the region.

Adtalem has engaged Spencer Stuart to conduct an external search for Dr. Cox's successor. Upon selection of the new president, Dr. Cox will transition from her role.

**About Chamberlain University**<br>Chamberlain University, an Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE) institution, educates, empowers, and emboldens a diverse community of healthcare professionals who seek to advance the health of people, families, communities, and nations. Chamberlain has the largest school of nursing in the U.S., with both on-campus and online degree programs. Chamberlain is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions, offering a variety of bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and certificate programs. Chamberlain University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Visit Chamberlain.edu for more information, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

**About Adtalem Global Education**

Adtalem Global Education is the leading provider of healthcare education in the U.S., shaping the future of healthcare by preparing a dynamic workforce with high-quality academic programs. We innovate education pathways, align with industry needs and empower individuals to reach their full potential. Our commitment to excellence and access is reflected in our expansive network of institutions, serving over 91,000 students and supported by a strong community of approximately 365,000 alumni and over 10,000 dedicated employees. Visit Adtalem.com for more information and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

**Media Contact**

Jason Carr

AdtalemMedia@Adtalem.com

+1 773-858-7932

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