Released on: June 27, 2008, 7:53 am

Press Release Author: Education Management LLC

Industry: Education

Press Release Summary: Classes Slated to Begin in August 2008

Press Release Body: (DURHAM, N.C.- June 26, 2008) Education Management LLC (EDMC)
today announces the addition of The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham to its Art
Institutes system of schools.

With its first day of classes planned for August 21, 2008, The Art Institute of
Raleigh-Durham, a branch of The Art Institute of Charlotte, will occupy
approximately 34,000 square feet at 410 Blackwell Street, located in Durham's
historic American Tobacco District. The school will begin enrolling students
immediately.

"The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham will offer curricula that complement the demand
for arts education in North Carolina's Research Triangle," says John Mazzoni,
president of The Art Institutes. "We are confident that the school will provide
students with an inspiring learning environment, preparing them well for their
chosen creative arts careers in culinary, fashion, media arts, and design."

Initially, The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham will offer bachelor's degree programs
in Culinary Arts Management, Fashion Marketing & Management, Graphic Design,
Interior Design, and Web Design & Interactive Media; and associate's degree programs
in Culinary Arts, Fashion Marketing, Graphic Design, and Web Design & Interactive
Media.

"I am excited about the opportunity for The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham to
provide a career focused, market driven education to the residents of the Triangle
and surrounding communities," said Michael DePrisco, newly appointed president of
The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham. "We look forward to working with the many fine
businesses and community agencies in the region to help meet their employment
needs."



For information on classes at The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham, call (888)
245-9593 or visit the school's website at
http://www.artinstitutes.edu/raleigh-durham.



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The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham is accredited by the Accrediting Council for
Independent Colleges and Schools. The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham is a branch
campus of The Art Institute of Charlotte and is licensed to award Associate and
Bachelor degrees by the Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina.

The parent company of The Art Institutes, Education Management LLC
(http://www.edmc.com), with approximately 96,000 students as of the fall of 2007, is
among the largest providers of post-secondary education in North America, based on
student enrollment and revenue. Education Management has 87 locations in 27 U.S.
states and in Canada. Education Management\'s educational institutions offer a broad
range of academic programs concentrated in the media arts, design, fashion, culinary
arts, behavioral sciences, health sciences, education, information technology, legal
studies and business fields, culminating in the award of associate\'s through
doctoral degrees. Education Management has provided career-oriented education for
over 40 years.


CORPORATE MEDIA CONTACT:
Jacquelyn P. Muller
Vice President - Public Relations
Education Management LLC
Office: (412) 995-7262
Mobile: (412) 606-9244
jpmuller@edmc.edu

TRIANGLE MEDIA CONTACT:
Tracy Phelan
The Catevo Group
Office: (919) 877-0877
Mobile : (919) 389-7291
tphelan@catevo.com

Web Site: http://www.artinstitutes.edu/raleigh-durham

Contact Details: 210 Sxith Avenue, 33rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
jpmuller@edmc.edu
412.995.7262