Nuno Fernandes Posts
APUS President Nuno Fernandes is a visionary leader who has been successful in making online higher education more affordable and accessible, while delivering top-quality education and favorable student outcomes. As the fifth President of APUS, he is focused on a global digital journey that integrates personalized, collaborative, technology-driven learning experiences to prepare students for tomorrow’s challenges and opportunities.
Mr. Fernandes has a wealth of experience driving innovation across higher education, technology, and business. He has been serving as APUS President since September 2022.
Previously, Mr. Fernandes was president and CEO of Ilumno, the largest online program manager in Latin America, and among the top 3 globally (in terms of managed students, which numbered 300,000). He served in several roles with increasing responsibilities at the company for over a decade. Mr. Fernandes was instrumental in improving student retention, student satisfaction, graduation rates, and reputation at the company’s owned and partner universities. He also led efforts to expand access to higher education in several countries.
Mr. Fernandes has a wealth of experience driving innovation across higher education, technology, and business. He has been serving as APUS President since September 2022.
Previously, Mr. Fernandes was president and CEO of Ilumno, the largest online program manager in Latin America, and among the top 3 globally (in terms of managed students, which numbered 300,000). He served in several roles with increasing responsibilities at the company for over a decade. Mr. Fernandes was instrumental in improving student retention, student satisfaction, graduation rates, and reputation at the company’s owned and partner universities. He also led efforts to expand access to higher education in several countries.
Jan. 13, 2025
Can You Be a Triangle in a World Full of Circles?
Can You Be a Triangle in a World Full of Circles? Imagine walking into a room where 18 people, including you, are staring at a shape. It’s clearly a triangle—without a doubt, it has three sharp edges and three distinct points. But then, one by one,…
Sept. 25, 2024
Differentiate or Die: Navigating the Landscape of Higher Education
Terms like "branding," "product management," "competitive advantages," and "Unique Selling Points (USPs)" are most often readily dismissed by the academic community. However, in today’s world, higher education can no longer afford to ignore market r…