Are You a Geek? Want to Get Chic? DeVry University and Sherman Oaks Galleria Shops Giving Away $500 Make Over in "Geek to Chic" Contest.

Winner to be Announced May 12 Live During KIIS-FM Wango Tango Concert

LOS ANGELES -- Today through May 11, visitors to www.DeVryGeektoChic.com can vote for their favorite DeVry University student "Geek to Chic" transformation and a chance to win a make-over valued at more than $500 from Sherman Oaks Galleria shops, including Paul Mitchell the School, Tuso, Faith Remi, and Les Yeux Eyewear.

Why is DeVry University doing this? Upon graduation, most colleges and universities give you a hearty handshake, a piece of paper and multiple alumni newsletter requests for donations to your alma mater. DeVry University does things quite differently.

So differently, in fact that we can boast the following accomplishment: For the year ending June 2006, of DeVry University graduates system wide, 91 percent of those in the active job market were employed in their fields within six months of graduation. And they are employed by some of the leading names in business and technology, including Accenture Technology Solutions, Applied Materials, Boeing Company, GE Medical Systems, Intel, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Schlumberger and many more.

What's our secret? Of all the colleges or universities in Southern California, DeVry University is the most successful at preparing its graduates to enter their chosen career field. From career-based programs that provide an edge in the new global marketplace to successful career professionals who teach applicable skills in a business environment to a results-oriented career services team, everything DeVry University does in and out of the classroom helps its students start or advance in the career of their choice.

Career advice columnists always say, "Dress for the job you want." So, DeVry University has adopted five of the biggest self-proclaimed Geeks from its Sherman Oaks Galleria location to give them a transformation make-over and help to ensure our graduate employment success rates remain impressive.

We also thought it would be nice to share a "Geek to Chic" make-over with one lucky Geek from our community. So, we created a transformation package including hair color and cut form Paul Mitchell the School, clothing from Tuso or Faith Remi, and glasses or sunglasses from Les Yeux Eyewear. Everything a Geek needs to get Chic!

Winners of both the DeVry University "Geek to Chic" contest and the special "Geek to Chic" make-over package will be announced live at the KIIS-FM Wango Tango concert on Saturday, May 12 at the Verizon Amphitheater in Irvine. For more information and to register for the "Geek to Chic" make-over package, visit www.DeVryGeektoChic.com.

DeVry University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and has been providing high-quality, career-oriented education in California since 1983 with locations in Colton (Inland Empire), Elk Grove (Sacramento), Fremont, Fresno, Irvine, Long Beach, Pomona, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose and the Sherman Oaks area of Los Angeles. Since then, more than 18,900 California students have graduated from DeVry University. Currently, more than 6,000 students attend DeVry University in California.

DeVry University

As one of the largest degree-granting higher education systems in North America, DeVry University provides high-quality, career-oriented associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs in technology, healthcare technology, business and management. More than 48,000 students are enrolled at its 84 locations in 24 states and Canada, as well as through DeVry University Online. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA). DeVry University, a division of DeVry Inc. (NYSE: DV), is based in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. For more information about DeVry University, visit http://www.devry.edu.