Adtalem Global Education, an educational services provider, completed the acquisition of Walden University, a regionally accredited higher education institution, from Laureate Education, a university operation services provider, for $1.5bn. “The acquisition of Walden is a pivotal step in expanding our scale as a leading workforce solutions provider. By expanding access to education, through complementary programs and offerings, and enhanced capabilities, we are better positioned to address critical workforce shortages and health inequities, improve patient outcomes and ultimately strengthen the resilience of the healthcare ecosystem,” Lisa Wardell, Adtalem Chairman and CEO.