Academic Partnerships, a company that assists primarily regional public universities in expanding access and impact by supporting their online programs, completed the acquisition of Wiley University Services, an education provider offering flexible solutions to help colleges & universities drive student success, from Wiley, a publishing company, for $150m. "AP is in the business of transforming lives through education, and the acquisition of Wiley University Services better enables us to do just that. This is an exciting day as we combine our talent, capabilities, and resources to more effectively meet the growing demand for high-quality, affordable online degree programs and ensure our university partners and their students thrive," Fernando Bleichmar, Academic Partnerships Chief Executive Officer.