American Public Education to Present at the William Blair 29th Annual Growth Stock Conference

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va.--(Business Wire)--
American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI) - parent company of online
learning provider American Public University System, which operates through
American Military University and American Public University - announced that
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Harry T. Wilkins plans to
address the financial community at the William Blair 29th Annual Growth Stock
Conference in Chicago, Illinois.

Mr. Wilkins` presentation will begin at 3:10 p.m. Central time (4:10 p.m.
Eastern time) on Tuesday, June 9, 2009. A link to a live webcast of the
presentation, as well as an audio replay, will be available to listeners who log
in through American Public Education's website, www.AmericanPublicEducation.com.
The replay will be available for 90 days after the presentation.

About American Public Education, Inc.

American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI) is an online provider of higher
education focused primarily on serving the military and public service
communities. American Public University System (APUS), wholly owned by APEI,
comprises two universities - American Military University (AMU) and American
Public University (APU). Regionally and nationally accredited, APUS serves more
than 49,500 part-time students who live and work in all 50 states and more than
100 countries; and offers 74 degree programs in fields ranging from homeland
security, military studies, intelligence, and criminal justice to technology,
business administration, public health, and liberal arts.

American Public Education, Inc.
Chris Symanoskie
Director, Investor Relations
703-334-3880

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