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 On August 4, 2026, American Public University System combined with Rasmussen University and Hondros College of Nursing to form a single higher education institution. American Public University System (the System) now includes American Public University, American Military University, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. The System is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (APEI). We are continuing to update our website to reflect our new structure.
 
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Thomas Beckett has served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel since January 2016. He joined APEI in April 2011 as Director, Legal Affairs and in 2012 became Vice President, Legal Affairs. He was appointed Secretary in June 2016.

Previously, Mr. Beckett was the General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer of HealthSport, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, InnoZen, Inc. (now CURE Pharmaceutical) from 2007 to 2010. In addition, from 2004 to 2010, Mr. Beckett held various leadership positions at HealthSport and InnoZen. Prior to this, Mr. Beckett was an associate at King & Spalding LLP; and Holland & Knight LLP.

Mr. Beckett began his career as a banking officer at First Union National Bank. He is on the board of directors of Shenandoah Telecommunications Company, a broadband telecommunications company that provides fiber optic and cable services.

Mr. Beckett has a Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida Levin College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia.