DeVry Inc. Names Eric Dirst Chief Information Officer

DeVry Inc. (NYSE: DV), a global provider of educational services, announced today the appointment of Eric Dirst to the position of chief information officer. Mr. Dirst will report to Daniel Hamburger, DeVry’s president and chief executive officer. Mr. Dirst joins DeVry from SIRVA Inc., a global provider of relocation and moving services for consumers, corporations and governments. SIRVA’s brands include Allied International, Allied Van Lines, North American Van Lines, and SIRVA Relocation. While at SIRVA, Dirst served most recently as vice president and chief information officer where he was responsible for streamlining business processes, consolidating operations and maximizing ROI. Under Mr. Dirst’s leadership, SIRVA was named to CIO Magazine’s Top 100 Innovative Organizations in 2006 for its effective use of IT to create business value. Prior to SIRVA, Mr. Dirst held senior positions with firms including IQ4hire Inc., KPMG Peat Marwick, and Covansys, a Nasdaq company which was acquired by Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) in 2007. "Eric brings a wealth of talent and expertise to our senior management team,” said Daniel Hamburger, president and CEO, DeVry Inc. "We will benefit from his vast experience and successful track record of helping enterprises derive maximum value from their technology investments.” "DeVry Inc. continues to break new ground and reinforce its position as a leader in career-focused education,” said Eric Dirst. "I am thrilled to be joining such a talented management team, and look forward to helping contribute to the company’s continued growth and success.” Mr. Dirst earned bachelor’s degrees in Business Operations Management and Applied Computer Science from Northern Illinois University. He is also a Governing Body member of the CIO Executive Summit, and a member of the CIO Leadership Network and the Midwest Technology Executives Club. About DeVry Inc. DeVry Inc. (NYSE: DV) is the parent organization of DeVry University, Advanced Academics, Ross University, Chamberlain College of Nursing and Becker Professional Review. DeVry University, which includes Keller Graduate School of Management, offers associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs in technology, healthcare technology, business and management. Advanced Academics provides online secondary education to school districts throughout the U.S. Ross University offers doctoral degree programs through its schools of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. Chamberlain College of Nursing offers associate and bachelor's degree programs in nursing. Becker Professional Review, which includes Becker CPA Review and Stalla Review for the CFA Exams, provides professional education and exam review for accounting and finance professionals. For more information, visit http://www.devryinc.com.