番茄视频 (ACE) has proven itself to be an industry leader in higher education over the past two decades. We are proud to pave the way in accessible learning, ensure graduates gain a quality education with a strong return on investment (ROI) and create partnerships that make a national impact.
As our 20th anniversary comes to a close, we are more excited than ever about the future. ACE President and CEO Geordie Hyland shares an inside look at what鈥檚 next.
ACE: ACE鈥檚 20th anniversary year ends soon, but not without a proper celebration. Tell us about the upcoming in-person staff and faculty retreat and how this gathering not only demonstrates our people-centered culture but sets a strong tone for years to come.聽
Geordie Hyland (GH): I am incredibly excited to bring together our full-time staff in Phoenix during the first week of December. We plan to celebrate our collective journey to date and also plan for the future. We鈥檒l be engaging in strategic planning, sharing best practices, giving back to the local community and having fun!
ACE: ACE鈥檚 incredible momentum continues into 2026 as we mark another milestone 鈥� not increasing tuition in ten years!1 How does this position the college as an industry leader for accessible, affordable learning now and in the future?聽
(GH): ACE is a unique institution. We operate in an industry where many other institutions heavily rely on federal and state subsidies as well as Title IV loans. Others may be thinking about institutional ROI and, as a result, are loading their students up with student loans.
ACE is focused on teaching, learning and our student value proposition. Our practitioner faculty equips our students with relevant skills and practical knowledge needed for career progression and success.
Perhaps not surprisingly, 96% of our employer partners are satisfied with the overall performance of ACE graduates, and we are very proud that 86% of our students graduate with no debt.2 In fact, third party market research calculates that for every $1 invested in our tuition, our students receive $19.20 in future career earnings.
ACE: With today鈥檚 rapidly evolving technology and workforce gaps, how will ACE continue aligning academic offerings, creating strategic partnerships, enhancing alumni relationships and leveraging technology to support workforce growth?聽
(GH): We will continue to listen to our students, alumni and partners and incorporate their feedback into our continuous improvement initiatives. We are committed to the career progression of our graduates, helping solve the human capital challenges of our partners, and leveraging technology and artificial intelligence strategically.
ACE: ACE鈥檚 unique story has the power to inspire the higher education industry to focus on student return on investment, career readiness, financial responsibility and accessibility. What鈥檚 the college鈥檚 vision for spreading the word?聽
(GH): We will tell our story more assertively. ACE proves that higher education can deliver huge value to students and does not need to rely on state and federal subsidies or Title IV loans. We were thrilled that ACE was recently included in the GSV 150 and recognized as one of the top private companies worldwide for driving transformational growth in digital learning and workforce skills. In 2026, we have plans to extend our recognition with innovative marketing campaigns and positioning.
番茄视频 couldn鈥檛 celebrate its 20th anniversary without extending sincere gratitude to every individual who has been part of our family. We look forward to many more years of offering quality, flexible and affordable programs designed to make global impact.
1Excludes RN to BSN program聽
2Internal research completed in March 2025聽
