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Preston University is a private for-profit unaccredited institution that offers a variety of academic degree programs by distance learning. Preston was originally based in Wyoming and in 2007 was based in Alabama. As of 2012, Preston identified Los Angeles, California as its base of operations.[1][2][3]
Preston University is owned by Dr. Abdul Basit.[4]
About 30 affiliated campuses throughout the world were listed by Preston.[5] A number of degree programs ranging from associate to Ph.D. in a variety of disciplines were offered.[6] As of August 2012, the Oregon Office of Degree Authorization reported that the university was operated from Pakistan, had formerly operated in Wyoming and Alabama in the United States, had been active in Nepal in 2009, also had a presence in Dubai, and used several different institutional names in several world regions.[7]
- ^ "Statement of Issues In the Matter of Preston University, Case No. 997878" (PDF). California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. May 1, 2012.
- ^ "Preston University website". Retrieved September 6, 2012.
- ^ Dave Featherly (6 April 2009). "Preston University, which fled from Wyoming rather than attempt accreditation and then was ordered to "cease and desist" in Alabama, found a home in Los Angeles" (PDF). Cheyenne Herald. Cheyenne, WY. OCLC 51310460. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 January 2011.
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prestonwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Unaccredited Colleges". Oregon Office of Degree Authorization. Archived from the original on 15 May 2007. Retrieved 11 August 2012.