WAYNE, Pa., May 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Ryan & Maniskas, LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed in United States District Court for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on behalf of purchasers of DeVry Education Group Inc. ("DeVry" or the "Company") (NYSE: DV) common stock during the period between February 24, 2011 and January 27, 2016, inclusive (the "Class Period").

DeVry shareholders may, no later than July 12, 2016, move the Court for appointment as a lead plaintiff of the Class. If you purchased shares of DeVry and would like to learn more about these claims or if you wish to discuss these matters and have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights, contact Richard A. Maniskas, Esquire toll-free at (877) 316-3218 or to sign up online, visit: www.rmclasslaw.com/cases/dv.

DeVry provides educational services worldwide through a number of subsidiaries, including DeVry University, one of the largest degree-granting higher education systems in the United States. Through its five colleges, DeVry University offers programs in healthcare, business, technology, accounting, finance and law.

The Complaint brings forth claims for violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose, among other things, that: (i) DeVry University engaged in a multi-year deceptive marketing and advertising campaign; (ii) DeVry University overstated its students' ability to find employment after graduation (iii) DeVry University overstated the potential income its students could earn after graduation; (iv) and as a result, DeVry overstated its growth, revenue, and earnings potential by concealing the true employment prospects of DeVry University graduates to investors and potential students.

On January 27, 2016, the FTC shocked the market when it filed suit against DeVry for engaging in deceptive practices by purposefully misrepresenting the benefits of obtaining a degree from DeVry University.

Also on January 27, 2016, the U.S. Department of Education issued DeVry University a Notice of Intent to Limit DeVry's participation in programs authorized pursuant to Title IV of HEA, after finding that DeVry was in violation of federal law.

As a result of these shocking disclosures, DeVry's common stock price dropped 15%, or $3.65 per share, from $23.68 per share on January 26, 2016 to $20.09 per share closing on January 27, 2016—wiping out over $230 million in the Company's market capitalization in one day, on unusually heavy volume.

Over the next several trading days, DeVry's stock price continued to trade lower, closing at $18.08 on February 2, 2016. In total, from January 27, 2016 to February 2, 2016, DeVry's stock price share price dropped $5.66 per share, or 24%, wiping out approximately $360 million of the Company's market capitalization.

If you are a member of the class, you may, no later than July 12, 2016, request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff of the class. A lead plaintiff is a representative party that acts on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. In order to be appointed lead plaintiff, the Court must determine that the class member's claim is typical of the claims of other class members, and that the class member will adequately represent the class. Under certain circumstances, one or more class members may together serve as "lead plaintiff." Your ability to share in any recovery is not, however, affected by the decision whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff. You may retain Ryan & Maniskas, LLP or other counsel of your choice, to serve as your counsel in this action.

For more information regarding this, please contact Ryan & Maniskas, LLP (Richard A. Maniskas, Esquire) toll-free at (877) 316-3218 or by email at [email protected] or visit: www.rmclasslaw.com/cases/dv. For more information about class action cases in general or to learn more about Ryan & Maniskas, LLP, please visit our website: www.rmclasslaw.com.

Ryan & Maniskas, LLP is a national shareholder litigation firm. Ryan & Maniskas, LLP is devoted to protecting the interests of individual and institutional investors in shareholder actions in state and federal courts nationwide.

CONTACT: Ryan & Maniskas, LLP
Richard A. Maniskas, Esquire
995 Old Eagle School Rd., Suite 311
Wayne, PA 19087
484-588-5516
877-316-3218 
www.rmclasslaw.com/cases/dv   
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