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States that in 1998 Arizona's University of Phoenix applied for a license from the Commission on Higher Education in New Jersey to operate a campus in the state. Challenges facing the university; Its expansion over the last 22 years; The public debate over the application; The university's hiring of lobbyist Bill Palatucci; Other states where the university is seeking to operate.

Looks at the proposal of the University of Phoenix to open a campus branch in Jersey City, New Jersey submitted to the state's Commission on Higher Education. Potential benefits of opening a school branch in the city; Transfer pacts signed by the university with Burlington County College and Raritan Valley Community College.

States that Pennsylvania's state Secretary of Education, Eugene W. Hickok, has approved the licensure application of the University of Phoenix, which will allow the university to open campuses in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Comments of several board officials on the decision; The review process; Degrees to be offered; Criticism of the decision.

Reports on the University of Phoenix's retraction of its request for a license to operate in New Jersey. Opposition from many public and private colleges in the state; Concerns on the university's library resources and number of full-time faculty members.