Grand Canyon Education, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE) filed an 8‑K (Item 5.02) reporting that, effective February 9, 2026, Dilek Marsh was appointed Chief Information Officer. Ms. Marsh will assume the responsibilities of the company’s former CIO while retaining all responsibilities of her prior role as Chief Technology Officer.

Key Details

• Appointment effective: February 9, 2026. 8‑K filed: February 12, 2026.
• Compensation: new employment agreement increases Ms. Marsh’s annual base salary to $346,000.
• Incentive pay: eligible for an annual cash incentive bonus with a target of 50% of base salary.
• Background: Marsh served as CTO since July 2021, Chief Data Officer since July 2018, Executive VP since July 2012, and SVP since August 2008; ~20 years in higher education; holds degrees from Bogazici University, Arizona State University, and University of Phoenix.
• The Employment Agreement is described as substantially similar to her prior agreement; the full agreement will be filed as an exhibit in an upcoming periodic report.

Why It Matters
This is an executive leadership change in Grand Canyon Education’s technology organization that signals continuity (internal promotion) and likely increased compensation expense (higher salary and larger bonus target). For investors, the move highlights the company’s emphasis on technology and data leadership; any material impacts on operating expenses or execution of tech initiatives would be disclosed in future filings. The 8‑K provides the basic terms now and promises the full employment agreement to be filed later.