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Miles Orth elected President; Stanley Uhr elected to Board of Directors and Legislative Committee Co-Chair PHILADELPHIA – NOVEMBER 21, 2016 – Campus Apartments, one of the nation’s largest providers of on and off-campus student housing, announces today that two of the company’s executives have been elected into leadership positions at the Pennsylvania Apartment Association East (PAA East). Miles Orth, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, was elected President of the Association, and Stanley Uhr, Vice President and Corporate Counsel, was elected to serve on the Association’s Board of Directors and was also elected Legislative Committee Co-Chair. PAA East is a non-profit organization representing multi-family developers, owners and managers in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties. “We are proud of both Miles and Stanley for securing leadership roles with PAA East, demonstrating the strength and trust local real estate leaders have in Campus Apartments,” said David Adelman, CEO of Campus Apartments and a past president of the Association. “ While Campus Apartments’ portfolio spans the country, Philadelphia is our home. Through PAA East and other local organizations, our entire leadership team is committed to advancing the multi-family housing industry in our region.” Prior to assuming the role of President, Orth has been an active member of PAA East for more than five years, having served on its Board of Directors as well as in the roles of Vice President and Treasurer. Orth has more than 20 years of experience in real estate management and development. He is responsible for Campus Apartments’ overall business operations and strategic initiatives including the day-to-day operational management of the company’s real estate assets. Uhr has been involved with PAA East for four years, having previously served as a member of the Legislative Committee. At Campus Apartments, he is responsible for providing legal advice to the executive team on a wide range of corporate and real estate issues, including corporate governance, leasing, management agreements and licensing, in addition to acting as a liaison for outside counsel. About Campus Apartments Founded in 1958, Campus Apartments is one of the nation’s largest providers of on- and off-campus student housing. As a vertically integrated firm, Campus Apartments is experienced in all facets of the student housing industry. The company has $2 billion in assets under management in 24 states, serving more than 70 colleges and universities. For more information, visit: www.campusapts.com and connect with Campus Apartments on Twitter and Facebook. About The Pennsylvania Apartment Association The Pennsylvania Apartment Association East (PAA East) is a non-profit organization representing multifamily developers, owners and managers in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties. PAA East serves the multi-family housing industry by providing a forum to utilize and share the collective strengths of its members in order to provide educational, public relations and governmental affairs related services that enhance the opportunity for quality rental housing, and to develop and promote active participation by exchanging ideas via networking events.

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PHILADELPHIA – September 27, 2016 – Campus Apartments, one of the nation’s largest providers of on and off-campus student housing, has announced three new student housing developments, totaling more than 1,700 beds, in Tennessee, South Carolina and Pennsylvania. Through a joint venture with Collegiate Development Group, Campus Apartments will develop two off-campus student communities at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville (603 beds) and Clemson University (706 beds). Both projects will offer a pedestrian-to-campus location, state-of-the-art amenity package and ground floor retail. Currently under construction, the Clemson development is scheduled for delivery in August 2017, while the Knoxville development is slated for an August 2018 completion. Campus Apartments has also partnered with University of the Sciences in Philadelphia to develop a 400-bed freshman residence hall to mark the start of a multi-phase effort to improve facilities across the University over the next several years. The third-party development is scheduled for completion in August 2018. “Each of these student communities responds to a specific market need,” said Daniel Bernstein, President and Chief Investment Officer at Campus Apartments. “At USciences, we’re creating a true live-learn community equipped with social and academic space that will support the institution’s rigorous academic culture and student life objectives. At UT-Knoxville, we’ll provide a value-conscious market with high-density unit types at an affordable price point, and at Clemson we’ll cast a wide net by offering studio through five bedroom units in the heart of downtown.” The two new off-campus development projects are the latest investment of the Campus-Clarion Student Housing Partners, LP Fund. Closed in April 2015, the fund targets investments in university-related real estate through acquisition and development, both on- and off-campus, throughout the US. “We’re confident that each project will be well-received by its respective student body. It’s an exciting time for Campus Apartments and our fund,” continued Bernstein. About Campus Apartments Founded in 1958, Campus Apartments is one of the nation’s largest providers of on- and off-campus student housing. As a vertically integrated firm, Campus Apartments is experienced in all facets of the student housing industry. The company has $2 billion in assets under management in 24 states, serving more than 70 colleges and universities. For more information, visit: www.campusapts.com and connect with Campus Apartments on Twitter and Facebook.

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Campus Apartments, one of the nation’s largest providers of on- and off-campus student housing, announces today a development project with University of the Sciences that will begin to replace the University’s on-campus housing stock and help to bring new life to Woodland Avenue in the University City section of Philadelphia. The new 128,000-square-foot live-learn facility, located at 46th St. and Woodland Ave., will accommodate approximately 400 students and will include generous social, study, classroom and programming spaces, as well as ground floor retail space. The estimated $50 million development of the new residence hall marks the start of a multi-phase effort to improve facilities across the entire University over the next several years. Slated for completion by August 2018, the project will deliver an on-campus residential facility to begin replacing the available housing at the University. The six-story building will include two-person semi-suites designed to serve the University’s first-year student population, two staff apartments, as well as 16,000 square feet of communal social and study lounges. The live-learn facility will feature 5,000 square feet of classroom space and new Resident Life office space for the University. In addition to University facilities, the building will include two ground floor retail spaces (2,700 square feet) along Woodland Avenue and a publicly accessible open courtyard. The building will incorporate numerous sustainable features to achieve Green Globe certification. “The new first-year residence hall is the first of a multi-phase effort to improve the quality of our housing and learning facilities to enhance interaction and collaboration at the University and to attract more students to our institution,” said Dan Severino, Director of Facilities at University of the Sciences. “Through this project, we also strive to energize this corridor of Woodland Avenue and further integrate our campus and University with our neighboring community. The retail and public space will create a new hub within the community, which will benefit the neighborhood for years to come.” The live-learn facility will be located on the site of the former Alexander Wilson Elementary School, which the University bought from the Philadelphia School District in 2014. Replacing the vacant structure, the new University development will provide the local community with new stores and meeting and green space, in addition to streetscape repairs and lighting. The University will also offer community-driven programming. “This project will transform an underutilized site into a vibrant corridor by creating modern facilities for students to live and learn, and new retail and programming spaces for the local community,” said Daniel Bernstein, President and Chief Investment Officer at Campus Apartments. “The University’s long-term commitment to enhancing its campus will help attract and retain the best and brightest students. University of the Sciences is a great partner, and we’re excited to bring this new facility to students, university staff and community members in our hometown.” Campus Apartments was awarded the residence project after a competitive RFP process. Campus Apartments and the University partnered with architect Design Collective and general contractor Torcon Construction for this development. Construction is set to begin in January 2017. About University of the Sciences University of the Sciences has prepared students to be leaders and practitioners in the healthcare and science fields for nearly 200 years. Key to its distinctive education is a tradition of hands-on research and experiential learning that is evident in every graduate who has walked its campus. Since its founding in 1821 as Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, the first college of pharmacy in North America, USciences has grown to more than 30 degree-granting programs from bachelor’s through doctoral degrees in the health sciences, bench sciences, and healthcare business and policy fields. Discover how USciences students are proven everywhere they go at usciences.edu. About Campus Apartments Founded in 1958, Campus Apartments is one of the nation’s largest providers of on- and off-campus student housing. As a vertically integrated firm, Campus Apartments is experienced in all facets of the student housing industry. The company has $2 billion in assets under management in 24 states, serving more than 70 colleges and universities. For more information, visit: www.campusapts.com and connect with Campus Apartments on Twitter and Facebook.

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Campus Apartments, one of the nation’s largest providers of on- and off-campus student housing, announces today that Daniel Bernstein has assumed the role of President of the company and will continue to serve as Chief Investment Officer. Bernstein has been an integral member of the Campus Apartments team since 1993, when he began working for the company while still attending college. Over the past two decades, he has risen through the ranks at Campus Apartments, holding such titles as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and most recently serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer. Bernstein’s leadership and expertise have helped transform Campus Apartments from a regional student housing provider to the national leader it is today. In his new role as President and Chief Investment Officer, Bernstein will oversee the company’s investments, operations and asset management groups to continue to expand Campus Apartments’ national portfolio. During his tenure with Campus Apartments, his efforts have resulted in numerous high-profile public-private partnerships and over $2 billion of development and acquisitions. Most recently, Bernstein led the company through the successful launch of the Campus-Clarion Student Housing Partners fund. The fund will afford approximately $1.2 billion in buying power, which he is charged with deploying. “Dan’s steady leadership and ability to navigate complex situations over the past 20 years have been vital to Campus Apartments’ growth and success,” said David Adelman, CEO of Campus Apartments. “From Property Manager to President, Dan has had a storied career with Campus Apartments, and he’s been a tremendous asset to our team every step of the way. His creative deal structuring and depth of knowledge of the student housing market are unmatched in the industry.” Bernstein has also been an active member of the community throughout his career, serving on several charitable, industry and community boards. He is a magna cum laude graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. About Campus Apartments Founded in 1958, Campus Apartments is one of the nation’s largest providers of on- and off-campus student housing. As a vertically integrated firm, Campus Apartments is experienced in all facets of the student housing industry. The company has $2 billion in assets under management in 24 states, serving more than 70 colleges and universities. For more information, visit: www.campusapts.com and connect with Campus Apartments on Twitter and Facebook.

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Campus Apartments, one of the nation’s largest providers of on- and off-campus student housing, announces today that Dean Holmes has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Operations. Holmes has more than 25 years of operational experience in multifamily real estate with a focus on operating discipline and implementing change across a national portfolio of properties. In his new role at Campus Apartments, he will help oversee the continued development and execution of operations initiatives to achieve the company’s objectives for its national real estate portfolio. “Dean has a storied career in the multifamily real estate sector and is a seasoned real estate executive,” said Miles H. Orth, Executive Vice President and COO of Campus Apartments. “Campus Apartments has a long history of bringing the best and brightest into our company – Dean is no exception to that objective. Dean’s dynamic, hands-on leadership style will be a fantastic addition to our team and he will help us continue to move the Company forward as we expand our footprint of properties nationwide.” Prior to joining Campus Apartments, Holmes served as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Equus Capital Partners Ltd./Madison Apartment Group where he was responsible for full operations of the firm’s national portfolio. He also previously served as Division Vice President at Berkshire Property Advisors LLC. Holmes earned a Master of Science degree from the University of Maryland and is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. About Campus Apartments Founded in 1958, Campus Apartments is one of the nation’s largest providers of on- and off-campus student housing. As a vertically integrated firm, Campus Apartments is experienced in all facets of the student housing industry. The company has $2 billion in assets under management in 24 states, serving more than 70 colleges and universities. For more information, visit: www.campusapts.com and connect with Campus Apartments on Twitter and Facebook.

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Campus Apartments, one of the nation’s largest providers of on- and off-campus student housing, announces today two executive promotions. Helen Marshall has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Human Resources, and Mark Schundler to Senior Vice President of Investments. Both Marshall and Schundler have been committed to Campus Apartments for more than a decade. As Senior Vice Presidents, Marshall and Schundler will continue to lead their respective departments to help facilitate Campus Apartments’ growth. “Helen and Mark are trusted leaders in the Campus Apartments community,” said David Adelman, president and CEO of Campus Apartments. “Their hard work and loyalty have allowed them to grow and have helped our company to grow. Their promotions will continue to drive Campus Apartments’ success as a leader in the student housing industry.” Marshall joined Campus Apartments in 2002, establishing the company’s Human Resources Department. She was appointed Vice President of Human Resources in 2007 and is responsible for all aspects of human resources planning and management for Campus Apartments, including organizational development, recruitment, retention, compensation and benefits, training and staff relations. She is also responsible for the company’s safety and compliance programs and is a key member of the management team. Marshall has over 20 years of experience in human resources and associated disciplines at a regional, national and international level. She was previously a managing partner of the human resources practice of an international consulting firm and has held several senior positions in various European consulting firms specializing in the U.S., European, Middle East and Asian markets. Schundler joined Campus Apartments in 2005 as Director of Business Development and has since served in increasing capacities within Investments. He is responsible for leading the firm’s investment process for potential acquisition and development opportunities and providing strategic oversight of its asset management platform. Over the course of his tenure, Schundler has been involved in the acquisition and development of more than 18,000 student beds and more than $1.3 billion in total investment.  About Campus Apartments Founded in 1958, Campus Apartments is one of the nation’s largest providers of on- and off-campus student housing. As a vertically integrated firm, Campus Apartments is experienced in all facets of the student housing industry. The company has $2 billion in assets under management in 24 states, serving more than 70 colleges and universities. For more information, visit: www.campusapts.com and connect with Campus Apartments on Twitter and Facebook.

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