American Campus Communities Announces Blake Chandlee Leaving Board of Directors

American Campus Communities (NYSE: ACC), the nation’s largest owner, manager and developer of high-quality student housing properties in the U.S., today announced that Blake Chandlee has decided to not stand for re-election to the board of directors at the annual stockholder meeting to be held on May 1, 2019 in order to focus on other opportunities. The board is currently contemplating adding an additional director in the future.

"We would like to sincerely thank Blake for his contributions as a member of the board,” said Ed Lowenthal, American Campus Board Chair. "We wish Blake great success.”

About American Campus Communities

American Campus Communities, Inc. is the largest owner, manager and developer of high-quality student housing communities in the United States. The company is a fully integrated, self-managed and self-administered equity real estate investment trust (REIT) with expertise in the design, finance, development, construction management and operational management of student housing properties. As of December 31, 2018, American Campus Communities owned 170 student housing properties containing approximately 109,100 beds. Including its owned and third-party managed properties, ACC’s total managed portfolio consisted of 204 properties with approximately 133,900 beds. Visit www.americancampus.com.

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