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(Pasadena, CA) – The Yidan Prize Foundation has awarded Shai Reshef, President and Founder of the University of the People, the 2023 Yidan Prize for Education Development, the world’s highest education accolade, referred to as the “Nobel Prize of Education.” The award recognizes Reshef’s innovative solutions to open the gates of higher education to all…

Thinking about heading back to college a little later in life? You’re not alone. In fact, there are nearly 22 million American adults currently working to earn their college degree. Congrats on joining them! Students going back to school at a later point in their lives often work a full-time job, are raising a family,…

(Pasadena, CA) In a bold move that promises to reshape the landscape of online education and professional development, University of the People (UoPeople), one of the largest online universities in the U.S., has forged a partnership with Virtual Internships, a global leader in guaranteed internship placements, to offer remote internships to all its students. The…

At the end of the day, the most important resource a company has is its people.  Every company has its organizational culture, and that’s why HR leaders try as much as possible to create worker personas to understand the employees’ behaviors, relationships, and interactions in the workplace. Through profiling, the management can improve communications, make…

Teachers around the world are always on the hunt for ways to better connect with and teach their students. Back in 1976, researchers David Wood, Gail Ross, and Jerome Bruner rose to the challenge and coined the term “scaffolding” in a report entitled, “The Role of Tutoring in Problem Solving.” So what is scaffolding in…

Starting and running a business is an enormously complex task. Although there is much a business owner can learn, the one department where they need to rely on the expertise of others is business law. Navigating business law without a law degree is nearly impossible and, if done incorrectly, can leave you in real legal…

Data analysis can be traced as far back as the 19th century. In those days, companies used an incredible number of spreadsheets to collect and find trends within their data sets. Today, it’s estimated that about 2.5 quintillion bytes of data is generated every day. In fact, 90 percent of the world’s data has been…

Jasmin G. grew up in the rural region of the Philippines. From her early years, most of her life was spent on the go, since her family moved often. According to her, these experiences helped Jasmin G. to adapt to new surroundings.  As she grew up, not much changed. Jasmin continued traveling, going to school,…

In the ever-evolving landscape of business and marketing, the role of a market research analyst is indispensable. These professionals possess a unique set of skills that bridge the gap between data analysis and consumer behavior, enabling companies to make informed decisions and stay competitive. In this blog, we will explore the responsibilities of a market…

So, you’re thinking about getting a master’s degree in business administration? That’s great news! With an MBA, you’ll be able to climb any corporate ladder, or even start a business of your own.   We know that making the leap into graduate studies is a big decision, and you likely have questions, doubts, and maybe even…

Pay it Forward What is Pay It Forward? The #PayItForward Campaign began as a simple idea – for graduates of UoPeople to give back, providing scholarships for current and future students.   What started as an alumni initiative is now a movement, and we’re bringing the #PayItForward Campaign to the next level.   We’re asking…

Solar-powered Kiosks Provide Refugees with Vital Online Education and Job Opportunities After several members of his family were killed during the bloody civil war in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Innocent Tshilombo fled his homeland in 2009 to avoid a similar fate. At the age of 20, he escaped to Kenya where he has lived…