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Before the COVID-19 pandemic swept the world, online learning was growing in its popularity. With the rapid onset of the virus, many schools had to reposition themselves to operate online. There are many upsides to online learning, but there are also some challenges of online learning. Here, we will break down what online learning means,…

Many Students Are Opting for Online Universities Instead of Studying on Campus PASADENA, CA (August 19, 2021) – The persistent impact of COVID-19 and the rapid spread of its Delta variant are making college students rethink their plans to attend in-person classes on campus this fall. With most brick-and-mortar colleges in the U.S. planning to…

PASADENA, CA (October 27, 2021) – University of the People (UoPeople) announced today that it has received a $10 million commitment from an anonymous donor. “After reaching the milestone of 100,000 students, and with no plans to stop our growth to serve those most in need of higher education, UoPeople’s needs continue to expand,” said…

If you look at the OECD’s data on how much students spend on tertiary education around the world, you’ll find that the United Kingdom and the United States are the most expensive countries for college students. On that note, it may not be surprising why America’s student debt bubble has reached $1.73 trillion. When it…

If you have a knack for business and enjoy problem-solving, then a business management degree may be right up your alley. You may be wondering, “What can you do with a business management degree?” In this article, we will answer this question, as well as: “What jobs can you get with a business management degree?”…

There’s primary, secondary, and tertiary education. But what is tertiary education exactly? And what are the benefits of tertiary education? As a provider of tertiary education, we at University of the People, are strong proponents of continued higher education. We will share everything you should know about the tertiary education meaning so that you can…

The importance of OER proves to be a key driver in providing education to all. But what is OER in education? OER stands for open education resources. Many online universities, including the University of the People, depend on OER in order to deliver accessible, quality, and affordable education to students all over the world. Let’s…

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation education goals and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation grants have resulted in the donation of billions of dollars throughout the years to shaping education and education policy. In 2020, AP News reported that the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation had donated about $44 million in just the prior two…

According to a Gallup report entitled “Education Technology Use in Schools,” about 65% of respondents reported that they use digital learning tools to teach on a daily basis. The rapid advancement of technology in education cannot go unnoticed as it is occurring around the world. Across industries, technology is reshaping how institutions and businesses operate.…

The Federal Reserve estimates that Americans have amassed $1.73 trillion in student loans (as of a calculation made during the second quarter of 2021). This humongous amount of debt has many worried that there is a student loan bubble (or college bubble), which would wreak havoc on the economy if the higher education bubble were…

A recent survey conducted by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors and Campden Wealth took a look at the global trends in family philanthropy in 2020. After surveying 201 families, with an average net wealth of $1.2 billion, the results were clear — education is the number one area in which families donate across the globe. In fact,…

Nationwide, there are 17.5 million undergraduate students enrolled in college. While the number of minority students entering college has increased dramatically since the past with more access to higher education, it still is not equally distributed across race and socioeconomic status. Thus, these differences have become known as the opportunity gap.  The opportunity gap leads…