UoPeople Milestones
Accreditation from
the DEAC 2014
the DEAC 2014
UoPeople receives accreditation from the Distance Education Accrediting Commission, a U.S. Department of Education authorized accrediting agency.
Emergency Refugee Initiative
2015
2015
UoPeople pledges to accept at least 500 refugees and provide scholarships available exclusively to refugees.
New Degree Programs
2016
2016
UoPeople expands degree programs to include MBA and Health Science degrees
Simone Biles
2018
2018
The most decorated American gymnast and Olympic champion, joined the University of the People (UoPeople) as Global Ambassador, launching The Education Revolution.
M. Ed. New Degree Program
2018
2018
Due to an increase in demand of degree programs, UoPeople introduces a Master’s of Education program designed to prepare highly skilled teachers with specializations at every grade level