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Maryland’s higher education system offers a mix of affordability and academic excellence, making it an attractive option for students seeking quality programs at reasonable costs. The state’s commitment to accessible education provides students with financial aid opportunities, competitive tuition rates, and career-focused degree programs. This guide highlights ten of the most affordable colleges in Maryland,…

Higher education is becoming increasingly expensive across the U.S., but Texas is a state that offers affordable options without compromising academic quality. With strong state funding and a diverse mix of public universities, community colleges, and online programs, students in Texas can earn degrees at a lower cost than in many other states. Texas has…

Cementing its Role as a Global Leader in Accessible Higher Education University of the People (UoPeople) announced today that it is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. This recognition places UoPeople among the ranks of the world’s most respected institutions of higher learning, including UC Berkeley, Stanford, and UCLA. UoPeople is the world’s first non-profit,…

Accreditation is a key factor when choosing a university. It ensures your degree is recognized and meets academic standards.   As of February 2025, University of the People is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), a respected regional accrediting body. This regional accreditation was earned thanks to the hard work of our…

Cementing its Role as a Global Leader in Accessible Higher Education Pasadena, CA – February 27, 2025 – University of the People (UoPeople) announced today that it is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. This recognition places UoPeople among the ranks of the world’s most respected institutions of higher learning, including UC…

Every year we send out a short survey, asking our alumni to tell us about their life after graduating from University of the People. This year, over 3,337 alumni responded, and the results were incredible. So, if you’ve been on the fence about joining UoPeople, take a look and see for yourself how life-changing the right…

If you started a college degree but never finished, you’re not alone. Did you know there are over 40 million students in the United States who have completed some college credits but never completed a college credential? Often finances or demands of splitting time between work, family, and school are some of the common barriers…

I am a proud working dad and an MBA graduate of University of the People. I am currently based out of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and for the last two years, I have been working as an Organizational Development and Training Manager at a premier gaming and entertainment organization.     I had a wonderful upbringing in small-town…

I am a Kenyan woman currently based in Canada. I was raised in an African family deeply rooted in Christian values and guided by a strict yet loving father who believed that education was the greatest gift he could offer his children. Growing up in a large family with thirteen siblings, where resources were scarce,…

Project-Based Learning (PBL), although not without its detractors and critics, has long been championed by theorists like Dewey and Vygotsky for its emphasis on active learning, constructivism, and social interaction.  This powerful pedagogy can flourish in an online environment. Online PBL leverages technology to facilitate collaboration, research, and knowledge creation. Students can connect with peers…

Following the overthrow of the Assad regime, thousands of Syrian refugees are planning to return to their homes to help rebuild their country with the knowledge gained from their studies at University of the People, a tuition-free, American online university. Currently, more than 20,000 Syrians are studying with UoPeople, which has been providing “educational lifelines” to…

Pasadena, CA – [December 24, 2024] Following the overthrow of the Assad regime, thousands of Syrian refugees are planning to return to their homes to help rebuild their country with the knowledge gained from their studies at University of the People, a tuition-free, American online university. Currently, more than 20,000 Syrians are studying with UoPeople,…