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Empowering the Workforce of Tomorrow: UoPeople to Provide Virtual Internships to its 137,000+ Students from 200 Countries

(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…

What is Scaffolding in Education? How to Use Scaffolding to Improve Learning? 

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…

What is a Business Lawyer? Learn What It Takes to Become One  

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…

What a Data Analyst Does and the Key Skills Explained!  

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…

Meet Jasmin G.! World Traveler, Dancer, and Health Science Student 

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,…

What is a Market Research Analyst? How Can You Become One?  

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…

An Online Master’s Degree in Business Administration will Jumpstart Your Career! 

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…

From Refugee to Green Energy Entrepreneur

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…

Student Reviews

Student Reviews What Do Our Students Think About UoPeople? Our students come from all over the world and all walks of life, but each one comes looking for the same thing: exceptional and affordable higher education. While we’re always excited to tell you about our incredible programs and dedicated instructors, we thought we’d give you…

University of the People Partners with Sophia Learning to Provide Low-Cost Pathways to Degree Attainment

HERNDON, VA. and PASADENA, CA, May 2, 2023 — University of the People (UoPeople) today announced a partnership with Sophia Learning, an online, on-demand, self-paced learning platform, to provide UoPeople students with an affordable option to complete online general education courses. UoPeople’s 126,000 students will have immediate access to Sophia’s catalog of courses for $99…

UoPeople Partnering with Homeschooling for College Credit to Help High School Students Complete Degrees Online

University of the People announced today that it is partnering with Homeschooling for College Credit (HS4CC) to help homeschooled high school students that have earned college credits complete their degrees online. HS4CC is a nonprofit organization that helps tens of thousands of homeschooled students earn affordable college credit every year. UoPeople, the first non-profit, tuition-free,…

What is Adaptive Leadership and Why Does it Matter?

When it comes to business, there are certain things that separate the ones that make it from those that don’t. For starters, leadership is a main differentiator. For some, leadership traits are innate, and for others, they can be learned. In this article, we are going to look at a specific kind of leadership called…