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Philosophers have been shaping the world and our school of thought for thousands of years and are still very much relevant in our world today. The greatest philosophers of all time have left us with abundant resources that help us understand the human psyche and the world around us. Before we get to some of…

  Many students wish to see the world, but their priority is first to complete their degree. This makes perfect sense, but did you know that you can travel abroad and earn your degree simultaneously? Here, we’ll share all the top reasons why study abroad programs are so popular.   Source: Unsplash      What…

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 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 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…

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…

The total number of students enrolled in higher education is expected to reach 594 million in 2040 due to the growth in demand for higher education. But, when you look at higher education in the past and present, there is clearly underrepresentation of minorities. In America alone, the data shows that students of color are…