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Over 10,000 students enrolled in UoPeople’s New Academic Year
Over 10,000 students enrolled in UoPeople’s New Academic Year Pasadena, CA. September 12, 2017 – University of the People (UoPeople) announced today over 10,000 students have enrolled in its degree programs, marking a major milestone for the world’s first non-profit, tuition-free, accredited American online university. UoPeople has 10,199 enrolled students this term – Term 1…
University of the People stands with DACA and undocumented students
University of the People stands with DACA and undocumented students Pasadena, CA. August 30, 2017 – As pressure mounts on President Trump to abolish the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy, University of the People (“UoPeople”) announces that it will stand in solidarity with all students in the United States who find their…
Thinking of Getting a Second Bachelor’s Degree? Here’s What You should Know!
Getting a second bachelor’s degree (2nd bachelor’s degree) is a great option for anyone looking to change careers, excel in their career, achieve personal goals, or fulfill graduate school requirements. If you’ve been wondering what kind of degree to get and questioning, “Can you get two bachelor’s degrees?” the simple answer is yes. The even…
All about the Excelsior Scholarship!
Going to college is a goal for many, but the logistics differ for everyone. For some, attending college is a simple process — pay the tuition, and you’re all set. However, this is not the reality for most students who aspire to attain a degree. College tuition is extremely expensive, especially if you have to…
Lack of Awareness is the Biggest Obstacle for Open Educational Resources
A recent study from the Babson Survey Research Group reveals a lot of curiosity amongst higher education faculty members about OER, but a significant lack of awareness. You may know a few things already about Open Educational Resources (OER), but according to a recent study conducted by the Babson Survey Research Group, you may not.…
University of the People receives $500,000 in funding from Ford Foundation toward Syrian refugee initiative
Pasadena, CA. June 13, 2017 – University of the People (“UoPeople”), the world’s first tuition-free, non-profit, accredited, U.S. online university, has received half a million USD in funding from the Ford Foundation. The grant’s funds will be allocated towards core support of the university’s Syrian Refugees’ initiative. To date, the university has enrolled over 500 Syrian refugees,…
What to Do After High School? Get a Plan!
If you’re reading this, then congratulations! You’ve either just earned your high school diploma or you are well on your way to doing so and already taking the steps to plan what comes next. When thinking about what to do after high school, you have a lot of options. Instead of getting stuck in the…
Associate’s Degree vs Bachelor’s Degree: What Computer Science Program Should You Choose?
Computer science was the 19th most popular major in the 2019-2020 school year. Students interested in this degree have a plethora of great schools to choose from and can pursue a multitude of specialties. The challenge can be deciding on a 2-year or 4-year program and which school is best. If you are…
Computer Science vs. Software Engineering: Which Path Should You Choose?
The terms computer science and software engineering are often thrown around interchangeably. But, when you’re considering earning a degree and setting up your life’s career path, it pays to know the difference between computer science vs. software engineering. Whether you are choosing your major, applying for jobs, or just interested in learning the differences between…