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Higher Education Is in Crisis. Is College Still Worth It? (opens the original)
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Their answer is a resounding yes.I agree. But not at $400,000.Higher education remains one of the most powerful tools we have for opening doors to better jobs, better lives, and stronger communities. But when the cost of a degree can exceed what many families earn in several years, something is broken.The report also raises concerns about online education. This is where I disagree.Online education is not the threat. It is part of the answer.By removing two of the biggest barriers to higher educa
Two Milestones I Never Imagined Would Happen at the Same Time (opens the original)
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I never imagined these two milestones would happen at the same time.University of the People has grown to more than 271,000 students, making us the largest university in the United States.At the same time, I am deeply honored to receive The Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education for Higher Education, a lifetime achievement award recognizing leadership and impact in education.When I founded UoPeople, I had a simple belief: quality higher education should be accessible to everyone, regardless of
271,095 Students Strong: UoPeople Is Now the Largest University in the U.S. (opens the original)
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Today, I’m thrilled to share an extraordinary moment for University of the People.UoPeople is now the largest university in the United States by enrollment, with 271,095 students from 216 countries and territories.This achievement would not have been possible without the students, faculty, volunteers, donors and supporters who believe in our mission and have helped make it a reality.271,095 Students StrongWhen UoPeople opened its doors in 2009, we set out with a simple but ambitious idea: access
A New Academic Year Is Almost Here (opens the original)
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Every year, just before a new academic year begins, I think about the students around the world preparing to continue their education.Behind every student is a different story. Some are the first in their families to attend university. Others are returning to education after years away or pursuing a degree despite extraordinary circumstances.For me, a new academic year isn’t about numbers. It’s about possibility.That possibility is what inspired me to start University of the People, and it conti
AI Should Make Education Better, Not Less Human (opens the original)
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Following my feature in the LA Examiner on AI and creativity, I’ve been thinking about what responsible AI use should look like in higher education.AI can help students learn better and educators teach more effectively. But it cannot replace the discussion, encouragement, and personalized attention that students need.In this week’s Coffee with Shai, I share why I believe we should embrace AI while making sure education remains fundamentally human.Do you agree that AI should enhance the role of e
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