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Insights
From Classroom to Cloud: Resources to Facilitate a Smooth Transition Online
Check out this list of resources for tips and tricks on how to facilitate a smooth transition online
News & Press
Arcadia University Launches Online “Semester of Code” Beginning Fall 2020 in Partnership with 2U, Inc.
Learn about the set of innovative, online undergraduate coding programs that Arcadia University is launching in partnership with 2U.
Mission
2U’s Learning Experience Framework: Evidence-Based Principles of Learning for Designing Transformative Digital Education
2U's Learning Experience is not just a document, it’s part of our DNA and informs how we think about course design across all our offerings. Learn what it is and how it works.
Culture
2Utes Celebrate Women’s Day With Inspirational Video Message
Today, 2Utes in South Africa are observing Women’s Day in celebration of the inspiring and courageous women who fought and continue to fight for equality and inclusion of all in South Africa. Watch this video with their inspiring messages.
Partner Spotlight
These Boot Camp Grads Built an App That Combats Gender Bias—One Word at a Time
The winner's of our Next Level Contest created a data-driven tool that identifies gender-biased language in job descriptions. Learn more.
Culture
What is Allyship?
Einar Jae Escoto formerly served as chair of 2U's employee-led diversity, equity, and inclusion committee, Mosaic. Learn how he defines allyship.
Partner Spotlight
Northwestern Professor Alvin Tillery on His DEI Short Course and How University Leaders Can Be a Catalyst for Change
Learn how Northwestern Professor Alvin Tillery worked with GetSmarter to design a DEI short course with lessons from the 1960s and the Black Lives Matter movement.
News & Press
Northwestern University Launches "Leading Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion" Online Short Course with GetSmarter
Learn why Northwestern University is partnering with GetSmarter to offer an online short course designed to help professionals learn to lead in more inclusive and equitable ways.
Partner Spotlight
How the USC MAT Online Program Prepared Students to Guide Their Guiding Teachers Through COVID-19
When COVID-19 upended normality, some student teachers from the USC MAT online program found that they were the ones advising their guiding teachers. Find out how the program prepared these students to become the teachers.
News & Press
2U, Inc. Survey Finds Over 50% of Prospective Students Much More Likely to Consider Online Programs as COVID-19 Drives "Share Shift" in Higher Education
Take a look at the findings from our survey exploring how COVID-19 is impacting the decision-making of prospective students considering entering graduate and undergraduate programs.