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Future of Work and Learning

Education technology transforms how we learn—and in turn, transforms the skills we bring to the workplace. Here’s a look at how education innovation is reshaping what it means to be a professional in the digital age.

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Back-to-School 2026: The Most In-Demand Skills for the AI Era, According to 2U’s Learner Data

What are learners looking to learn in the AI era? An analysis of search behavior from approximately 1.8 million edX users reveals the most in-demand topics of 2026 and how learner priorities are shifting from AI literacy to AI application, alongside sustained demand for business, technical, and human-centered skills.

Sep 2, 2026·Adam Fein

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The Next Competitive Advantage in Online Education

Online education is becoming inseparable from institutional strategy. Adam Fein explores why universities that align teams around shared goals and build the right partnerships inside and beyond campus will be better positioned to adapt, make informed decisions, and serve learners.

Aug 11, 2026·Adam Fein

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Turning Market Intelligence Into Action for Our Partners

A new survey of 1,000 online graduate learners reveals what's shaping enrollment decisions today. Amy Zalatan shares key insights on affordability, learner expectations, and the future of graduate education.

Jun 24, 2026·2U

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The New Front Door to Higher Education: How AI Is Changing Program Discovery

AI tools are changing how prospective students research higher education programs. Instead of starting on university websites, many now ask AI systems questions about careers, outcomes, and program fit. In this article, 2U Chief Marketing Officer Meghan Rodgers explains how AI-driven discovery is reshaping higher education marketing and what universities can do to stay visible.

Mar 11, 2026·Meghan Rodgers

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3 Takeaways from Chief Partnerships Officer Andy Morgan on the Future of Digital Learning

In a recent episode of The Higher Ed Geek, Andy Morgan discusses how online learning has matured, how AI is reshaping enrollment marketing, and why the future of digital learning will be designed around the learner.

Mar 5, 2026·2U

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What We Built at 2U in 2025—and What Comes Next

A year in as CEO, the questions facing higher education feel sharper, yet so do the opportunities.

Dec 19, 2025·Kees Bol

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From the Margins to the Mainstream: What Online Learning’s Evolution Means for Universities

More students are learning fully online than on campus. So what will it take for universities to succeed in this new reality?

Oct 6, 2025·Andy Morgan

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100 Days of Listening: What I've Heard as 2U's New CEO

Over the past 100-plus days, I've met with university presidents, faculty, other industry leaders, and 2U employees around the world to learn what's working, what's not, and what it will take to lead in a rapidly changing higher education landscape.

May 19, 2025·Kees Bol

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At 2U, Innovation Isn’t a Buzzword. It’s a Build Strategy.

At 2U, our conviction in partnership, in substance over flash, is exactly what now drives our approach to innovation. We’re here to create capabilities that enhance learning, empower faculty, and connect the right learners with the right offerings at the right time.

May 16, 2025·Matt Leavy

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Transforming Lives Through Education: Data and Stories from 2U's 2023 Transparency and Outcomes Report

This report of 2023 data highlights how our partners’ programs make a difference

Dec 13, 2024·2U