Online technology powerhouse 2U has agreed to a takeover of edX, which would remain as a nonprofit with the two serving 50 million degree-seeking students.
As vaccines fuel a return to traditional campus-based teaching, institutions must avoid the status quo and find creative ways to use the technology they built to survive COVID.
Villanova University shifted into high gear to provide services to students and alumni during the pandemic, strategies that likely will serve them well in the future.
A strong focus on ‘new economy’ majors has helped boost interest in the university and might be a solid approach for others looking to reach prospective students.