2U, Inc. Stock Price, News & Analysis

2U, Inc. (TWOU) has announced it will report its Q3 2022 financial and operational results on November 7, 2022. The conference call, featuring CEO Christopher Paucek and CFO Paul Lalljie, will take place at 4:30 p.m. ET. Investors can join via a live webcast on the company's investor relations site. 2U has been a leader in providing online education, partnering with over 230 institutions to serve more than 45 million learners globally, emphasizing its commitment to digital transformation in education.

On October 25, 2022, the Linux Foundation announced the launch of a new training course titled Introduction to Istio (LFS144x) on the edX platform. This course targets application developers, systems operators, and security professionals familiar with Kubernetes. Istio, a widely used open-source service mesh, has recently joined the Cloud Native Computing Foundation. The course features videos, hands-on labs, and discussions, focusing on service mesh challenges, Istio's architecture, and advanced topics like WebAssembly plugins. Enrollment is immediate, with free auditing for 10 weeks or a $149 fee for a verified certificate.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has partnered with 2U (Nasdaq: TWOU) to launch a new online master's degree in Applied Data Science. This program is designed to address the growing demand for skilled data scientists, with a curriculum aligned to industry needs. The new degree will be Carolina's fifth developed with 2U and is expected to accept applications in March 2023, with classes starting in September 2023. North Carolina has seen significant growth in data science job opportunities, further emphasizing the relevance of this program.

2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU) announced that Thomas Edison State University (TESU) has expanded its partnership with edX by introducing the Critical Information Literacy MicroBachelors program. This marks TESU's first undergraduate modular online offering through edX, joining prestigious institutions like Harvard and NYU. The program aims to enhance critical thinking and communication skills for students and working adults. TESU plans to develop more bachelor's-level courses and stackable degree options in collaboration with edX, emphasizing its commitment to flexible education for adult learners.

Google Cloud and edX, a global online learning platform from 2U (TWOU), have launched a new Professional Certificate program in Google Cloud Computing Foundations. This initiative aims to provide access to crucial skills for cloud computing, big data, and machine learning to edX's 45 million learners. Courses begin in November 2022, with a focus on hands-on skills for roles like cloud administrator and cloud developer. The program aligns with increasing demand for cloud technology skills, according to The Linux Foundation's Open Source Jobs Report.

edX, a global online learning platform from 2U (Nasdaq: TWOU), has partnered with the UK Department for Education to support 1,200 students in a fully online front-end web development boot camp. This initiative is part of the Skills for Life program aimed at enhancing workforce skills. The boot camp features 16 weeks of instruction from industry professionals, focusing on application programming, user experience design, and modern web applications. Participants will also benefit from career services, preparing them for opportunities in the digital economy.

2U announces the launch of two MicroBachelors® programs in Statistics Fundamentals and Mathematics and Statistics Fundamentals in partnership with the London School of Economics (LSE). These programs offer a flexible pathway to online undergraduate degrees, allowing learners to earn university-level credits. Additionally, a free online course, An Introduction to Pre-University Mathematics, aims to provide basic math education globally. LSE has successfully expanded its online reach, with over 26,000 learners completing courses and plans to further enhance educational accessibility.

2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU) announced the appointment of Stephen Virostek as Senior Vice President of Investor Relations, effective immediately. Virostek will play a key role in communicating the company's vision and performance as it transitions to a platform model under the edX brand. He brings over 20 years of experience from various companies including Diebold Nixdorf and Sprint Nextel. This announcement comes as the company prepares to engage investors at the Citigroup 2022 Global Technology Conference on September 7, 2022.

2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU) has introduced a flexible partnership model to enhance university collaboration and reduce online tuition costs. This model features a Core Degree Bundle starting at a 35% revenue share, offering customizable services based on institutional needs. By promoting reduced tuition, 2U aims to increase accessibility for students, ultimately improving enrollment and degree completion rates. Collaboration with universities, including the University of Wisconsin-Madison, showcases the practical application of these new offerings.