The students who earn scholarships from Scholarship America program sponsors pursue all kinds of educational paths—and, in some instances, those paths take them overseas. That was the case for Winchester, Virginia’s Ashley Truban, who received a Dunkin’ DMV Regional Scholarship in 2023 and who is now attending Oxford University in…
This week, we’re returning to our list of transferable technical skills, or the practical-knowledge skills that appear in job listings across the most career areas. So far, we’ve discussed how spreadsheet skills and project management skills stand to boost your qualifications regardless of your occupation. This week, we’re taking a…
The Master of Business Administration (iMBA) from Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) is a great option for learners like Molly Johnson who want to explore continuing their education by first completing stackable courses on Coursera. With these courses, learners can build their skills into…
When the U.S. Department of Education announced the launch of the “Better FAFSA” for the 2024-25 school year, it was cause for optimism. The revised form would be simpler to fill out, more accessible to first-generation students and more likely to get aid into the hands of students in need.…
In a world that is increasingly interconnected and diverse, the value of global awareness and understanding cannot be overstated. Experiential learning via student travel programs can help young adults explore the globe while attaining higher academic achievement. The academic benefits of student travel programs, in fact, are too often understated:…
Discover the latest opportunities to advance your career with groundbreaking online business, health, and engineering degree programs. Whether you aspire to lead with a master’s degree in management, delve into the world of viruses and vaccines with a specialization, or pursue advanced studies in computer engineering at an Ivy League…
By Jeff Maggioncalda, Coursera CEO I’m delighted to present Coursera’s sixth annual Global Skills Report, a trusted resource for leaders and institutions worldwide to understand the rapidly transforming skills landscape. The report draws on data and insights from our global learning community—including over 148 million learners and 7,000 institutional customers—and…
For Ancestry, the world’s largest family history company, sponsoring a scholarship means much more than just helping students afford college—it means investing in future leaders, building equity in the STEM workforce and ensuring the next generation can write their own history. Scholarship America is proud to work with Ancestry as…
Using pedagogy and user research to take a learner-centered approach Online education opens up a world of possibilities, enabling learners to acquire new skills and knowledge from anywhere, at their own pace. However, it can also present challenges, including staying motivated, balancing other life priorities, and overcoming roadblocks. At Coursera,…
For millions of students, two-year colleges seem like a perfect fit. Community colleges, vocational-technical institutions and trade schools allow students to pursue valuable higher-education credits more cheaply, flexibly and closer to home than the majority of four-year universities—and they can be a lifeline for working parents, older students seeking a…