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Lean, Global, and Tuition-Free: The University of the People Model S3E29

Lean, Global, and Tuition-Free: The University of the People Model

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Join host Alex Usher in the World of Higher Education Podcast as he interviews Shai Reshef, Founder and President of University of the People. Discover how this online institution serves 150,000 students across 209 countries with a tuition-free model. Learn the economics behind running a mega online university, the role of technology and volunteers, and how they achieve quality education at a fraction of the cost of traditional universities. Listen in as Reshef shares insights about their unique admission process, accreditation challenges, and the future of higher education.

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Creators and Guests

Alex Usher
Host
Alex Usher
He/Him. President, Higher Education Strategy Associates
Samantha Pufek
Producer
Samantha Pufek
She/Her. Graphic Designer, Higher Education Strategy Associates
Shai Reshef
Guest
Shai Reshef
Founder & President at University of the People
Tiffany MacLennan
Producer
Tiffany MacLennan
She/Her. Research Associate, Higher Education Strategy Associates

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