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About us

²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø partners with the world’s leading universities to expand their reach and help every student achieve their full potential.

Together, we’re reimagining online ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø to prepare students for the future of work and tackle global and social challenges.

Our mission background

Our Mission


We believe the key to transforming ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø is to:

  • Unlock greatness in educators to advance student outcomes and meet the needs of industry and the future of work

  • Unlock greatness in individuals to improve their lives and solve our greatest social and economic challenges

  • Unlock greatness in our people to tackle complexity through technology and innovation

Our history

Our History


It started with a vision to unlock access to high-quality university degrees via an online ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø platform.

We knew we wanted to increase higher ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø opportunities for busy working professionals, but we also knew that the online student experience needed to be front and center.

With this ethos, we launched our first university partnerships in the USA and Australia in 2015. While a few things may have changed along the way, our unwavering commitment to ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø transformation has stayed the same.

It’s why we’ve grown to become one of the most trusted companies providing online ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø. From humble beginnings, we now partner with 39 universities providing access to high-quality online ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø with more than 111,000 enrollments each year.

Our Values


We strive to produce meaningful work because we believe that by transforming ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø, together we can transform the world.

Be committed

Unwavering commitment to realizing the power of ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø to change lives.

Be inventive

Innovate ahead of the curve and be unbound by convention.

Be collaborative

Trust one another, have honest interactions, and find solutions as a team.

Be a lifelong learner

Cultivate and demonstrate expertise, learning, and growth.

Our Culture


Education doesn't stop at graduation - not for our students and not for us.

We believe in the potential within everybody, and we unlock it by fostering a culture that encourages curiosity, learning, and opportunity wherever possible.

It’s why we're continually investing in our people, technology, and data – to enhance the student experience and to extend the reach of our partners by being one of the best online course providers in the world.

Our Culture
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Our Leaders


Meet our Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors – just some of the people helping to achieve long-term growth for our university partners and delivering the highest quality online learning experiences for their students.

Steve Fireng
Global Chief Executive Officer

Location Chicago, US


Jill Hiller
Chief Operating Officer, Americas Europe

Location Chicago, US


Ryan O'Hare
Chief Executive Officer, Australia & Asia-Pacific

Location Melbourne, AU


Art Carrier
Chief Financial Officer

Location Florida, US


Howell Williams
Chief Development Officer, Australia & Asia-Pacific

Location Melbourne, AU


Ed Headshot
Chief Technology Officer

Location Chicago, US


Eric Israel
General Counsel and Secretary

Location Chicago, US


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Great Place to Work USA

²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Earns Great Place To Work Certificationâ„¢

²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø is proud to be Certifiedâ„¢ by Great Place To Work® in the United States.
Culture
US
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CEO Key predications for 2025

CEO Keys - 2025 Predictions

²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø's Global CEO, Steve Fireng, shares his predictions for 2025 trends in higher ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø.
Industry Insights
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University of the Pacific campus

²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Partners with University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific in partnership with ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø is launching an online and campus version of the University’s Master of Social Work (MSW) program.
Partnerships
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