Chip rings the closing bell.... https://www.nasdaq.com/events/2u-inc-rings-the-closing-bell

Imagine what happens if ED really goes after OPMs. https://www.highereducationinquirer.org/2023/03/erica-gallagher-speaks-out-about-2us.html

As of January 2023, there are more than ¾ of a million Borrower Defense claims against schools. And each month, about 16,000 new claims are added. Those claims are disproportionately made against a number of for-profit colleges and formerly... — read more 

Let's see how this mess continues to develop. ED has already changed rules about transparency with universities and OPMs that is scheduled to take effect in May. https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7039340383553626113/

Trying to stem the losses by more firings? https://www.highereddive.com/news/non-degree-programs-high-costs-crowded-market/644054/

https://seekingalpha.com/article/4582641-2u-declining-enrollments-will-threaten-profitability-plans

Is 2U trying to sell schools with ROI for the programs? If so, isn't this fuel for Borrower Defense to Repayment claims?

"We care about our mission, we care about our partners and we wake up each morning in service to the 48-plus million learners that come to our platform seeking life-changing educational opportunities. It is time to embrace — not censor — the... — read more 

This was written in 2019, yet not much has changed. Except it has gotten worse. No more company meetings is a plus. “Steer clear for your own sanity" Admissions Counselors at 2U perform work much closer to fraud telemarketing than "counseling." The... — read more 

"Colleges and universities that contract with an online program management company need to submit details about those arrangements by May 1." https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2023/02/16/education-department-review-rules-online-program-providers — read more 

The next phase of edtech... https://novum.substack.com/i/101103540/big-tech-stagnation

The heat will be on even after this latest round of layoffs. https://www.highereddive.com/news/Rosa-DeLauro-for-profit-online-program-management-companies-OPM-predators/641131/

At least one team was gutted with no prior warning

Looks like the other shoe has dropped only this time they're not dragging us along for the ride....

"Although 2U officials touted that a new business strategy is helping the ed tech company get on track to be profitable, they told analysts Thursday that they still expect net losses in... — read more 

Lots of s**t to digest. https://seekingalpha.com/article/4574951-2u-inc-twou-q4-2022-earnings-call-transcript

"The consensus EPS Estimate is $0.21 (vs. -$0.20 last year) and the consensus Revenue Estimate is $234.72M (-3.6% Y/Y)." https://seekingalpha.com/news/3930864-2u-q4-2022-earnings-preview

Forget the humans... https://wallyboston.com/ut-austin-artificial-intelligence-degree-trailblazer/

2U is almost at the bottom of the spreadsheet, in purple... https://seekingalpha.com/article/4572886-tracking-cathie-woods-ark-invest-13f-portfolio-q4-2022-update

Since the company has now cut tuition benefits, begun policing UPTO, and is now demanding RTO do we think they are hoping people will voluntarily resign? Are more layoffs coming? Also, I was told sick/safe leave is now included in our 20 days of... — read more 

Can you imagine 2U being involved in an ED-OIG investigation? https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oig/justissued.html

This could put 2U on the radar again. https://www.highereducationinquirer.org/2023/01/public-transparency-for-low-financial.html

2U's biggest cheerleader... https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/savingandinvesting/cathie-wood-feels-investors-pain-foresees-gains/

https://www.wsj.com/articles/university-of-southern-california-sued-over-education-school-rankings-claims-11671561070

https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/miami-dolphins-december-4-2022-mailbag What happened with that BYJUs deal BTW?

About 300 companies or 13 percent... https://www.yahoo.com/now/huge-number-zombie-companies-drowning-120000776.html

"I continue to hold the opinion that difficult macroeconomic times flush out the bad businesses and separate them from the good."

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3386855731

UC System Yale NYU New School University of Kansas University of New Mexico https://www.chronicle.com/article/biggest-campus-worker-strike-ever-brings-many-classes-to-a-halt-across-u-of-california

Lots of desperate and newly unemployed people in Silicon Valley. Don't they sound like perfect targets?

Could a UC System affect 2U? And is there something 2U workers could learn from this? https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/11/03/university-california-academic-workers-overwhelmingly-vote-strike

https://blog.coursera.org/changes-to-the-coursera-team/

Pros Can play tetris and solitaire every day and pretend like you're working - Upper management in the B2B Enterprise Sales org is oblivious - didn't work at all and still got paid monthly commission - If you want to waste your time, stay idle and... — read more 

Sounds like BS to me. But it is fascinating... https://seekingalpha.com/article/4554483-2u-inc-twou-q3-2022-earnings-call-transcript

"The College Meltdown is occurring at all levels, but the schools hardest hit are for-profit colleges, community colleges, small colleges and regional universities. Now we even have elite schools managed by online program managers (OPMs) that have... — read more 

Looks like he's been busy founding a new company. A sign even he's ready to jump ship? https://proathletecommunity.com/about-pac/

"A survey of chief online learning officers indicates that online program management companies, or OPMs, aren’t meeting their expectations for marketing and recruitment, even though these are the services the college officials said they needed... — read more 

"CP, CEO and co-founder of 2U, acknowledged the tough market conditions. “I show up at co-----l parties right now, and people go, ‘How are you?’” he said. “Because, obviously, it’s not been pleasant lately. And we take that very seriously. Our... — read more 

It's worse than people at 2U know... https://www.highereducationinquirer.org/2022/09/state-universities-and-college-meltdown.html

lol. anyone want to take bets when the stock gets delisted?