Articles from Strayer University

Signaling its commitment to investing in the professional well-being of its workforce, consumer electronics retailer Best Buy today announced an expansion of its education benefits relationship with Strayer University, an institution of higher learning for working adult students. Best Buy’s expanded offering will provide no-debt, no-cost-to-the-employee pathways to college degree options for all full- and part-time Best Buy employees in the United States through Strayer’s Degrees@Work program. Employees will have immediate access on their first day of employment.

Strayer University, a higher learning institution for working adults, has announced Dr. Antoinette ‘Toni’ Farmer-Thompson as its next president.

Strayer University, a higher learning institution for working adults that offers flexible and affordable degree programs, has announced that it has placed sixth in the National Security Agency’s (NSA) Codebreaker Challenge. This achievement marks the second consecutive year that Strayer University has ranked in the top 10 of participating schools in the competition.

Devmountain, a coding bootcamp that is part of Strayer University, today announced an expansion of its in-person coding bootcamp locations, opening new sites across the country. Beginning summer 2023, students interested in upskilling their coding and software development abilities will be able to take classes at select Strayer University facilities, including five convenient locations across Texas, two in the Atlanta area, and one in Lehi, Utah. Applications for in-person courses are open and can be found here.

Today, Strayer University announced 10 new recipients of the Strayer University Fellows for Justice Program Scholarship, an initiative designed to help students build talent and leadership skills they can use to make a positive impact in their communities. The 10 recipients, selected for their community leadership, will join 74 currently active fellows that have been awarded a full-tuition scholarship since the program launch for a Strayer University bachelor’s degree program in accounting, business administration, criminal justice, or information technology.

The National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security recently announced the designation of Strayer University’s Master of Science in Information Security and Assurance (MSISA) program as a National Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) for five years, through the academic year 2027. The designation is awarded to educational institutions that meet the newest standards for cybersecurity.

Strayer University, an accredited institution of higher learning for working adult students, celebrates its 130-year anniversary by honoring the university’s legacy of championing change to benefit students. Since its founding in 1892, Strayer has remained focused on providing students with accessible and affordable degree offerings, career-relevant curricula, and innovative technologies that advance learning.

The Jack Welch Management Institute at Strayer University (JWMI) was recognized by Poets&Quants – the premier online publication for business education news – as one of the top 10 online MBA programs for 2022. The institute ranked number 10 among the 52 schools ranked, advancing 10 spots from the 2021 rankings. Among the factors that Poets&Quants weighs in its online MBA rankings, JWMI placed second highest in admission standards and number one in highest number of years of work experience, with many JWMI students averaging 15 years of professional experience.

Strayer University is continuing its partnership with The Blackhouse Foundation—a leading voice working to elevate and increase the number of diverse voices in filmmaking—with the launch of United for Equality (UFE). UFE builds upon Strayer’s work of infusing documentary-style short films into online course content by engaging students in the stories of three racial justice advocacy organizations told through the lens of Black filmmakers.

Strayer University is continuing its partnership with The Blackhouse Foundation—a leading voice working to elevate and increase the number of diverse voices in filmmaking—with the launch of United for Equality (UFE). UFE builds upon Strayer’s work of infusing documentary-style short films into online course content by engaging students in the stories of three racial justice advocacy organizations told through the lens of Black filmmakers.

Strayer University is continuing its partnership with The Blackhouse Foundation—a leading voice working to elevate and increase the number of diverse voices in filmmaking—with the launch of United for Equality (UFE). UFE builds upon Strayer’s work of infusing documentary-style short films into online course content by engaging students in the stories of three racial justice advocacy organizations told through the lens of Black filmmakers.

Following a national search, the Strayer University Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Andrea Backman president of Strayer University. As president, Andrea will develop and oversee programs and innovations to help students succeed and receive a return on their educational investment.

A recent national survey of women commissioned by Strayer University, an institution of higher learning with 72% female students, revealed that women who remained in the workforce during the pandemic are unsatisfied in their current jobs and seeking a change.