He's very optimistic. The Decisions That Matter Most for Higher Education Right Now https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/decisions-matter-most-higher-education-right-now-kees-bol-9wnhe?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android&utm_campaign=share_via

When does the 2U Transparency Report come out?

Hearing mutters about layoffs the week before thanksgiving. Anyone have insight on what roles may be impacted? Definitely unnerving news to get right before the holidays, but not totally unexpected..

The last office hours with Kees has made it seem like there will be a layoff before year end, which would make sense in an attempt to close the finance gap as much as possible. Anyone have insight? Layoffs are already so worrisome, but layoffs during... — read more 

I heard that 2u is losing a major partner. Any idea on who?

For those who have been here 9-10 years or longer, what is the layoff/restructuring count at this point? Is there any realistic vision for long-term survival? At some point private equity will want whatever it can get that’s left.

does anyone know with any certainty if we'll see layoffs before the ceo office hours on the 27th, given the email today about the reduction of our exec leadership and change in reporting structure for exec ed and degree?

Can anyone confirm? It appears likely based on the increased chatter here.

During the last layoff, there was talk of a potential October follow-up wave. Anyone heard anything?

Could have sworn it was suppose to arrive the same day as the meeting

Poor decisions, no talent, no accountability, pretty much every day is a disaster. Layoffs are just the end result.

They are constantly laying people off!

Please?

Has anyone hear chatter on timing?

2u seems to be targeting US workers for layoffs while sparing foreign workers. This is considered anti-american bias. You can file a charge online at eeoc.gov **search for how to file a charge of employment discrimination.

Are you guys still doing 35 days per quarter? Disclosure: I work for a competitor and was just curious (comparing it with 5/wk that we have)

At least in my area. Anywhere else?

Used to work at 2U and left post emergence from bankruptcy. Obviously, this thread used to be jumping quite a bit back in the day during the more caotic and turbulent times. Curious for anyone that still works there, how are things going? Is it still... — read more 

https://twou-production.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/media/documents/Final_2U_2023_Transparency_and_Outcomes_Report.pdf

https://www.asugsvsummit.com/video/the-magic-of-thinking-big-reaching-edtechs-massive-market-cap-potential-with-chip-paucek

Just watched Cory Doctorow with Jon Stewart on the ensh**ification of tech and it reminded me so much of 2U and its "pivots" over the years. Doctorow explained that pivot is actually doublespeak for panic. Now how do we pivot?

"Constant restructuring and layoffs, forced return to office without enough desks for everyone, management decisions, lack of transparency, HR is completely disorganized, horrible health insurance, complete disregard for DEI." "After committing... — read more 

Sounds like a leaner version of edX

Latest edition was 2023. https://2u.com/approach/transparency/

if you live in Capetown...https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/2U-Reviews-E324050.htm?sort.sortType=RD&sort.ascending=false&filter.iso3Language=eng&filter.employmentStatus=REGULAR&filter.employmentStatus=PART_TIME

Hi! I found my old laptop from this company laying around in the basement. What should I do with it? I'm sure they've written it off as a loss at this point, but not sure what else I can do with it either. It's company locked but working just fine.

Can't we just pretend we're ok, like the good old days? Get the flywheel effect back running?

What's your favorite Chip maxim?

They have been able to listen to us and our private moments without any notice. Doesn’t that have to be illegal.

The fall of 2U, once a poster child of education technology innovation, is a cautionary tale for investors, policymakers, and students alike. After riding a wave of optimism in the online education bo-m, the company declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy in... — read more 

https://proathletecommunity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/6-25-proToPurpose.pdf

How many of us were impacted in the 7/7 layoffs?

My exit date was 6/13. I was expecting a severance check this pay period (usually landed in my account on Thursdays). Didn't get it. Logged into workday and find the check for this period is $0.00. Emailed HR and Payroll, waiting for a response... — read more 

Anyone else get incredibly annoyed when they see people announcing that they got hired at 2U on LinkedIn? Or, another feeling is wanting to warn them.

Do I really need to go back into the office? Is there a way around this?

https://campus.edu/programs

https://2u.com/newsroom/innovation-isnt-a-buzzword-its-a-build-strategy/

https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/inno/stories/profiles/2025/03/12/e-cue-harsha-mokkarala-stealth-data-startup.html

https://www.validatedinsights.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/OPM-Market-Insights-September-2024-v1.0.pdf