Campus.edu and NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal want more students to see
themselves as "college material." 500 will be able to try free
classes from top professors this summer.
NEW
YORK, May 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NBA legend
Shaquille O'Neal and Campus.edu will
provide up to 500 high school students and recent graduates with an
opportunity to take business classes from top college professors
this summer.
"What we're seeing today is too many kids wondering if college
is still worth it. These students either feel like they aren't
college material or believe the price tag is out of reach, and
that's a shame." said O'Neal. "We believe everyone should have
access to higher learning, and with that in mind, we're making
college classes available for free so that hundreds of students
have the opportunity to show the world what they can do."
College enrollments are in decline and degree attainment has
fallen for the first time in a decade. Research also suggests
that fewer students are making the transition from high
school to college, while FAFSA completion rates have dropped
significantly this year. The data reflects a growing body of
research which suggests students' belief in the value of higher
education is at an all-time low. The Try College initiative
aims to build confidence and college-going aspirations.
The first cohort of Shaq's Try College partnership will allow
500 students to take a college course taught by college faculty
that teach at top tier colleges and universities across the
country. Students are able to select one of four courses from
Campus.edu's business degree program:
- Introduction to Business Administration, taught
by Todd Fitch, who also teaches
at University of California,
Berkeley
- Principles of Marketing, taught by Dan Goldsmith, who also teaches at University of Maryland College Park
- Principles of Microeconomics, taught by Deniz Baglan, who also teaches Howard University
- English Composition, taught by Theresa Walsh, who also teaches at University of California, Davis
"We know that talent is everywhere, but too many talented
students simply don't think college is for them. We're teaming up
with Shaq to prove them wrong," said Tade
Oyerinde, Campus.edu's founder and Chancellor. "We're doing
this to show young people that college is within reach, that
college can be affordable, and that they don't have to do this
alone."
Courses will begin in July, and applications are due by
June 28. Interested students,
parents, and educators are encouraged to visit Campus.edu/shaq
for more details and to apply to the program.
About Campus.edu
Campus.edu is a new way to go to
college, built for students looking for a faster launchpad to their
career or a four-year degree. Campus.edu delivers live, online
classes with professors who also teach at leading universities like
Princeton, University of
California-Berkeley, and Howard
University, all while minimizing out-of-pocket costs to
students. Campus.edu's unique approach is grounded in a pioneering
technology platform and a heavily-researched student success model
that offers students dedicated advisors and on-demand tutoring and
coaching to ensure their academic access. Campus.edu was named one
of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies of 2024. To
learn more, visit campus.edu.
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