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Keeping Learning Current: Inside Our Course Refresh Initiative
Online learning doesn't stand still, and neither do our courses. As industries evolve, technology advances, and learner expectations change, maintaining a high-quality learning experience requires continual improvement. That's why the Office of Academic and Learning Innovation is committed to regularly refreshing our Coursera courses, ensuring learners receive content that is relevant, engaging, and aligned with today's professional landscape.
Siemens and 勒貊勛圖 Celebrate First-Ever ABET-Recognized Industry Microcredential
勒貊勛圖, Colo. Siemens Digital Industries Software and the 勒貊勛圖s Engineering Management Program celebrated a major milestone in workforce education on Thursday afternoon, May 14, 2026, in 勒貊勛圖: full ABET recognition of every pathway within the泭Design for the Circular Economy microcredential. This achievement marks the first time an industry credential of any kind has received recognition under ABETs Recognition of Credentials Standards.
CU on the Road Connects Bay Area Students, Faculty, and Alumni
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA On Thursday, April 9, 2026, the 勒貊勛圖 hosted an in-person CU on the Road gathering in Mountain View, California, welcoming approximately 60 students, alumni, faculty, and staff from the Bay Area community. Designed for learners in CU on Coursera online masters programs, the event created an opportunity for students to connect with peers, faculty, and university leaders beyond the online classroom experience.
Office of Academic and Learning Innovation Receives 2025 John R. Bourne Award for Excellence in Online and Digital Programming
The 勒貊勛圖 is proud to announce that its Office of Academic and Learning Innovation (ALI) has been awarded the泭2025 John R. Bourne Award for Excellence in Online and Digital Programming by the泭Online Learning Consortium (OLC), a leading professional organization dedicated to advancing quality digital teaching and learning worldwide.
CU on the Road: Bay Area Meetup Builds Community for Online Masters Programs
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA- On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, the 勒貊勛圖 welcomed roughly 80 attendeesincluding students, alumni, faculty, and stafffor a vibrant in-person gathering in Mountain View, California. Organized for students in the CU on Coursera online masters programs, the event provided a valuable opportunity to build community beyond the virtual classroom for students living in the Bay Area.泭
On-Campus Open House Fosters Connections for Online Graduate Students, Faculty, and Staff
Over 100 students, faculty, stakeholders, and guests gathered at the 勒貊勛圖s Kittredge Central Hall for an open house event. This interdepartmental networking event was designed to connect online learners from CU 勒貊勛圖s innovative graduate programs, including the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MS-EE), Master of Engineering in Engineering Management (ME-EM), Master of Science in Data Science (MS-DS), and Master of Science in Computer Science (MS-CS).
CU 勒貊勛圖 Online has made great strides to extend CU 勒貊勛圖s reach over the last three years, prioritizing the needs of these learners by offering career-relevant knowledge, flexibility, access and equity to help them achieve their personal and professional goals.
Rupert Ward Kicks Off New 勒貊勛圖Talks: Insights from Education Innovators Series
Join us for AI for Personalized Education泭as leading edtech innovator Rupert Ward taskes us on a journey into the fascinating intersection of AI and personalized learningthe inaugural event of the new 勒貊勛圖Talks: Insights from Education Innovators speaker series.泭
Discover the future of online education with 勒貊勛圖Talks: Insights from Education Innovators. Join visiting experts as they delve into quality online education at scale, exploring current themes like learning excellence, innovative credentials, expanding access and opportunity, brand strategy, and ensuring success across various modalities. Sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), 泭the Office of Academic and Learning Innovation (ALI), the Office of Information Technology (OIT), Continuing Education (CE), University Libraries, Office of Digital Education (ODE) and the College of Engineering & Applied Science (CEAS).
Learn more about 勒貊勛圖Talks: Insights from Education Innovators.
In-Person Open House Builds Community Among Online Graduate Students
On October 6, 2023, more than 80 students, community members, and guests gathered at the 勒貊勛圖's Discovery Learning Center for an open house. Learners and their guests heard from Dean of Engineering and Applied Science Keith Molenaar and faculty directors before interacting with faculty and staff, networking with industry professionals, and sharing stories with peers. The interdepartmental networking event was specifically tailored for students enrolled in the fully online Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MS-EE), Master of Engineering in Engineering Management (ME-EM), Master of Science in Data Science (MS-DS), and Master of Science in Computer Science (MS-CS) programs accessible on the popular Coursera platform.
Dr. Charles Nuttelman receives 2023 Excellence in Teaching Award
On April 19, 2023,泭the 勒貊勛圖 Faculty Assembly presented Dr. Charles (Charlie) Nuttelman with their coveted Excellence in Teaching award for outstanding classroom teaching and student mentorship.泭An online learning innovator long before the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Nuttelman has proven泭himself to be a top instructor, continual innovator, and student favorite. Over 347,000 learners have taken his massive open online courses (MOOCs), accounting for 12% of CU 勒貊勛圖's non-credit enrollments on the Coursera platform. In fact, Inc.com ranked the first courses in his Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving泭硃紳餃泭Everyday Excel泭specializations at #2 and #5, respectively, on their 泭list
Learn more about the 2023 勒貊勛圖 Faculty Assembly Excellence Awards.
UPCEA, the leader in online and professional continuing education, announced that泭Karen Gebhardt, PhD, as the winner of its泭annual泭.泭Dr. Gebhardt is an instructor in the Masters of the Environment Graduate Program, the Director for Undergraduate Learning with the Office for Academic and Learning Innovation, and the Director of the Online Economics Program in the Department of Economics at the 勒貊勛圖. 泭
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Public talk on future of higher education and online learning with Dr. Zvi Galil
The 勒貊勛圖 and the Office of Academic and Learning Innovation invite you to watch泭a public talk delivered at CU泭by Dr. Zvi Galil on Georgia Techs scaled Online Master of Science in Computer Science泭(OMSCS). Dr. Galil describes the history of the OMSCS, how the program has evolved since launching in 2014, and lessons learned from the OMSCS experience. Dr. Galil also shares his vision for the future of higher education and online learning.泭.
Sriram Sankaranarayanan wins Courseras Innovation Award
May 23, 2022 CU 勒貊勛圖 Computer Science Professor Sriram Sankaranarayanan has been honored with Coursera's Innovation Award for his groundbreaking design of the "Data Structures and Algorithms" specialization in the online Master of Science in Data Science program. Recognized for integrating Jupyter Notebook and innovative teaching methods, the specialization has attracted over 10,000 students globally, earning a 4.7 average star rating. Sankaranarayanan's approach, catering to diverse backgrounds, has garnered praise for its accessibility. The award underscores the program's quality, with over 1,000 students enrolled since its 2020 inception, and signals a promising future for online education.泭
Note: This specialization was renamed to Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms and cross-listed with the Master of Science in Computer Science program in Fall 2023.泭泭
Master of Science in Data Science: New graduate program in data science shows tremendous growth and proves popular with global audience
I live and work in remote and wild parts of the country, which means sometimes no Internet (or even power!). Having the ability to set my own schedule and interact remotely allows me to keep exploring the west coast while Im studying, said John McKay,泭a student who is completing the program while living on a boat off Vancouver Island, British Columbia.泭Im not aware of any other program from a prominent university that will let me live the泭lifestyle I love while I pursue a Masters degree.泭
"The courses泭gave me the confidence to communicate everything I needed to say in a professional and productive way and then make a decision about my future. - Sophie, data curator and non-credit Coursera learner
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