Howard University recently announced the launch of “Howard University Online,” a new technological expansion landing the flagship school’s initiative as the largest fully online learning program at any Historically Black College and University in the U.S.
In a strategic partnership with Pearson, the world’s leading learning company and one of the most prestigious names in higher education, Howard will be offering online degree programs during the fall 2014-15 academic year with the aim of developing up to 25 online programs over the course of the next few years.
“This new initiative directly supports the University’s strategic priority to enhance teaching, learning and research,” said Provost and Chief Academic Officer Wayne A.I. Frederick in a press release. “It builds faculty capacity to enhance our instruction delivery to meet the needs of the 21st century learner as well as our reach beyond our Washington-based campus to the world through our new partnership with Pearson.”
With “Howard University Online,” Howard has high hopes of becoming a more globally recognized research facility, an institution that is respected worldwide.
As for Pearson, well the educational powerhouse is proud of the partnership with Howard as well.
“We are honored to be working with Howard University to expand the institution’s online program offerings and reach both non-traditional and international students,” said Don Kilburn, vice chairman of Pearson Higher Education. “To remain competitive in today’s environment, institutions increasingly need to offer high-quality online degree programs to reach students who need flexibility. This HU-Online, partnership will do just that.”
