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Paul S. Lalljie Steps Down As 2 U's CEO, Matthew Norden Appointed As Interim CEO

PRIVATEOct 04, 2024•over 1 year ago

Company

2U

ArlingtonEducationE LearningEdtechLanguage Learning

Description

2U announced that Paul S. Lalljie is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer and Matthew Norden has been appointed as the interim CEO to lead the company during the transition period.

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Company

2U

Location

2345 Crystal Drive Suite 1100

Arlington, Virginia, United States

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2U is a global leader in online education. Guided by its founding mission to eliminate the back row in higher education, 2U has spent 15 years advancing the technology and innovation to deliver world-class learning outcomes at scale. Through its global online learning platform edX, 2U connects more than 89 million people with thousands of affordable, career-relevant learning opportunities in partnership with 260 of the world's leading universities, institutions, and industry experts. From free courses to full degrees, 2U is creating a better future for all through the power of high-quality online education.

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