Adult Learner
Is a College Education Worth it? 8 Reasons to Attend College as an Adult Learner
Could a bachelor’s degree give you an edge in today’s competitive job market? Maybe more than you think. In fact, only about 38% of adults over the age of 25 have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher...
Training and Development
How Employers Can Drive Success Through Professional Development Opportunities
Company culture has changed. With a decline in employee loyalty and an increase in job-hopping, it can be difficult for employers to attract and retain candidates. One way many organizations are...
Awards / Rankings, Faculty/Staff Spotlight
UMass Global Earns Softdocs Mad Scientist Award for Workflow Innovation
September 11th, 2025
University of Massachusetts Global has received an Honorable Mention “Mad Scientist Award” at the 2025 Softdocs Bridge Conference. As part of the award, Softdocs will contribute $500 to a UMass Global...
Liberal Arts
Why You Should Consider a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Studies
August 22nd, 2025
Have you decided to pursue higher education, but are not sure where to start? Perhaps, you have prior college credits or an associate degree, but you don't have a clear career path in mind. On the...
Financing Your Education
How to Get Your Employer to Pay for College With Tuition Assistance Programs
For most working adults, it is not just the time it takes to go back to school, it is the money too. The good news is that you may be able to get your employer to pay for college or, at the very least...
Financing Your Education
Types of Financial Aid for Online Colleges
The nature of college students has changed in recent years. While many still attend on-campus programs fresh out of high school, around one-third of today’s college students are considered adult...
Partnerships
UMass Global Visits Shanghai to Develop Cultural/Educational Partnership
ALISO VIEJO, CALIFORNIA (July 3, 2025) — University of Massachusetts Global forms partnerships with school districts, corporations, and other organizations to extend its education offerings to a wider...