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The Education Innovators PodcastShai Reshef - The University of the PeopleUniversity of the People
Shai Reshef is the President of University of the People (UoPeople). Shai has over 25 years of experience in the international education market and has been awarded the 2023 Yidan Prize for Educational Development, referred to as the Nobel Prize for Education and, amongst many other awards, he was selected by The Huffington Post as the Ultimate Game Changer in Education.
An expert on the intersection of education and technology, Shai has spoken internationally at conferences, including DLD, TED, World Economic Forum, EG5 Conference, and Google’s Higher Education Summ...
2025-12-1552 minThe Education Innovators PodcastShai Reshef - The University of the PeopleUniversity of the People
Shai Reshef is the President of University of the People (UoPeople). Shai has over 25 years of experience in the international education market and has been awarded the 2023 Yidan Prize for Educational Development, referred to as the Nobel Prize for Education and, amongst many other awards, he was selected by The Huffington Post as the Ultimate Game Changer in Education.
An expert on the intersection of education and technology, Shai has spoken internationally at conferences, including DLD, TED, World Economic Forum, EG5 Conference, and Google’s Higher Education Summ...
2025-12-1552 min
The Higher Ed Geek PodcastEpisode #306: Inside the Tuition-Free University Serving 170,000 StudentsShai Reshef, founder of University of the People, joins Dustin to share how his radically accessible, tuition-free, accredited online university is scaling globally and rewriting the rules of what college can be. From refugee learners in conflict zones to first-generation students from all over the world, University of the People is serving 170,000+ students with a bold vision: higher ed should be affordable, flexible, and job-relevant. This episode is a masterclass in educational innovation, AI integration, and mission-driven leadership.Guest Name: Shai Reshef - Founder & President of University of the PeopleGuest Social: LinkedIn...
2025-11-1931 min
Brian & CompanyFree Higher EducationShai Reshef from University of the People discusses the tuition free education for students and how they are able to do it.
2025-07-0908 min
The World of Higher EducationLean, Global, and Tuition-Free: The University of the People ModelJoin host Alex Usher in the World of Higher Education Podcast as he interviews Shai Reshef, Founder and President of University of the People. Discover how this online institution serves 150,000 students across 209 countries with a tuition-free model. Learn the economics behind running a mega online university, the role of technology and volunteers, and how they achieve quality education at a fraction of the cost of traditional universities. Listen in as Reshef shares insights about their unique admission process, accreditation challenges, and the future of higher education.👉 Episode Links: University of the PeoplePlease note, the...
2025-05-0125 min
ASU+GSV Summit SessionsEducation That Pays Off: Cutting Debt, Building SkillsRecorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Elise Awwad, President and CEO of DeVry University; Mark Milliron, President and CEO of National University; Shai Reshef, President of University of the People; and Martin Herrick, Head of Growth at Clasp. The conversation was moderated by Tyce Henry, Partner and Director at Boston Consulting Group.The panel explored the critical challenge of rising tuition costs and the urgent need to make higher education more accessible. Panelists discussed how institutions are reimagining value for students by focusing on affordability, delivering career-relevant skills, and creating...
2025-04-2841 min
Leap Academy with Ilana GolanHow Shai Reshef Is Empowering Refugees and Underserved Students with Free College Education | E96Growing up, Shai Reshef wasn’t the most enthusiastic student, but after earning a master’s degree in Chinese politics, he discovered the transformative power of education. Inspired by a UNESCO report predicting the future lack of access to higher education, Shai decided to act. He sold two businesses, leveraged open-source technology, and partnered with volunteer professors to create University of the People, the world’s first tuition-free, accredited online university. In this episode, Shai joins Ilana to share how the university is empowering over 150,000 students from marginalized communities and offers valuable advice for those seeking to make a meanin...
2025-04-1549 min
Ed on the EdgeEp 40 · Shai Reshef | President, University of the Peoplewww.dashmedia.coEntrepreneurs. Educators. Investors. Policymakers. Hosted by GSV Founder & CEO Michael Moe, Ed on the Edge covers the "who" and the "how" of driving change in the global education landscape.Shai Reshef is the President of University of the People (UoPeople). Reshef has over 25 years of experience in the international education market. Reshef has been widely recognized for his work with UoPeople, including being awarded the 2023 Yidan Prize for Educational Development, referred to as the Nobel Prize for Education; an honorary doctorate from the Open University, named one of Fast Company’s...
2025-03-2026 min
The Future Of WorkRedefining Higher Education: Making Knowledge Accessible to Everyone with Shai Reshef, President of University of the PeopleHigher education is a gateway to a brighter future, offering individuals the opportunity to expand their knowledge, skills, and career prospects. However, access to higher education has often been limited by factors such as cost, location, and time constraints. Shai Reshef, President of University of the People, believes education is a right, not a privilege. By removing financial and geographic barriers, the university offers accessible education to students from all backgrounds. Recognizing the unique challenges adult learners face, like balancing work and family, it provides flexible, self-paced online programs. Whether advancing careers or fulfilling lifelong dreams, University of the...
2024-09-1730 min
HEDxEP 120. What is the University of the PeopleShai Reshef is Founder and President of the University of the People. Founded on the belief that higher education is a basic human right, UoPeople is the first non-profit, tuition-free, American, accredited online university. Dedicated to opening access to higher education globally, UoPeople is designed to help learners overcome financial, geographic, political, and personal constraints keeping them from studies. UoPeople currently serves 137,000 students from over 200 countries. Over 16,500 of these students are refugees. He joins the HEDx podcast in an episode hosted by Martin Betts and Cate Gilpin of Welcoming Universities.
2024-05-281h 02
The EdUp Experience887: Opening the Gates - with Shai Reshef, Founder & President, University of the PeopleIt’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, President Series #277, brought to YOU by Jenzabar's Annual Meeting (JAM 2024),
YOUR guest is Shai Reshef, Founder & President, University of the People
YOUR cohost is Douglas A.J. Carlson, Head of Partnerships - Americas, LeadSquared
How is University of the People opening the gates to higher education for over 137,000 students from 200 countries & territories who may not have had the opportunity otherwise?
What unique challenges do marginalized & underserved student populations like refugees, survivors of genocide, & Afghan women face in accessing higher education, & how is
Unive...
2024-05-2148 min
No Such Thing: Education in the Digital AgeTuition-Free College Is Already HereShai Reshef is the President of University of the People (UoPeople). Reshef has over 25 years of experience in the international education market. Reshef has been widely recognized for his work with UoPeople, including being awarded the 2023 Yidan Prize for Educational Development, referred to as the Nobel Prize for Education; an honorary doctorate from the Open University, named one of Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People in Business; awarded an Ashoka fellowship; joined UN-GAID as a High-level Adviser; granted an RSA Fellowship; selected by The Huffington Post as the Ultimate Game Changer in Education; nominated as one of Wired Magazine’s 50...
2024-05-1653 min
The Innovation in Higher Education PodcastEducation for All: Shai Reshef's Vision of a Tuition-Free World with University of the PeopleIn this transformative episode of The Innovation in Higher Education Podcast, our CEO Viviana Rojas sits down with the visionary Shai Reshef, President of the University of the People.
Join us as we delve into an inspiring conversation about breaking barriers in education and making quality learning accessible to everyone, everywhere.
Shai Reshef, a celebrated Yidan Prize laureate, shares his groundbreaking journey in creating the world's first tuition-free, accredited online university. We explore how the University of the People is not just challenging, but revolutionizing the traditional education model, making higher education a feasible dream...
2024-01-3147 min
Free to Think Podcast“‘Jane from California' might be an Afghan woman…” University of the People's Shai Reshef on education in Afghanistan under the TalibanFree to Think speaks with Shai Reshef, President of the University of the People, the first non-profit, tuition-free, American, accredited, online university whose mission is to help students worldwide overcome financial, geographic, political, and personal obstacles to higher education. Since August 2021, University of the People has received increasing numbers of applications from women in Afghanistan seeking a way to continue their studies. After the Taliban reimposed a ban on women attending universities, University of the People provided 2000 scholarships for Afghan women. “They want to expand their knowledge, to learn to enrich themselves, but also to feel part of...
2023-04-2424 min
Trending In Ed with Mike PalmerLeading a University of the People with Shai ReshefShai Reshef is the President and Founder of University of the People, a non-profit, online university that's been serving students from around the globe since 2009. He joins Mike Palmer in a conversation about trends in affordable, online education and the work he's been doing with U of the People.We begin by hearing Shai's origin story dating back to the early days of distance learning and test preparation before diving into the story of the university and its founding. Shai shares his vision and mission to provide affordable higher education to students around the globe. We learn...
2022-11-2828 min
IngenioUsLeading an Education Revolution with University of the People Founder and President Shai ReshefIn this week’s episode, we speak with educational entrepreneur and innovator of one of higher ed’s most revolutionary experiments, Shai Reshef. Shai is founder and president of The University of the People, the world’s first and only nonprofit, tuition-free, American accredited online university. Driven by a personal passion to provide higher ed access to qualified individuals regardless of geographic, financial or societal constraints, President Reshef has been recognized worldwide for his work including being named as one of Fast Company’s 100 Most creative People in Business. There is a great deal that we can learn from the Univ...
2021-10-1937 min
An Educated GuestS1 E4 | Opening Access to Higher Education Through Tuition-Free Degrees – with Shai Reshef Todd Zipper, EVP and GM of Wiley University Services and Talent Development, welcomes Shai Reshef, President of University of the People. Todd and Shai discuss how University of the People provides tuition-free online education to qualified individuals regardless of geographic, financial, or societal constraints. Topics Discussed: •Maximizing open-source technology and resources to increase access to affordable, quality education across the globe •Disrupting the industry with a low cost, tuition-free model powered by the support of 25,000 volunteers •Leveraging peer-to-peer learning and instructor supervision to achieve scale while maintaining course quality and a 14:1 learner to instructor ratio •Ensuring learner success through a unique adm...
2021-07-0646 min
An Educated GuestS1 E4 | Opening Access to Higher Education Through Tuition-Free Degrees – with Shai ReshefTodd Zipper, EVP and GM of Wiley University Services and Talent Development, welcomes Shai Reshef, President of University of the People. Todd and Shai discuss how University of the People provides tuition-free online education to qualified individuals regardless of geographic, financial, or societal constraints.
Topics Discussed:
• Maximizing open-source technology and resources to increase access to affordable, quality education across the globe
• Disrupting the industry with a low cost, tuition-free model powered by the support of 25,000 volunteers
• Leveraging peer-to-peer learning and instructor supervision to achieve scale while maintaining course quality and a 14:1 learner to instructor ratio
• Ensuring learner success through a unique adm...
2021-07-0646 min
New Books in EconomicsShai Reshef: Founding President, University of the PeopleShai Reshef shares the remarkable story of the creation of the University of the People, which has grown from an initial small class of students in 2008 to over 55,000 low-income students all over the world today. Reshef founded University of the People after a successful career as an educational technology entrepreneur, setting out to leverage these technologies to launch the world’s first free US-accredited asynchronous online university with a goal of serving the 100 million+ talented young people who lack access to a quality education. The University of the People has been able to make remarkable progress toward this ambitious goa...
2021-05-3149 min
New Books in Higher EducationShai Reshef: Founding President, University of the PeopleShai Reshef shares the remarkable story of the creation of the University of the People, which has grown from an initial small class of students in 2008 to over 55,000 low-income students all over the world today. Reshef founded University of the People after a successful career as an educational technology entrepreneur, setting out to leverage these technologies to launch the world’s first free US-accredited asynchronous online university with a goal of serving the 100 million+ talented young people who lack access to a quality education. The University of the People has been able to make remarkable progress toward this ambitious goa...
2021-05-3148 min
New Books in EducationShai Reshef: Founding President, University of the PeopleShai Reshef shares the remarkable story of the creation of the University of the People, which has grown from an initial small class of students in 2008 to over 55,000 low-income students all over the world today. Reshef founded University of the People after a successful career as an educational technology entrepreneur, setting out to leverage these technologies to launch the world’s first free US-accredited asynchronous online university with a goal of serving the 100 million+ talented young people who lack access to a quality education. The University of the People has been able to make remarkable progress toward this ambitious goa...
2021-05-3149 min
New Books in Big IdeasShai Reshef: Founding President, University of the PeopleShai Reshef shares the remarkable story of the creation of the University of the People, which has grown from an initial small class of students in 2008 to over 55,000 low-income students all over the world today. Reshef founded University of the People after a successful career as an educational technology entrepreneur, setting out to leverage these technologies to launch the world’s first free US-accredited asynchronous online university with a goal of serving the 100 million+ talented young people who lack access to a quality education. The University of the People has been able to make remarkable progress toward this ambitious goa...
2021-05-3148 min
The Learnit Podcast#18 Shai Reshef, University of the People: Delivering higher ed to 53k students on a budget of $13MWith 53k students and a budget of $13 million, University of the People provides a nonprofit, tuition free, online university. And last September, they established the first Arabic language, online degree program, after seeing students, in particular refugees, flocking to their program. We discuss their peer to peer learning model, their liberal arts foundation and how they manage to keep costs down.Show notes:- Twitter: @ShaiReshef @UoPeople- Find out more about University of the People: https://www.uopeople.edu/- More about Arabic language programme: https://www.uopeople.edu/about/worldwide-recognition/press-releases/university-of-the-people-launching-first-arabic-language-program-in-september/...
2021-01-1933 min
Radio Sefarad punto ComPnina Salzman, la primera dama del piano en IsraelMUJERES JUDÍAS – Pnina Salzman fue una distinguida pianista y pedagoga del piano israelí, nacida en 1922 y fallecida en 2006. Con sólo ocho años dio su primer concierto. El pianista francés Alfred Cortot la escuchó cuando tenía 10 y la invitó a París a estudiar. Allí se graduó en la Ecole Normale de Musique y tuvo de profesora a Magda Tagliaferro en el Conservatorio, donde ganó el Primer Premio en 1938. Gracias al violinista Bronislaw Huberman que estaba fundando la que luego sería la Filarmónica Israelí, se mantuvo unida a la orquesta durante toda su vida. En 1963 se convir...
2020-08-1712 min
AsiaGlobal PodcastsHow Covid-19 is disrupting higher education | Shai Reshef, University of the PeopleMeet the AuthorShai ReshefFounder and PresidentUniversity of the PeopleEducation has been one of the victims of the coronavirus pandemic. Given the inherent threat of infection from a precipitate return by students and staff to schools and colleges, countries around the world must rethink the online learning model, argues Shai Reshef, Founder and President of University of the People, a private non-profit, tuition-free, US-accredited, distance-education university.Read the full article: https://bit.ly/ago-covid19-higher-ed-online Subscribe to our podcast: https://agi.buzzsprout.com Follow us...
2020-07-2736 min
Reaching The Finish LineEpisode 123 - Shai Reshef (Founder & President of University of The People)Is there an accredited university that offers tuition-free degrees to the world?
There is -- University of The People.
In this episode, I welcome back the founder and president, Shai Reshef, to discuss how his vision for tuition-free education has led to the university's success.
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2019-04-2734 min
Reaching the Finish LineEpisode 123 - Shai Reshef (Founder & President of University of The People)Is there an accredited university that offers tuition-free degrees to the world?There is -- University of The People.In this episode, I welcome back the founder and president, Shai Reshef, to discuss how his vision for tuition-free education has led to the university's success. Become a supporter of this podcast:https://anchor.fm/reachingthefinishline/support
2019-04-2734 min
The Dr. Will Show PodcastShai Reshef @UoPeople: The University of The PeopleOn this episode, I Zoom in Shai Reshef and we chat about The University of The People. President and founder of University of the People, Shai Reshef, is an educational entrepreneur, with over 25 years of experience in the international education market. President Reshef has been widely recognized for his work with UoPeople. He was named by the Huffington Post as the 'Ultimate Game Changer in Education,' and WIRED included him in its list of the 50 people who will change the world. He was named one of Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People in Business as well as a To...
2018-04-1231 minReaching The Finish LineEpisode 60 - Best of Fall 2015In this episode, we revisit some of the best segment of Reaching The Finish Line Season 2 (including Dale Stephens, Ben Miller, and Shai Reshef).
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2016-06-1131 min
Does College Matter? Featured EpisodesEntrepreneurs: Fail, Get Up, and Dream BigUniversity of the People is the world's first tuition-free online university. In our interview with UOP's President, Shai Reshef, we talk whether college still matters for everyone and what kind of advice he has for future entrepreneurs.
2016-02-1805 min
Does College Matter?#19 Dream Big: An Interview with Shai ReshefUniversity of the People is the world’s first non-profit, tuition-free, accredited online university. In our interview with UoPeople's President, Shai Reshef, we talk about the inspiration behind the online four-year college, what it takes to run the school, and what kind of advice he has for future entrepreneurs.
2016-02-1825 minReaching The Finish LineEpisode 38 - Francesca HartopIn this episode, our guest is Francesca Hartop. She is an award-winning entrepreneur who is the founder and executive director of Portsmouth STEM Academy, a private non-profit STEM academy licensed by the State of Ohio. She is a board member of Shawnee State University and the State of Ohio's 3rd Frontier Board. As Shai Reshef (episode 17) is the pioneer in reforming higher education, she is one of the pioneers of alternative secondary education.
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2016-01-0928 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 109- An Ultra Low Cost College Degree W/ Shai ReshefMany people have the motivation and the desire to get a college degree but or limited by financial means. What if you you could get a college degree for a small fraction of what traditonal schools charge?
Today we were joined by President and Founder of University of the People, Shai Reshef.
Shai Reshef is President & Founder of University of the People, also known as “UoPeople”- and has been widely recognized for his work with UoPeople, including being named one of Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People in Business; selected by OneWorld as one of its...
2015-07-2627 min
TED EducationShai Reshef: An ultra-low-cost college degreeAt the online University of the People, anyone with a high school diploma can take classes toward a degree in business administration or computer science — without standard tuition fees (though exams cost money). Founder Shai Reshef hopes that higher education is changing "from being a privilege for the few to a basic right, affordable and accessible for all." A video of this talk
2014-08-0510 minTED EducationShai Reshef: An ultra-low-cost college degreeAt the online University of the People, anyone with a high school diploma can take classes toward a degree in business administration or computer science — without standard tuition fees (though exams cost money). Founder Shai Reshef hopes that higher education is changing "from being a privilege for the few to a basic right, affordable and accessible for all." A video of this talk
2014-08-0510 min
TEDTalks 교육초저가 대학 학위 | 샤이 레셰프 (Shai Reshef)사람들의 온라인 대학에서는 고등학교 졸업장만 있으면 누구라도 경영학이나 컴퓨터 공학 학위를 따기 위한 수업을 들을 수 있습니다. 수업료가 없어도요. (하지만 시험을 치려면 돈이 듭니다.) 설립자 샤이 레셰프는 대학 교육이 "소수를 위한 특권에서 모두를 위한 기본적인 권리이며 적절한 가격에 누구나 접근할 수 있는 것"으로 바뀌기를 바랍니다.
2014-08-0410 minTEDTalks EducaciónUn título universitario de muy bajo costo | Shai ReshefEn la Universidad del Pueblo online, cualquier persona con un diploma de escuela secundaria puede atender las clases para obtener un título en administración de empresas o ciencias de la computación — sin gastos de matrícula estándar (aunque los exámenes cuestan dinero). Su fundador Shai Reshef espera que la educación superior esté cambiando "de ser un privilegio para unos pocos a un derecho básico, asequible y accesible para todos".
2014-08-0410 min
TEDTalks 教育超低成本的大学学位 | Shai Reshef在网上人民大学（University of the People），任何一个有高中文凭的人都可以来选修课程并获得商业管理或者计算机科学等学科的学位——没有传统意义上的学费（虽然参加考试需要付费）。创始人沙伊·瑞希夫希望高等教育从少数的人的特权变为一种基本权利，让所有人的都能承担和获取。Translated by Ye LinReviewed by fangfang guo
2014-08-0410 minTEDTalks BildungEin beinahe kostenfreies Studium | Shai ReshefJeder mit Studienberechtigung kann sich bei der University of the People in Wirtschaft oder Informatik einschreiben -- ohne Studiengebühren (jedoch mit Prüfungsgebühren).
Shai Reshef, der Gründer, hofft, Hochschulbildung verändert sich weg "von einem Privileg für wenige zu einem Grundrecht, das für alle leistbar und zugänglich wird".
2014-08-0410 minTED Talks EducationAn ultra-low-cost college degree | Shai ReshefAt the online University of the People, anyone with a high school diploma can take classes toward a degree in business administration or computer science — without standard tuition fees (though exams cost money). Founder Shai Reshef hopes that higher education is changing "from being a privilege for the few to a basic right, affordable and accessible for all."
2014-08-0410 minTEDTalks EducaçãoUma Graduação Superior de ultra-baixo-custo | Shai ReshefNa University of the People online, qualquer um com um diploma do Ensino médio pode ter aulas para uma graduação em Administração de Empresas ou Ciência da Computação — sem as tradicionais mensalidades (embora os exames sejam pagos). O fundador Shai Reshef espera que a Educação Superior esteja mudando "de um privilégio de poucos, para um direito básico e acessível para todos".
2014-08-0410 minTEDTalks EducationUn diplôme universitaire à faible coût | Shai ReshefÀ l'University of the People, une université en ligne pour tous, n'importe qui possédant un diplôme d'études secondaires peut prendre des cours afin d'obtenir un baccalauréat en administration des affaires ou en science informatique; tout ça sans les frais de scolarité habituels (à l'exception des frais d'examen). Son fondateur, Shai Reshef, espère que l'éducation supérieure passera d'un privilège pour un petit nombre à un droit fondamental, abordable et accessible à tous.
2014-08-0410 min
Editorial Intelligence PodcastsWhat Connects Us Part 2Adjudicators: Ben Page and Baroness Helena Kennedy QC.
Witnesses: Jude Kelly OBE; Mark Henderson; Shai Reshef.
Part of the Names Not Numbers 2013 symposium,
www.namesnotnumbers.com
2013-03-2449 min
Editorial Intelligence PodcastsHigher Education PanelAlice Sherwood; Professor Stephan Chambers; Professor Sarah Churchwell and Shai Reshef.
Part of the Names Not Numbers 2013 symposium
www.namesnotnumbers.com.
2013-03-241h 11