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Saylor Academy to Host Education Delegation from Uzbekistan

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During the past few years, Saylor Academy has hosted educators from around the world as part of the United States Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). We have hosted professors and school administrators from nations including Israel, Palestine, China, Russia, Algeria, Morocco, Mexico, Finland, Ireland, Congo, Norway, Bolivia and South Korea. This year, […]

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University of Memphis’ “Finish Line” Program Expands With Saylor Academy Courses

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Like many colleges and universities around the United States, the University of Memphis recognized that a segment of its student population needed additional supports and pathways to drive higher degree completion rates. One of the programs the University implemented to help address this need is the Finish Line Program, managed by their Center for Innovative […]

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Thank You Lou Pugliese!

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For the past two and a half years, Lou Pugliese has served with Saylor Academy as a Senior Fellow and Entrepreneur-in-Residence. During this time our organization has benefitted greatly from Lou’s practical guidance, sage advice and strategic vision. Lou brought to our organization his prodigious entrepreneurial experiences and a deep knowledge of the educational technology […]

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Saylor Students Can Earn One Year of Tuition-Free College by Transferring Up to 30 “Saylor Direct” Credits to City Vision University

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We are excited to welcome our newest Transfer Credit partner – City Vision University! Based out of Kansas City, Missouri, City Vision is an accredited university offering online degrees in Addiction Studies, Nonprofit Management and Urban Missions for $6,000/year. Students completing “Saylor Direct” courses and passing proctored exams may transfer up to 30 Saylor credits […]

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Palo Alto College Projects $225,000 savings from Saylor OER Textbook Adoption

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We want to share some great news out of San Antonio, Texas. Palo Alto College, part of the Alamo College family, has adopted an openly licensed textbook that was originally published as part of our Open Textbook Challenge. Professor John Dunn, who serves as Department Chair, informed us that a faculty review committee officially adopted […]

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