Blog – NewU University

First Class Graduation Stories

Stratsi Kulinski — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 15:42:59 +0000

We asked our first class of graduates about their �鶹��ý experience, plans for the future, and more. These are their stories. Interview with Aziel Q: What was your Capstone Project about? The Role of AI in Shaping Student Decision-Making & Enrollment Trends in Higher Education: A DMV Region Analysis Q: What are your post-graduation plans? […]

The 7 Most Affordable Colleges in Washington, DC

Lily — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 08:15:52 +0000

A college degree can do wonders for those who can afford it. Bachelor’s degree holders earn more than $1 million more over those with only a high school diploma. But getting a degree is usually quite expensive, and often comes with the burden of student loans.Did you know that the total average student loan debt in the U.S. is $40,681?Now, imagine earning a top-quality Bachelor’s degree in…

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DC Startup Week 2024

Stratsi Kulinski — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 02:05:25 +0000

DC Startup Week is a prominent event that annually draws entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and innovators together, creating a vibrant ecosystem for networking, learning, and collaboration. This year, NewU University students took on essential roles at a reception organized by The Well and hosted by some of Washington, D.C.’s leading names in business and entrepreneurship: Compass Coffee…

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Earn and Learn

Stratsi Kulinski — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 01:59:05 +0000

In today’s rapidly evolving job market, students are increasingly seeking ways to balance their academic aspirations with real-world work experience. Financial pressures also weigh heavily on students and families, making higher education seem out of reach for many. Recognizing these challenges, NewU University has pioneered its innovative Earn and Learn program to address this dilemma.

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Decision Day Is Dead. Apply Now.

Stratsi Kulinski — Mon, 02 May 2022 17:56:37 +0000

Decision Day, as we know it, is dead. In the good old days, colleges recruited and admitted new students mostly from September through May 1, and then merrily went on a summer vacation. The thing is, this is no longer the case. There are several reasons why you should not stress too much over the Decision Day of the past. Read this short article to learn why Decision Day is dead, and why that is a…

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Can you get a Bachelor’s Degree in 3 Years?

Lyuben Popov — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 10:09:46 +0000

The cost of college. It seems to be on everyone’s mind. From the parents of school-aged children, to soon-to-be high school graduates, and to state and federal policymakers. With the cost of college outpacing inflation and household income, students, and their parents, are seeking high-quality alternatives that won’t leave students with a lifetime of student loan debt. They deserve a degree with…

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Discover Why We Make it Easy to Apply to College

Stratsi Kulinski — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 18:40:31 +0000

Did you know? High school GPA is the best predictor of success in college! Many universities make it unnecessarily expensive, time-consuming, anxiety-inducing, and just plain hard to apply to college. We are changing all that. Applying to �鶹��ý is Easy as 1-2-3 No obligation to enroll when you get admitted. $0 to apply. 1. […]

3 = 4. Complete Bachelor’s Degree Programs in 3 Years.

Stratsi Kulinski — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 19:14:55 +0000

College education has become so expensive that it is increasingly out of reach for many students and families. NewU University understands how expensive and stressful college education can be, so they redesigned the college experience from application to graduation. The new entrant offers Bachelor’s degree programs on campus in Washington, DC in 3 years, not 4, and at 70% lower tuition than the…

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Goodbye Waitlists!

Stratsi Kulinski — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 12:02:12 +0000

Last year was quite unusual for college admissions because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year promises to be even more unusual because of the increased number of colleges each high school student applied to. This has led to an unexpected dynamic for many waiting to hear whether their application has been Approved or Denied – enter the dreaded Waitlisted status!Because colleges are unsure how many…

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In Person vs. Online University. For traditional age college students it’s a clear choice.

Stratsi Kulinski — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 08:17:04 +0000

Online Bachelor’s degrees have been a growing trend in the US. The COVID-19 pandemic forced many more traditional university programs online over the past year, too. Is online education better? It depends who’s asking. For advanced degrees, such as Master’s, Doctoral, and even certificate programs which are targeted at students who already have the learning frameworks and the toolsets to handle…

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