LANDOVER, Md., June 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- 2U, Inc. (NASDAQ: TWOU), a leading provider of cloud-based software-as-a-service technology fused with technology-enabled services that enables leading nonprofit colleges and universities to deliver their degree programs online, today announced that its been named a Top Workplace by The Washington Post's Top Workplaces 2015. The annual recognition ranks the best companies to work for in the Washington, D.C. region.
"This award reinforces that we've established a culture at 2U in which the effort of every employee makes a difference to our university partners and their students. I believe because each employee knows they can make a meaningful contribution, they are inspired to be great at their job while enjoying what they do," said Chip Paucek, CEO and co-founder of 2U. "That passion drives our overall success on a daily basis and helps 2U attract talented professionals who want to be a part of a mission that's bigger than themselves."
The Top Workplaces are determined based solely on employee feedback. Over 490 2U employees based in the company's Landover, MD headquarters participated in the survey commissioned by The Washington Post in partnership with Workplace Dynamics, a leading research firm on organizational health and employee engagement. 2U ranked third among the top 25 large-sized companies. 317 D.C.-based companies participated in the survey overall. This recognition follows previous workplace awards from the jobs and career marketplace website Glassdoor, which named 2U as one of the Top 20 Best Medium-Sized Companies to Work for in the U.S. for both 2014 and 2015, and CEO Chip Paucek as one of the Highest Ranked CEOs in the U.S. for small and medium-sized companies for 2014 and 2015.
A video highlighting what 2U employees value most about the company can be found here. For additional information, visit the company's career page: http://2u.com/about/careers.
About 2U, Inc. (NASDAQ: TWOU)
2U partners with leading colleges and universities to deliver the world's best online degree programs so students everywhere can reach their full potential. Our Platform, a fusion of cloud-based software-as-a-service technology and technology-enabled services, provides schools with the comprehensive operating infrastructure they need to attract, enroll, educate, support and graduate students globally. Blending live face-to-face classes, dynamic course content and real-world learning experiences, 2U's No Back Row™ approach ensures that every qualified student can experience the highest quality university education for the most successful outcome.
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