Daniel Acuna has always wanted to talk to computers. Long before large language models, before Python and GPUs, he was a curious student in Chile trying to build a chatbot, without formally knowing how to program. “I thought I could interact with the computer,” he says. “And somehow, I got it to respond to a […]
When Professor Kendall Farnham agreed to teach in the online Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering at Dartmouth, she knew it wouldn’t be easy. “How do we facilitate learning with desktop hardware when I can’t look over your shoulder and tell you that you plugged something in backwards and that’s why it’s smoking?” she laughs.
Tom Fail’s journey through higher education is deeply personal and rooted in a clear sense of purpose. With two degrees already under his belt and a successful career in Ed Tech, Tom explains why he made the decision to pursue his third degree credential. His story explains his personal connection to higher education and how
Did you know that a modern luxury car can require upwards of 150 computers to operate all of its features?
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By Greg Hart, Coursera CEO I’m excited to announce that Patrick Supanc has joined Coursera as our new Chief Product Officer, starting today. Patrick brings a wealth of experience, combining a deep understanding of customer needs with a proven track record of driving innovation and business impact. Over nearly ten years at Amazon, he helped
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When Turkish native Nejla Gul-Saglam began her journey in Computer Programming at Sakarya University, in Turkey, back in 2007, she didn’t yet know how many times her dreams would evolve—and be tested. Today, as a full-time engineering management professional, mother, and proud 2025 graduate of the Master of Engineering in Engineering Management from CU Boulder,
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Has learning on Coursera impacted your life in any way, big or small? Whether you transformed your career, created change in your community, or came to see the world a little differently, we want to hear your story! To submit your story, please fill out this short form (or open survey in browser): While we
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When New Jersey native Matthew Daiter enrolled in the University of Colorado Boulder’s online MS in Electrical Engineering program, he already had nearly a decade of real-world experience behind him. No undergraduate degree. No traditional academic trajectory. Just a “funky educational path,” a can-do attitude, and a career spent building and breaking boundaries in
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By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera Every learning journey begins with a great teacher. On National Teacher Appreciation Day, we celebrate the educators who are inspiring, shaping, and empowering learners in a rapidly changing world. This belief in the power of learning led two educators, Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, to found Coursera
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By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera I’m excited to share Coursera’s Micro-Credentials Impact Report 2025, which brings together perspectives from over 2,000 students and employers across six regions to better understand the rising demand for micro-credentials and their real-world impact. The global survey found that 90% of employers are now willing to offer
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