Red Herring identifies Nexford University as a Top 100 Innovator for technology

Washington (ots/PRNewswire) – Nexford University, the Online University of the next Generation, announced today that it was included for its innovative use of technology, including data science and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve access to education for learners around the world, shortlisted for the prestigious Red Herring Top 100 North America Award.

The Washington-DC based Nexford University uses technology to enable a greater social and economic mobility and to give the learners access to a high-quality, affordable education with dynamic training methods which prepare them for the global world of work. In order to reach the shortlist, had to Nexford complete two rigorous review rounds and is now the only University in the 25 year history of the Awards that it is able to in the Short-List.

The Red Herring Top 100 North America Award recognizes the most innovative technology companies out of hundreds of companies in North America. The evaluation is carried out according to the criteria of disruptive and technological effects, proof of Efficacy, rate of growth and social value.

„The Nexford Innovator for technology in the shortlist as the Top, confirms our unique approach to higher education, driven by data science and creative Software Engineering. The way we use technology, enables the learner, to a global curriculum access to contact with peers and faculty and to deepen their knowledge in practice,“ says Nexfords Chief Technology Officer Paul Coleman.

Alex Vieux, Publisher and CEO of Red Herring, said: „This year was very rewarding, beyond all expectations. There are so many excellent companies to generate truly innovative and disruptive products in North America, and it was indeed difficult for the Applicant to narrow the finalists to select. Nexford University shows great potential, and deserves, therefore, to belong to the final selection“.

Dr Sonal Minocha, Chief Partnerships Officer and Professor of Management at the Nexford University, explains: „We are delighted that Nexford is appreciated for the innovative way in which we combine smart technology and human expertise to create a learning experience for the next Generation“.

She continues: „The 100%-Online Format allows learners a more personalised, flexible and responsive experience. In Nexford it is Central to the provision of skills for the real world of work, and we ensure that our graduates apply scores to the Set of tomorrow, or as employers of the future can develop“.

Nexfords CTO Paul Coleman says: „Nexford will continue to work innovatively with the Smart Technology, and access to affordable education for learners worldwide to improve so they can advance their career“.

Nexford will present live in front of a Jury in in may in California to be held the final round of the Awards, then the announcement of the winner. Previous winners, companies such as Datanomic (Oracle), among others; Netbreeze (acquired by Microsoft); and Waze (purchased by Google).

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