Latest Happenings

Noodle, a leading provider of learning and marketing technology and services for universities, and ETS, a global education and talent solutions organization, today introduced the Graduate Enrollment Matching Service (GEMS) — a cost-effective solution that simplifies graduate student recruitment with comprehensive enrollment management.

In a move to enhance how universities approach learner operations, Noodle is proud to announce Noodle Manage (N. Manage), a powerful tool designed to help institutions optimize their strategies across the entire learner journey and improve operational efficiency.

The acquisition marks Noodle’s entry into the international market and underscores its commitment to build the highest-quality online learning design and experience for university partners and students.

Noodle, the country’s fastest-growing online learning network, today announced the formation of a strategic advisory board composed of leaders in higher education. This distinguished group will help shape and guide Noodle’s strategic initiatives, as well as advise on how best to serve its university and institution partners.

Noodle, the country’s fastest-growing online learning network, announced today it has raised $50 million in Series C funding. The round was led by funds and accounts managed by BlackRock, joined by several existing investors including Owl Ventures. Barclays acted as the exclusive placement agent.

Noodle, the country’s fastest growing online higher education network, announced today the launch of a platform to help universities meet the rising student demand for online lifelong learning. Case Western Reserve University, Columbia Business School, and University of Michigan have signed on as partners, with a launch scheduled for early 2022.

Noodle, which helps dozens of top US universities build and grow their online and hybrid learning programs, has earned B Corp™ Certification, announced CEO John Katzman.

NEW YORK, NY – January 29, 2021. Built In announced that Noodle, which helps a network of elite universities use technology more effectively, was honored in its 2021 “Best Places to Work” Awards. Specifically, Noodle was recognized in Built In’s “NYC 100 Best Places to Work,” “NYC 100 Best Midsize Companies,” and “NYC 50 Companies with Best Perks & Benefits.”

NEW YORK, NY (January 11, 2021)-Owen Burritt has been appointed Vice President of University Partnerships, announced John Katzman, CEO of Noodle, which helps a network of elite universities use technology more effectively. Noodle has launched more online programs since 2019 than all its competitors combined.

Tulane University’s School of Science & Engineering announced an online Master of Science in Computer Science, expanding its relationship with Noodle.

EdifyOnline, an education technology company, is proud to announce a multi-year agreement with Noodle, the nation’s fastest-growing online education network of universities, employers and learners, to provide on-demand, qualified Academic Talent from around the globe for a range of value add services to Noodle’s rapidly growing list of partners in the online education space.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UT) launched its Online Masters in Computer Science (MSCS) degree program, which is currently accepting applications for a fall 2022 start. The program was built in partnership with Noodle, the country’s fastest-growing online learning network.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s (UTK) Haslam College of Business announced today the expansion of its relationship with Noodle, the country’s fastest-growing online learning network, to launch an Online MBA (OMBA). The program is currently accepting applications for a Spring 2023 start.

Tulane University’s School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine (SPHTM) announced today the expansion of its relationship with Noodle, the country’s fastest-growing online learning network, to launch an online Doctor of Public Health in Leadership, Advocacy and Equity (DrPH).

Noodle, the country’s fastest-growing online learning network, today announced a partnership with EdAssist by Bright Horizons, the leading provider of workforce education benefits.

In an effort to dramatically boost the number of principals of color leading K-12 schools across the country, national nonprofit New Leaders is forming a first-of-its-kind partnership with distinguished historically Black institutions Morehouse College and Clark Atlanta University to launch the Aspiring Principals Fellowship.

Butler University, named the Midwest Region’s #1 Most Innovative School by U.S. News & World Report, announced today plans to develop a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) online pathway with its partner Noodle, the country’s fastest-growing online learning network. The program is currently accepting applications for a fall 2022 start.

San Diego State University is launching a suite of online cyber security certificates in partnership with Noodle, the country’s fastest-growing online learning network. The SDSU Cyber Tech Academy, in affiliation with the Homeland Security Program, is currently enrolling students.

Noodle is excited to be an annual sponsor and exhibiting at the 2025 Summit for Online Leadership and Administration (SOLA+R)! As a leader in digital learning solutions, we specialize in empowering institutions to innovate and excel in the rapidly evolving world of higher education. Stop by our booth to explore how Noodle’s expertise in technology, strategic leadership, and online learning can help you drive meaningful transformation at your institution. Whether you’re looking to enhance student engagement, improve operational efficiency, or lead with cutting-edge digital strategies, Noodle is here to partner with you on your journey.

The University Network Summit (UNS) brought together higher education leaders, policymakers, and innovators to discuss how institutions can collaborate at scale to improve capacity, enrollment, and student outcomes while reducing costs. UNS focused on reimagining public-private partnerships and fostering cross-institutional collaboration beyond traditional models. Key topics included the role of technology in driving innovation, the impact of shifting policy landscapes, and strategies for supporting the whole student. Organized into four tracks—Partnerships, Recruitment, The Whole Student, and Policy—UNS featured panels, workshops, and solution labs that offered actionable insights. Attendees also had opportunities to connect through curated networking events. Co-presented by Noodle and Huron, UNS emphasized the need for agile, resilient networks in higher education to adapt and thrive in a changing environment.

The symposium explored the future of public-private partnerships in higher education beyond the Online Program Manager (OPM) model. It brought together university leaders, consultants, practitioners, and journalists to discuss key issues such as student acquisition costs and regulations, tech infrastructure for online learning, and the transformative role of AI in reshaping higher ed. PostOPM aimed to foster insightful, high-level conversations that shaped the future of collaborative innovation.

July 20-24, 2025 Atlanta, Georgia Noodle is proud to be a sophomore level sponsor of the AI-Pre Summit on Monday July 21st and exhibitor at the UNCF UNITE 2025 event in Atlanta, GA. We’re excited to connect with HBCU leaders, innovators, and mission-driven professionals who are advancing institutional excellence and student success. Join us at […]

In this episode, our guest is Noodle CEO and founder John Katzman. We focus on the upcoming September 27-29, 2023 P3-EDU event in Denver, Colorado, delving into the intersection of technology and education, and discussing the role of data in shaping academic outcomes. We talk about the potential misuse of data in education and the need for data in ushering good careers rather than just credentials. We also explore the future of tech in education and the importance of public-private partnerships.

John Katzman, Lee Bradshaw and Stephen Green speak at ASU+GSV 2022 in San Diego, CA

NEW YORK, March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Noodle, a leading online higher education network, is collaborating with long-time partners American University, Tulane University, the University of Pittsburgh, the University of Tennessee / Knoxville, and Strategic Education, Inc., at a live partner session and virtual roundtable panel at the American Council of Education’s 2021 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, March […]

It’s not easy to go online, and it’s especially challenging in a crisis situation. Online higher education experts from Noodle Partners and the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine co-hosted an interactive webinar week to help prepare university faculty and leadership for a swift online move.

Lowering the cost of higher ed through the strategic use of technology was the central theme of the discussion– a goal that Katzman believes can be achieved by thinking carefully about how to lower the administrative costs associated with online programs.