2U's Cathy Graham Named Public Company CFO of the Year by the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC)

LANDOVER, Md., June 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- 2U, Inc. (NASDAQ: TWOU) today announced that Cathy Graham, Chief Financial Officer, has been named Public Company CFO of the Year by the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC), the nation's largest technology council. A leading provider of cloud-based software-as-a-service technology fused with technology-enabled services, 2U enables leading nonprofit colleges and universities to deliver their high-quality degree programs online.

The Greater Washington Technology CFO Awards is a signature NVTC event recognizing local financial leaders' extraordinary achievements and excellence in promoting the development of the Greater Washington region's technology community.

"Cathy is an amazing and unique CFO who not only demonstrates exceptional skill, but is a key driver of company culture," said Chip Paucek, 2U CEO and co-founder. "She's loved by this company, and for great reason. She's smart, driven and talented, but more importantly she understands the significance of mentoring our younger team members and having fun in the process. Simply put, she rocks."

The NVTC award comes on the heels of 2U's recent recognitions, including the Chesapeake Regional Tech Council's Tech Company of the Year award, being named as one of the Best Places to Work in 2015 for medium sized companies by Glassdoor, and 'IPO of the Year' by Washington Business Journal for the company's 2014 IPO.

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.

About The Northern Virginia Technology Council
The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) is the membership and trade association for the technology community in Northern Virginia. As the largest technology council in the nation, NVTC serves about 1,000 companies and organizations, including businesses from all sectors of the technology industry, service providers, universities, foreign embassies, nonprofit organizations and government agencies. Through its member companies, NVTC represents about 300,000 employees in the region. For more information, visit the Northern Virginia Technology Council.

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