Michelson 20MM Portfolio Company Joins Initiative To Improve Higher Education

LOS ANGELES, July 26, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Michelson 20MM Foundation portfolio company Pragya Systems was recently named a partner of National University's newly launched Precision Institute. The Institute is a four-year, $20 million, R&D effort using technological advancements in higher education to graduate more students.

The institute aims to identify solutions in open educational resources, predictive analytics, and advanced technologies that adapt to students' needs and integrate them into a cohesive platform. Along with Pragya, technology partners Gooru and Civitas Learning will also take part in the Precision Education initiative announced by National University last week.

On hearing about Pragya's participation in the initiative, founder of the Michelson 20MM Foundation, Dr. Gary K. Michelson, released this statement:

"With National University's announcement, the old adage of standing upon the shoulders of giants rings true. From the early beginnings of our foundation's accelerator program, Pragya proved to be a catalyst for change in higher education. Their technological endeavors are sure to make an impact in the lives of students, and in turn, our society as a whole."

Pragya is one of five inaugural cohort members of Michelson Runway, a higher education accelerator program of the Michelson 20MM Foundation. Along with Motimatic, ReUp Education, and WorkAmerica, the first class of Michelson Runway continues to drive innovative solutions in higher education and workforce development.

About Michelson 20MM Foundation

The Michelson 20MM Foundation supports and invests in leading edge entrepreneurs, technologies, and initiatives with the potential to improve postsecondary access, affordability, and efficacy. Michelson 20MM was founded thanks to the generous support of renowned spinal surgeon Dr. Gary K. Michelson and his wife, Alya Michelson.

For more info on Michelson 20MM, visit www.20mm.org

About Pragya Systems

Pragya Systems was founded with a vision of significantly improving the quality and relevance of higher education while reducing its cost. Pragya has launched a new class of higher education technology focused on dramatically simplifying the flow of information on and off campuses for students, faculty, administrators, alumni and employers.

For more information on how Pragya is helping unlock campus intelligence visit www.pragyasystems.com.

SOURCE The Michelson 20MM Foundation

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