2U Inc T-Shirt - Bankrupt Online Education Company Defunct Logo Tee
Wear a piece of online education history. 2U was a pioneering education technology company partnering with prestigious universities to deliver online degree programs at scale. The company worked with institutions like Harvard, Yale, and Georgetown to bring graduate and undergraduate programs online, promising to democratize access to elite education while generating revenue for partner universities and shareholders alike.
Despite impressive university partnerships and operating in the booming online education market, 2U faced insurmountable challenges. Student acquisition costs proved enormously expensive, competition from free and low-cost online learning platforms undermined the premium degree model, universities began questioning revenue sharing arrangements, enrollment growth slowed as the post-pandemic online education boom faded, and massive debt from acquiring edX created an unsustainable financial burden. The company filed for bankruptcy in 2024 as losses mounted and the path to profitability vanished.
This tee features the 2U Inc logo with a distressed, cracked vintage aesthetic that honors the company's online education ambitions.
Product Features:
- Premium Gildan 5000 heavy cotton (5.3 oz, 100% preshrunk cotton)
- Classic unisex fit, available in sizes S-5XL
- Multiple popular colors available
- Front-printed logo with vintage distressed design
- Blank back
- Tear-away label for comfort
- Advanced direct-to-garment printing for lasting quality
Perfect for education technology professionals, online learning advocates, university administrators, or anyone who pursued an online degree through 2U's platform.