Why "Of the People"?

[durain]

There is no connection to communism. The fact that that they have kibbutzes in Israel and Amish communities in US doesn't make the rest of the people in those countries communist or Amish.
Students from Arab countries are as capable of doing some basic research before enrolling as people on Degreeforum.
Founder is not hiding anywhere, it is well known he is from Israel, university has offices in Pasadena, New York, Tel Aviv (Israel), Ramallah (Palestine), Sofia (Bulgaria) and Mysore (India).

It is a university accredited by WASC, all that matters.

I have read couple of student dicussions about the name over last maybe 2 years and don't remember any significant negative story from real life, either no one cared or it became a topic of discussion and can be easily explained, some interviewers were even quite positive about the low price aspect).

Sure, name is one of the deciding factors, that is legitimate, the question is the weight assigned to such factor, which is highly individual.
For one example, if I was a US resident 18 years old without any experience in the field, I would likely go elsewhere (not just name though). For people in all kinds of different situations, weight of name factor might be negligible.

Just to add, University of the People is currently the most affordable way to earn a regionally accredited degree. For anyone on a tight budget who needs that accreditation, it’s a genuinely strong option.

Think of it like choosing between a luxury sedan and a dependable compact car. The luxury model comes with all the bells and whistles, but if your budget only covers the basic version, you still get reliable transport that does exactly what you need. In the same way, UoPeople may not carry the prestige of a top-tier university, but it delivers a fully accredited degree at a fraction of the cost so you can graduate without stretching your finances.