Introduction​

This post is a month late. It has been seven months since the last blog post, and a lot has happened in that time.

The BORR Project started out as a community fork of OSSU to rebuild the community where people can come together, geek out, and support one another in a peer learning environment for computer science and math. Six months in, we’re excited to share our progress.

A Community-Driven Evolution of OSSU​

For years, the Open-Source Society University (OSSU) Computer Science curriculum has been an invaluable resource, positively impacting countless lives. It fostered a vibrant community, rich with industry professionals, academics, and engaged students who collaborated and learned together. However, over time, the OSSU community has faced challenges, leading to a decline in collaboration and engagement. Many of the individuals who contributed significantly to its strength have moved on, and the current administrative structure has introduced friction and delays.

We believe in the power of open education and the strength of a truly collaborative community. That's why we, a group of former OSSU staff members and active community contributors, are excited to announce the Borr Project—a fork designed to revitalize and advance the OSSU computer science curriculum, both academically and as a community.