Anthology Announces 2025 Catalyst Award Winners, Honoring Innovation and Excellence Across the Global Education Community

Anthology, the leading educational technology company, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Catalyst Awards. These awards celebrate the remarkable achievements of institutions and individuals who are reimagining the possibilities in education through innovative uses of Anthology solutions.

Thirty-two institutions from 13 countries and territories earned this year’s awards, highlighting their exceptional contributions on a global stage. The achievements are particularly noteworthy as this year’s Catalyst Awards were the most competitive to date, with 161 nominations submitted.

"The Catalyst Award winners exemplify what’s possible when innovation, dedication, and community come together. These institutions are not only transforming education—they're doing it by embracing the power of collaboration, the power of vision, and ultimately, the Power of Together," said Bruce Dahlgren, CEO of Anthology. "The Catalyst Award winners remind us that true impact in education doesn’t happen in isolation. It’s built through partnerships, shared goals, and the belief that together, we can create more meaningful, more inclusive learning experiences for every learner, everywhere.”

Winners were selected by a cross-functional panel of Anthology experts and evaluated based on rigorous criteria including innovation, measurable impact, and alignment with category-specific goals.

The 2025 Anthology Catalyst Award winners by category:

Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness: Recognizing growth in assessment practices and driving positive behavioral change through data-informed strategies.

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, USA. Office of Continuous Improvement and Institutional Performance: Dr. Will Miller
• Forsyth Technical Community College, USA. Institutional Accreditation and Planning: Lori Yarbrough, Dr. Alexa Edwards, and Dr. Tamara Williams
• Stockton University, USA. Division of Student Affairs: Dr. Jamael Andrew Harrison and Dr. Ashlee Roberts
• Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy, USA. Kevin Acosta and Jesse Curtis

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Celebrating institutions that are using technology to advance inclusive practices and equitable access to education.

• Aspire Academy, Qatar. Education and Student Affairs
• University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Learning, Teaching & Web, The Learn Foundations Internship Program Team

Ethical AI Instruction: Honoring institutions leveraging AI tools within Blackboard® to enhance course design and digital teaching practices with a strong ethical foundation.

• Higher Colleges of Technology, Abu Dhabi Campus, UAE. Kaushik Samanta FHEA
• Universidad Mayor, Chile. Vicerrectoría Académica: Alex Slater, Laura Solis, and Nicolás Ocaranza
• Wake Technical Community College, USA. Jennifer Lee

Innovation in Accessibility: Showcasing creative solutions that improve accessibility and deliver inclusive learning experiences across campus.

• Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing, USA.
• Indiana University, USA. Assistive Technology and Accessibility Centers (ATAC): Michael Mace, Sarah Herpst, and Kevin Brokamp
• Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna, Philippines. Mapúa MCL LEIO Team: Ramachandra C. Torres, Bart L. Acero Jr., Neil Pantone, and Josh Lapitan
• Sinclair Community College, USA. Accessibility Steering Committee: Dr. Christopher Prokes, Alicia Schroeder, and Lance Smith

Institutional Advancement: Recognizing efforts to enhance alumni and donor engagement through innovative strategies using Anthology solutions.

• American University of Beirut, Lebanon. Office of Advancement: Dr. Imad B. Baalbaki
• Colorado School of Mines Foundation, USA. Aly Winter and Tammy Bartolet

Leading Change: Honoring transformational initiatives that generate measurable change on campus and within the wider academic ecosystem.

• 705th Training Squadron, USA. IALC-V Development Team
• Administrative Office of the Courts, Supreme Court of New Mexico, USA. Court Education Institute: Paula Couselo-Findikoglu and Margarita G. Terrell
• Marshall University, USA. Marshall Online, MU Information Technology
• South Plains College, USA. Industrial Technology: Jimmy Stratton
• University of the West of England Bristol, United Kingdom. Digital Learning Team: Sam Crowley

Student Experience: Celebrating innovations that improve the holistic student journey, both inside and outside the classroom.

• University of Leeds, United Kingdom. Digital Education Systems
• University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Deanship of eLearning: Dr. Ali Nazil Alshammari, Dr. Randa Saleh Alharbi, and Dr. Fawaz Metaq Alrashedi
• University of Texas at Arlington, USA. Office of Student Organizations: Michael Onuchovsky, Tristian Brooks, and Seth Ressl

Student Success: Recognizing data-driven initiatives that increase retention, support completion, and improve learner outcomes.

• Penn Foster Group, USA.
• Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia. Hanaa Abdulraheem Yamani and Atif Mansour Alhejali
• Universidad Privada del Norte, Peru. Dirección de Educación Virtual: Antonio Rodríguez-Campra, Andrés Rhor Lesevic, and Carlos Olivera Fatacioli

Teaching & Learning: Highlighting advancements in instructional design and pedagogy driven by Anthology’s educational technology.

• Beacon Red, UAE. Vocational Excellence Systems Team
• Ecole Centrale Supérieure des Sciences Paramédicales et de la Santé, Université Centrale, Honoris United Universities, Tunisia. HistoEra Innovators Team: Dr. Maryem Bouallègue, Mariem Somai, Dr. Monia El Barhoumi, and Dr. Wafa Troudi
• Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico. Virtual Education and Innovative Learning Center - VEIL TEAM

Training & Professional Development: Honoring institutions committed to organization-wide training programs that empower educators and staff.

• Bond University, Australia. Office of Learning and Teaching: Anne Trethewey
• CNMI Public School System, Northern Mariana Islands. Instructional Technology & Distance Education: Lorraine Catienza and Riya Nathrani
• University of Cumbria, United Kingdom. Learning & Teaching Enhancement

For more information on the 2025 Catalyst Award winners, the full list of nominees, and complete category descriptions, please visit www.anthology.com/catalystawards.

About Anthology

Anthology delivers education and technology solutions so that students can reach their full potential and learning institutions thrive. Millions of students around the world are supported throughout their education journey via Anthology’s ecosystem of flagship SaaS solutions and supporting services, including the award-winning Blackboard® (LMS), Anthology® Student (SIS/ERP), and Anthology® Reach (CRM). Through the Power of Together, we are uniquely inspiring educators and institutions with innovation that is meaningful, simple and intelligent to help customers redefine what’s possible and create life-changing opportunities for people everywhere. www.anthology.com.

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