Education Case Studies and Success Stories with Anthology
CASE STUDY Edge Hill University
Edge Hill University used Anthology's Blackboard and Ally to create an inclusive learning environment. The university wanted to support a diverse student body, including many international students. ...They upgraded to Blackboard Ultra and used Ally for accessibility and course design best practices. These changes made learning more engaging for 18,000 students. Over 90% of students liked the new system layout.
CASE STUDY University of South Carolina (USC) Upstate
Blackboard and Anthology Ally helped USC Upstate modernize its student experience. The university needed a flexible, accessible online learning platform for over 5,000 students. They upgraded to Blac...kboard Ultra and added Anthology Ally for better accessibility. Nursing students and staff benefited from mobile access and improved data tools. The new system supports practical learning and career development for diverse students.
Blackboard by Anthology helped Grand Valley State University modernize its digital learning experience. The university faced declining enrollment after the pandemic and needed to improve learner enga...gement and retention. GVSU chose Blackboard after a detailed review of LMS options, involving faculty and stakeholders. The solution offered seamless integration and supported accreditation needs. GVSU now supports over 22,000 students with a flexible, modern online learning environment.
Anthology Adopt helped University of Pretoria manage change during their LMS migration to Blackboard Ultra. The university needed to support 54,000 students and faculty through the transition. They w...anted a tool for easy, controlled messaging and strong local support. Anthology Adopt provided in-app communication, simple workflows, and detailed reporting. The E-Learning team used it to share resources and training, making the move to Ultra smooth for everyone.
Anthology Adopt helped Southern Cross University support students during a major Blackboard LMS upgrade. The university needed a better way to guide remote learners through a new interface. They swit...ched from IMPACT by Instructure to Anthology Adopt. The team created a twelve-step guide that all users completed on first login. The process was simple and let them add videos and collect feedback. Staff found the tool easy to use and more engaging than their old solution.
Anthology Engage helped the University of Rhode Island build a centralized hub for student and staff involvement. Before, the university only used Engage for campus-wide elections and had siloed enga...gement. In 2023, they hired a coordinator to fully implement Engage. The platform let student organizations manage their own pages and helped campus partners track events and attendance. As a result, more student groups and departments started using Engage, and campus engagement increased.
Trocaire College used Anthology Blackboard and Anthology Ally to modernize their online learning. They moved from Moodle to Blackboard in one summer. The college wanted better AI features and improve...d accessibility. They formed a team to manage the project and involved leaders, instructors, and students. They used surveys, pilot programs, and training to help everyone adapt. The result was a fast, smooth transition to a new LMS for better learning.
Anthology Engage helped the University of Rhode Island build a centralized hub for student and staff involvement. Before, the university only used the platform for campus-wide elections and had siloe...d engagement. In 2023, they hired a new coordinator to fully implement Engage. The solution gave student organizations autonomy over their pages and streamlined event management. Campus partners used the platform to promote events and track attendance. As a result, engagement across campus increased and more organizations adopted the platform.
Blackboard helped Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) modernize its learning management system. HCT wanted a secure, advanced LMS hosted locally in the UAE to meet strict data rules. Anthology and AW...S worked together to set up a local data center and deploy Blackboard as a SaaS solution. HCT became the first school in the region to launch a SaaS LMS hosted on UAE soil. This move supports modern learning and keeps student data safe.
CASE STUDY Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC)
Blackboard helped Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC) use AI to improve learning. UPC used Blackboard's AI Design Assistant to make course design easier for teachers. The tool helped teac...hers move to the new Blackboard Ultra system and create better courses. AI features also made it easier to build tests and increased student participation and satisfaction. UPC used AI Conversation to help students think more deeply about what they learn.
Anthology Ally helped University of Staffordshire improve digital accessibility for all students. The university faced challenges with low accessibility scores, averaging 30 to 50 percent. The digita...l learning team wanted to make learning accessible to everyone, including students with disabilities. By integrating Ally from the start, they aimed to close the knowledge gap and ensure all content is accessible. The university made the most fixes during Anthology’s 2024 Fix Your Content Day in Europe and the Middle East.
University of Staffordshire used Anthology Ally to improve digital accessibility for all students. The university faced challenges with low accessibility scores and a lack of awareness about digital ...accessibility. By integrating Ally into their digital learning systems, they aimed to make content accessible from the start. After participating in Anthology’s 2024 Fix Your Content Day, they made the most fixes in their region. The goal is now to maintain high accessibility and reduce the need for future fixes.
Grand Valley State University used Anthology's Blackboard and Ally to modernize its digital learning experience. The university faced challenges from the pandemic, including declining enrollment and ...changing student expectations. GVSU conducted a detailed review of LMS options and chose to continue with Anthology Blackboard for its integration and innovation. The solution included input from faculty and focused on digital transformation. As a result, GVSU improved learner engagement and retention while supporting over 22,000 students.
CASE STUDY University of South Carolina Upstate (USC Upstate)
Blackboard and Anthology Ally helped USC Upstate modernize its student experience. The university needed a flexible, accessible online learning platform for over 5,000 students. They upgraded to Blac...kboard Ultra and added Anthology Ally for better accessibility. Nursing students benefited from flexible learning options. Staff used new data and accessibility features to support student success. The solution aligned with USC Upstate’s mission to drive upward mobility and innovation.
Blackboard helped Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) modernize its learning management system. HCT wanted a secure, advanced LMS hosted locally to meet UAE data rules. Anthology and AWS set up a loc...al data center and upgraded HCT to Blackboard SaaS Ultra. The project delivered new AI features, faster updates, and better security. In January 2025, HCT became the first in the region to launch a SaaS LMS hosted on UAE soil.
CASE STUDY Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC)
Blackboard helped Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC) lead AI integration in education. UPC used Blackboard’s AI Design Assistant to build better virtual courses and make it easier for te...achers to move to Blackboard Ultra. The AI tools made it faster to create tests and improved teaching quality. Student participation and satisfaction went up. UPC also used AI Conversation to help students think more deeply about what they learn.
Anthology Adopt helped the University of Pretoria manage its LMS migration to Blackboard Ultra. The university needed to support 54,000 students and faculty during this change. Anthology Adopt provid...ed in-app communication, simple workflows, and detailed reporting. The E-Learning team used these tools to share information and training. This made the transition smooth for both students and faculty.
Trocaire College used Anthology Blackboard and Anthology Ally to modernize their online learning. They needed to move from Moodle to a new LMS quickly and wanted strong AI features. Trocaire chose Bl...ackboard for its AI, mobile experience, and innovation. They formed a team to manage the project and involved leadership, faculty, and students. The college ran training and communication programs to help everyone adapt. The transition improved the learning experience for instructors and students.
Government Administration Case Studies and Success Stories with Anthology
CASE STUDY Kansas Department of Corrections
Anthology Blackboard helped the Kansas Department of Corrections give students in correctional facilities better access to education. Before, students used tablets and could only work offline, making... learning hard. KDOC wanted a secure, consistent online platform for all students. They chose Blackboard because it is FedRAMP approved and safe for corrections. Now, students have laptops and a better learning experience, making education more equal to traditional campuses.
Anthology Blackboard helped the Kansas Department of Corrections give students in correctional facilities better access to education. Before, students used tablets and could only work offline, making... learning hard. KDOC wanted a secure, consistent online platform for all students. They chose Blackboard because it is FedRAMP authorized and works on AWS GovCloud. Now, students have laptops and a safe, easy way to learn online. This helps make education more fair and like what students get on regular campuses.
Information Technology and Services Case Studies and Success Stories with Anthology
CASE STUDY Anthology
Anthology used A-LIGN’s compliance management platform, A-SCEND, to improve security and compliance. Anthology needed to meet strict security standards for government and education customers. Before,... they used many audit firms, which was costly and slow. With A-LIGN, Anthology made audits faster and saved money. They cut evidence collection time by 20%. Anthology now meets top certifications like FedRAMP, StateRAMP, SOC 2, and ISO, building trust with customers.
Anthology used A-LIGN’s compliance management platform, A-SCEND, to improve security and compliance. Before, Anthology managed audits with many firms, which was costly and slow. After partnering with... A-LIGN, Anthology streamlined audits and reduced time spent on evidence collection by 20%. Anthology now meets high security standards like FedRAMP, StateRAMP, SOC 2, and ISO. This helps protect sensitive data and builds trust with government and education customers.
Other Industry Case Studies and Success Stories with Anthology
CASE STUDY Universidad de Las Américas (UDLA)
Blackboard helped Universidad de Las Américas (UDLA) in Chile grow its online learning. UDLA used Blackboard, Anthology Ally, Anthology Evaluate, and Anthology Illuminate to support digital transform...ation. Student satisfaction rose by 10% from 2022 to 2025. Online student retention increased from 60% in 2023 to 68% in 2025. The LMS made learning easier and more accessible for students and teachers.
Edge Hill University used Anthology Blackboard and Anthology Ally to create an inclusive learning environment. They upgraded their LMS to Ultra, added new assessment types, and improved accessibility... with alternative content formats. The university also used Blackboard’s Course Catalog for non-credit courses and followed best practices in course design. Over 90% of students liked the new layout, showing strong positive feedback. These changes helped support 18,000 students from diverse backgrounds.
Blackboard helped Universidad de Las Américas (UDLA) in Chile grow its online learning. UDLA moved all programs to Blackboard by 2025. Student satisfaction rose by 10% from 2022 to 2025. Online stude...nt retention increased from 60% in 2023 to 68% in 2025. UDLA used Anthology Ally, Evaluate, and Illuminate to improve accessibility, faculty assessment, and data insights.
