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Blackboard by Anthology is popular in Education, Information Technology And Services, and Internet industries and is widely used by Enterprise, Large Enterprise, and Mid Market.

Blackboard by Anthology Product Overview

Blackboard Learn is a leading LMS for higher education, tailored for universities and colleges. It offers inclusivity and flexibility for modern learner lifestyles.

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"If your institution is in need of excellent customer service on a students’ watch, then [Blackboard] is a resource that makes sense for you." - Jeff Fanter

Blackboard by Anthology Customer Insights, Testimonials and Case Studies

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Why is Blackboard by Anthology the best choice for Onboarding?

How does Blackboard by Anthology facilitate Communication Management?

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What is Blackboard by Anthology?

Blackboard Learn is a simpler, more powerful teaching and learning experience that goes beyond the traditional learning management system (LMS). It helps to scale best practices and improve internal communication.

Blackboard Learn supports learners and instructors to stay organized, easily take action, and engage with content and each other. It helps all learners regardless of age, ability, or situation succeed.

Some of its features include its mobility anytime, any device, supports critical workflows such as grading and collaboration, actionable insights, openness to integrate, extend and get data, and more.

What is Blackboard by Anthology used for?

Blackboard by Anthology is a Learning Management System Software mainly used by its customers to Scale Best Practices and Improve Internal Communications by Collaboration, Onboarding and Communication Management .

What are the top features of Blackboard by Anthology?

Alerts: popups & Notifications, Personalization and Dashboard are some of the top features of Blackboard by Anthology.

Who uses Blackboard by Anthology?

Blackboard by Anthology is used by Education, Information Technology And Services and Internet among other industries.

What are Blackboard by Anthology alternatives?

Looop By 360Learning, Zapnito, Kahoot! and Skilljar are popular alternatives for Blackboard by Anthology.

Where is Blackboard by Anthology located?

Blackboard by Anthology is headquartered at 8330 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, Missouri 64114, US.

11 buyers and buying teams have used Cuspera to assess how well Blackboard by Anthology solved their Learning Management System needs. Cuspera uses 3007 insights from these buyers along with peer reviews, customer case studies, testimonials, expert blogs and vendor provided installation data to help you assess the fit for your specific Learning Management System needs.

CUSTOMERS TESTIMONIALS
Blackboard by Anthology testimonial

Jeff Fanter

SVP Student Experience, Communications & Marketing

Ivy Tech Community College

If your institution is in need of excellent customer service on a students’ watch, then [Blackboard] is a resource that makes sense for you. Testimonial By Jeff Fanter
CUSTOMERS TESTIMONIALS
Blackboard by Anthology testimonial

Jeff Fanter

SVP Student Experience, Communications & Marketing

Ivy Tech Community College

If your institution is in need of excellent customer service on a students’ watch, then [Blackboard] is a resource that makes sense for you. Testimonial By Jeff Fanter

Tulsa Tech - Education - Large

Anthology Services helped Tulsa Tech train instructors on Blackboard LMS for 10 years. Many Tulsa Tech teachers come from industry and lack formal teaching backgrounds. Anthology provided in-person, ...consistent training, supporting onboarding and best practices. This partnership improved instructor confidence and helped Tulsa Tech adopt new Blackboard features. Ongoing professional development led to better student outcomes and smoother technology transitions.

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Southern Cross University - Education

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.

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Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) - Education

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.

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University of Pretoria - Education

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.

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Edge Hill University - Higher Education

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.

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University of Staffordshire - Education

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.

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Anthology, Inc. News

Company
 

Franklin Credit Management Corporation - Anthology Announces ...

Anthology announced the confirmation of its Chapter 11 Plan by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, enabling it to emerge as a more focused, financially stable entity. The company will rebrand its core Teaching & Learning business as Blackboard and has completed the sale of its Enterprise Operations to Ellucian, with further divestitures to Encoura expected soon.

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Ellucian Named Successful Bidder to Acquire Anthology's SIS and ERP

Ellucian has been named the successful bidder to acquire Anthology's Student Information Systems (SIS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) business as part of Anthology's Chapter 11 bankruptcy process. This acquisition aims to enhance Ellucian's impact in higher education by providing stability and innovation to Anthology's customers, pending final bankruptcy court approval.

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Anthology Unveils Next-Generation AI and Immersive Learning Innovations in Blackboard, Maintains Position as the Fastest-Evolving LMS for the Fourth Year - FinancialContent

Anthology has introduced significant AI and immersive learning enhancements to its Blackboard LMS, maintaining its status as the fastest-evolving learning management system. The updates include the Anthology Virtual Assistant (AVA) for efficient teaching, AI Badge Creator for student motivation, and immersive video tools for enhanced engagement. These innovations aim to streamline educational processes and support student success.

Awards
 

UTA??s tech innovation wins student experience award

Anthology awarded the University of Texas at Arlington the 2025 Catalyst Award for Student Experience, recognizing UTA's MavEngage platform. This award highlights UTA's innovative use of Anthology's technology to enhance student engagement and success. The MavEngage platform connects students with organizations, events, and opportunities, setting a new standard in student engagement.

Anthology, Inc. Profile

Company Name

Anthology, Inc.

Company Website

//anthology.com

HQ Location

8330 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, Missouri 64114, US

Employees

51-100

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