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MSU Expands Student Support With Mantra Health
Minnesota State has expanded its student well-being services this semester with two major initiatives: the telehealth mental health platform Mantra Health and a newly created Parent Navigator position supporting pregnant and parenting students. According to Acting Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Brian Jones, both efforts come from Minnesota State system-wide directives aimed at improving access to mental health care and basic needs support for st
Dec 4, 20253 min read


Censia Ranked Number 144 Fastest-Growing Company in North America on the 2025 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™
Attributes 560% Revenue Growth to Fast Time to Value, Rapid Customer Adoption, and Growing Trust in AI-Powered Insights Censia, an AI-powered talent intelligence company, announced it ranked 144 on the 2025 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 ™ , a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America, now in its 31st year. Censia grew 560% during this period. Censia’s chief executive officer, Jo
Nov 19, 20252 min read


How Nexford University Makes Paying for Education Simple with Flutterwave
About Nexford University Nexford University is redefining higher education for a modern world. Founded in 2019, Nexford is a next-generation online university built to deliver affordable, flexible, and globally relevant learning. The programs are designed in collaboration with leading employers to help learners gain real-world skills that translate into career advancement, without the burden of traditional tuition or outdated degree models. The Challenge As Nexford set out t
Nov 15, 20253 min read


Mantra Health Renews Partnership with the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area
The Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area names Mantra Health as its “Preferred Partner for Mental Health and Wellness Support.” Washington, D.C. – November 5, 2025 – Mantra Health has officially renewed its partnership with the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area, which names Mantra the “Preferred Partner for Mental Health and Wellness Support.” The partnership has met growing demand with accessible, affordable mental healt
Nov 5, 20253 min read


Nairobi City Thunder Renew Partnership with Nexford
NAIROBI — Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) men's Premier League champions Nairobi City Thunder have received a timely boost ahead of their second appearance at the Basketball Africa League (BAL). The national champions have renewed their partnership with American-based Nexford University that will see its players benefit from scholarship opportunities. The club's head of partnerships, Marcel Awori, says the partnership goes a long way in fulfilling their mission of enhancing
Oct 30, 20251 min read


Mantra Health Welcomes Student Affairs Leadership Council Member and Talks Student Wellness with Les Cook, EdD
Mantra Health welcomes Les Cook, EdD, Chancellor Emeritus at Montana Technological University, to Student Affairs Leadership Council. Mantra Health is proud to announce Les Cook, EdD, as the newest new member of our Student Affairs Leadership Council , a strategic advisory group dedicated to advancing Mantra Health’s mission of providing high-quality mental health services to college students nationwide. With nearly four decades of experience in student affairs and higher edu
Oct 20, 20253 min read


Nexford University Introduces Reimagined Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Built for Today’s Career Challenges
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Making business education more affordable, flexible, and career-focused worldwide Nexford University , a next-generation accredited online university designed for modern learners, announces the launch of its newly reimagined Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program. Inspired by learner and employer feedback and built for the world of work, the new BBA program offers multiple enhancements that dee
Oct 12, 20252 min read


Coastline College Goes Live with Regent Award for Competency-Based Education (CBE)
Regent Award delivers the financial aid capabilities needed to support Coastline’s direct assessment, subscription-model competency-based...
Oct 6, 20253 min read


Payscale Acquires AI-Powered Recruiting Platform Datapeople, Creating Alignment Between Talent Acquisition and Compensation
The acquisition creates a new Payscale solution for TA and recruitment, enabling pay transparency compliance and more comprehensive...
Sep 15, 20253 min read


Censia's Talent Landscape, Benchmarking & Strategy Agent part of New AI Agent initiative from Workday Ventures Partners
Introducing New AI Agents from Workday Ventures Partners Today, more than 15 Workday Ventures partners are introducing new AI agents—now...
Sep 15, 20252 min read


Regent Education Tapped to Provide Automated “Education Award Suite” to Tech School MyComputerCareer
Fully integrated with Salesforce, Regent Award Suite automates financial aid and fund management to drive smarter borrowing decisions ...
Sep 14, 20252 min read


BetterLesson Partners with EL Education to Expand Access to High-Quality Curriculum Implementation Support
BetterLesson is proud to partner with EL Education in its Certification Program Pilot to support districts in delivering high-quality,...
Sep 9, 20253 min read
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Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 12/19
In today's ever-changing world of education and workforce development, technology is increasingly shaping the opportunities available to students, schools, and employers. From online talent marketplaces and cutting-edge edtech tools to personalized support systems and updated regulations, these changes reflect a shared effort to make education more transparent, results-focused, and centered around the learner.
Dec 19, 20254 min read


Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 12/12
In today's rapidly evolving workforce Industry, traditional pathways into employment are facing unprecedented challenges, from eroding entry-level opportunities to shifting perceptions of higher education's value. As AI continues to transform skill requirements and job roles, innovative approaches (such as portfolio-based work-based learning, skills-first strategies, and streamlined educational systems) are emerging as vital solutions to bridge gaps and foster economic mobili
Dec 12, 20254 min read


Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 12/05
In this week's News Roundup, the articles featured highlight how the traditional pathways from education to career are facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities. From the widening gap between high school graduation and workforce readiness to the diminishing returns of a college degree, stakeholders across the education and employment sectors are rethinking how we prepare young people for success.
Dec 5, 20254 min read

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