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Mantra Health Appoints New Executive Leadership, Ensuring Success of New Persistence Intelligence Platform Beacon
Following the recent launch of Beacon, the first persistence intelligence platform for higher education, Mantra Health today announced the expansion of leadership with the hiring of Zahra Safavian, Phil Tallman, and Jessica E. Bright.
Feb 245 min read
Orijin Acquires Honest Jobs to Create the First End-to-End Education-to-Employment Pathway for Justice-Involved Individuals in the U.S.
Orijin, a national leader in correctional education and workforce development technology, today announced the acquisition of Honest Jobs, a national fair-chance employment platform connecting formerly incarcerated individuals with job opportunities and reentry resources.
Feb 244 min read
Instructure and Orijin Partner to Expand Secure, Scalable Education Across United States Correctional Systems
Instructure, the leading learning ecosystem and maker of Canvas LMS, powered by AWS, announced a partnership with Orijin, a leading education and workforce development platform for correctional systems, to expand secure, scalable education across correctional facilities nationwide. Orijin chose to partner with Instructure for its ability to scale alongside Orijin and address the increasing complexity of delivering secure, high-quality education for correctional facilities.
Feb 53 min read
Noodle Achieves SOC 2 Compliance to Protect University and Learner Data
Noodle today announced that it has achieved SOC 2 Type I compliance, reinforcing the company’s commitment to protecting the data of its university partners and learners. The independent, third-party assessment provides validation that Noodle’s security controls are appropriately designed to meet applicable SOC 2 criteria at a point in time.
Jan 281 min read
San Francisco Bay University and Nexford University Launch Global Partnership to Expand Access, Innovation, and International Learning Pathways
Fremont, Calif. — January 7, 2026 — San Francisco Bay University (SFBU) has announced a new strategic global partnership with Nexford University (NXU), designed to expand affordable academic access, strengthen faculty innovation, and accelerate cross-border learning through digital-first education models. This partnership advances SFBU’s mission to provide inclusive, innovative, and globally connected higher education opportunities. The multi-year agreement connects two missi
Jan 162 min read
Mantra Health Launches Beacon, the Persistence Intelligence Platform for Higher Education
New York, New York – January 13, 2025 – Mantra Health, the digital mental health provider built exclusively to support student well-being and success across higher education, today announced the launch of Beacon, the first early alert and intelligence platform designed to improve student mental health, well-being, persistence, and success, which ultimately contributes to institutional retention efforts. The Jed Foundation (JED)*, a leading nonprofit that protects emotional he
Jan 134 min read
Mantra Health Expands Leadership Team to Support Organizational Growth and Clinical Excellence Across Psychiatry and Care Delivery
Mantra Health, the leading digital mental health provider exclusively serving higher education institutions, has expanded its leadership team throughout 2025 in preparation for new, exciting innovations and broadened reach in 2026. Now supporting more than 150 college and university campuses and serving over 1.3 million students nationwide, Mantra Health is continuing to invest in clinical excellence, care model innovation, and effective scaling, aiding in our ongoing mission
Jan 74 min read
Mantra Health CEO and Co-Founder, Matt Kennedy named to Slice of Healthcare's "50 Under 50" list
CEO and Co-founder Matt Kennedy has been named to Slice of Healthcare’s “50 Under 50” list, which recognizes 50 dynamic and influential leaders who are shaping the future of healthcare. Matt is a visionary leader committed to innovation and has an unwavering passion for improving student mental health across higher education. Under his guidance, Mantra has reached over 150 campuses and is now actively serving more than 1.3 million students. Read the original story in full her
Dec 16, 20251 min read
Monroe County Sheriff's Office Partners with Tech Educator Orijin for Inmate Workforce Development Program in Tennessee
In a recent social media announcement, Monroe County Sheriff's Office shared its inclusion in a workforce development initiative with tech education provider Orijin, supported by the State of Tennessee. Sheriff Tommy Jones made the revelation, stating that the Monroe County Sheriff's Office Detention Facility will serve as the site for this pilot initiative, set to kick off on January 1, 2026, according to a post on their Facebook page. The program will introduce inmates to t
Dec 10, 20252 min read
Gwinnett County students to graduate after given second chance with non-traditional, free program, Acceleration Academies
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Traditional high school wasn’t all that smooth for Cobi Dawson. He discovered the Gwinnett County Acceleration Academies program. “Traditional school wasn’t really for me,” Dawson said. “Like people, everybody wants to be alike. They act like people they’re not; they hang around other people they do the wrong things.” The program caters to students who felt traditional high school wasn’t working out. It’s primarily an online program, that a
Dec 10, 20252 min read
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
FamilyWell Health Announces $8M Series A Funding to Accelerate Nationwide Expansion of Integrated Women’s Mental Health Care
Building on its success in maternal mental health, funding will accelerate FamilyWell’s growth into menopause care, advance its AI-enabled digital platform, and scale the FamilyWell Academy provider training programs BOSTON, Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FamilyWell Health , the leading integrated women’s mental health company, today announced the closing of $8 million in Series A financing led by New Markets Venture Partners, with participation from existing and new inves
Nov 18, 20254 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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