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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 192 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 184 min read


CCA & Noodle Win Big In The Annual Education Digital Marketing Awards
Time to celebrate 🎉 We’re excited to share that CCA and its parent company Noodle collectively brought home 24 national awards in this year’s Education Digital Marketing Awards, which recognize the best work in digital higher ed marketing and communications! A panel of education marketers, creative directors, and industry pros reviewed more than 1,000 entries across multiple categories. Our winning work covered it all—social campaigns, microsites, digital media campaigns, vi
Nov 121 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 53 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 301 min read


Knack raises Series B from New Markets Venture Partners, appoints industry leader Megan Dusenbery as CEO
Funding supports continued scale of higher education partnerships for student-led peer learning; education leader Megan Dusenbery appointed CEO; founder Samyr Qureshi becomes Executive Chairman. MIAMI, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Knack , the leading student success technology platform that enables higher education institutions to power and scale peer learning programs, today announced the appointment of Megan Dusenbery as Chief Executive Officer. Founding CEO Samyr Qureshi
Oct 203 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 203 min read


Orijin Debuts Critically Acclaimed Film Sing Sing on Its Managed Learning Platform, Reaching 63,000+ Incarcerated Individuals in 19 States
New York, NY— October 20, 2025 — Orijin, the leading education and workforce development platform for correctional facilities, is proud to announce that the feature film Sing Sing is now available on Orijin tablets in facilities across 19 U.S. states. This powerful true story of transformation, hope, and rehabilitation through the arts is now accessible to more than 63,000 incarcerated learners nationwide. Sing Sing, an A24 release, is inspired by the extraordinary life of Jo
Oct 192 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 122 min read


K2 Integrity Names Aaron Karczmer Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Karczmer to also chair firm’s Executive Committee; joins Board of Directors Co-Founder Jules B. Kroll named Chairman of the Board;...
Oct 74 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 63 min read


DeKalb County Acceleration Academies Celebrates New Tucker Campus with Ribbon Cutting
TUCKER, Georgia – On September 22, 2025, DeKalb County Acceleration Academies (DAA), in partnership with DeKalb County School District,...
Sep 242 min read
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Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 11/14
In this week's News Roundup, we've found stories about leveraging innovative strategies, technology, and targeted interventions to address pressing educational and workforce challenges. From the resurgence of community colleges and non-degree credentials to the ethical integration of AI in classrooms and efforts to combat learning loss, a shared focus emerges on expanding access, improving quality, and preparing diverse student populations for the evolving economy.
Nov 144 min read


Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 11/7
The articles featured in this week's News Roundup shine a light on a common thread: technology and smarter workforce linkages are reshaping education for today’s job market. From data-driven career coaching and expanded apprenticeships to virtual career fairs and AI-enabled learning, edtech and workforce development firms have opportunities to widen access, align curricula with in-demand skills, and support responsible, humane use of AI in student success and mental health.
Nov 74 min read


Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 10/31
Education and workforce development continues to evolve, with recent research highlighting both exciting opportunities and pressing challenges. From the transformative potential of augmented reality in classrooms to the declining aspirations for higher education among high schoolers, and the persistent issues surrounding quality employment and mental health, these developments underscore the need for innovative solutions.
Oct 314 min read

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