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Ellucian was named a finalist in the 2025 AI Awards across four categories: Best Consideration of Ethics and Governance in AI, AI for Good, Most Advanced AI Environment, and Best Use of AI for Learning.
Ellucian was named a 2025 AI Awards finalist in four categories, reflecting leadership in responsible, trusted AI for higher education. Ellucian's AI-powered platform and integrated SaaS solutions embed transparency and ethical governance while delivering measurable impact for institutions. Across the Ellucian ecosystem, AI supports capabilities such as predictive analytics, automation, intelligent matching, and insights that help improve student outcomes and institutional efficiency.
Ellucian was recognized for its AI-powered platform — trained on the richest higher education dataset — and its integrated SaaS solutions that combine transparency, ethical governance, and measurable impact. Across its ecosystem, Ellucian AI powers capabilities such as predictive analytics to identify at-risk students, automation to streamline administrative workflows, intelligent matching to improve access to scholarships and financial aid, and insights that connect learning to workforce and career opportunities. Together, these tools help institutions enhance efficiency and drive better outcomes for students and staff alike. Mike Wulff, Chief Product and Technology Officer, Ellucian, expressed honor in being recognized among global innovators in AI, emphasizing Ellucian's approach is grounded in responsibility, transparency, and trust, strengthening people and institutions by delivering AI that empowers faculty and staff, enhances efficiency, and accelerates student success.
James Williams, CEO of The Cloud Awards, commended Ellucian and other finalists for demonstrating tangible results backing the hype around AI applications. The A.I. Awards program, operated by The Cloud Awards, acknowledges global leaders and innovators in artificial intelligence and machine learning development.
The Cloud Awards is an international program established in 2011 to acknowledge and celebrate industry leaders, innovators, and organizational transformation in cloud computing. It encompasses five distinct awards programs, each recognizing success across cloud computing, software-as-a-service (SaaS), cloud security, artificial intelligence (AI), and financial technologies (FinTech). Winners are chosen by an international panel of industry experts.
The AI Awards program specifically honors the top solutions utilizing artificial intelligence. It features 21 categories, covering a broad spectrum of sectors, including specific recognitions like 'Best Use of AI in Retail and eCommerce' and 'Best Use of AI in Finance'.
Ellucian is a leading technology solutions provider for higher education, partnering with approximately 3,000 customers in 50 countries and serving over 21 million students. Their AI-powered platform, built on extensive higher education data, enhances efficiency, personalizes experiences, and boosts engagement for students, faculty, and staff. With decades of experience, Ellucian's platform offers best-in-class SaaS capabilities and provides critical insights. Its solutions cover the entire student lifecycle, from recruitment and enrollment to workforce analytics, fundraising, and alumni engagement. Ellucian's innovative offerings, partner ecosystem, and community of over 45,000 users contribute to institutional success and improved student outcomes.
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