Ellucian, the leading higher education technology solutions provider, announces its Quantum sponsorship of theĀ 2025 HBCU AI Conference and Training Summit, taking place April 1-3 atĀ Huston-Tillotson UniversityĀ in Austin, Texas. As a committed partner to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and the leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for higher education, Ellucian is set to play a key role in fostering dialogue, innovation, and collaboration on AI-driven solutions that enhance student success.
Additionally, Ellucian and Huston-Tillotson will collaborate on a first-of-its-kind report on HBCUs and AI. This will build on Ellucian’s survey on AI in higher education and specifically showcase the voice and experience of faculty, staff and students at HBCUs. The findings of this survey, and perspectives from the conference, will be presented in a report to be published later this year.
“HBCUs are not only innovators in higher education, but they are also emerging as pivotal voices in the engagement and adoption of AIāleveraging this transformative technology to elevate student outcomes in thoughtful, innovative ways,” said Laura Ipsen, President and CEO, Ellucian. “As the technology partner of choice for 75% of HBCUs, we’re proud to support their leadership in this AI revolution, empowering them to shape the future of education with cutting-edge tools and insights.”
A highlight of Ellucian’s presence at the conference will be the showcase of its AI-powered solutions focused on student success. This includes Ellucian Journey, an AI-driven platform that connects institutions’ curricula to workforce needs by automatically mapping the skills they teach to the skills employers seek. Ellucian is proud to have Texas Southern University, a leading HBCU, as one of Journey’s beta customers.
“At Huston-Tillotson University, we recognize that the future of AI must be built on inclusion, equity, and shared knowledge,” said Dr. Melva K. Wallace, President, Huston-Tillotson University. “The HBCU AI Conference and Training Summit is an opportunity for institutions, organizations, and thought leaders to collaborate, innovate, and shape the role HBCUs play in this rapidly evolving field. We invite you to join us in this critical conversation and be a part of history in the making.”