In this episode, we explore the strategic evolution of Anthology as it successfully rebranded back to Blackboard in early 2026. We discuss how a Chapter 11 reorganization in late 2025 allowed the company to resolve its debt by selling non-core business units to partners like Ellucian and Encoura.

We examine how the company has emerged stronger, debt-free, and with a sharpened, exclusive focus on its core learning management system. This rebirth is highlighted by the exciting return of co-founder Dr. Matthew Pittinsky as visionary leader. We dive into the "new" Blackboard's renewed priorities—advancing artificial intelligence, accelerating cloud-native transitions, and improving user support. Finally, we look ahead at the critical roadmap for migrating legacy clients to these modern platforms before a December 2026 milestone.

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