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Ellucian Named Fast Company 2023 Best Workplace for Innovators

July 11, 2023

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Ellucian recognized as a best workplace for innovators

RESTON, VA – Ellucian, the leading higher education technology solutions provider, is recognized as a Fast Company 2023 Best Workplace for Innovators. The awards program honors organizations and businesses that have created an environment where employees can thrive and innovate. This year, Ellucian was among the top companies selected from a pool of thousands of employers. Recognized for its exceptional efforts in fostering a culture of innovation, Ellucian enables employees to develop groundbreaking solutions that transform the higher education landscape.

"Innovation is at our core, and our relentless focus on building an inclusive and collaborative environment enables our skilled team to cultivate critical, transformative advancements for higher education," said Laura Ipsen, President and CEO, Ellucian. "We are honored to receive this recognition from Fast Company, as it underscores our entire team's dedication to our mission of helping institutions meet the evolving needs of their students today and into the future."

Gregory Giangrande, Chief People and Communications Officer, Ellucian added: "Our community is our super power and we strive to foster an environment that inspires ingenuity, creativity and innovation."

Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators list celebrates organizations that have established cultures that foster innovation. The list recognizes companies across all industries who demonstrate excellence in areas such as team dynamics, organizational design, customer focus, leadership development, and more.

To see all of Ellucian's current job openings, visit: https://careers.ellucian.com/careers-home.

About Ellucian

Ellucian powers innovation for higher education, partnering with more than 2,900 customers across 50 countries, serving 20 million students. Ellucian's AI-powered platform, trained on the richest dataset available in higher education, drives efficiency, personalized experiences, and strengthened engagement for students, faculty and staff. Fueled by decades of experience with a singular focus on the unique needs of learning institutions, the Ellucian platform features best-in-class SaaS capabilities and delivers insights needed now and into the future. These solutions and services span the entire student lifecycle, including data-rich tools for student recruitment, enrollment, and retention to workforce analytics, fundraising, and alumni engagement. Ellucian's innovative solutions, vast ecosystem of partners and user community of more than 45,000 provides best practices leading to greater institutional success and achieving better student outcomes.

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