Ellucian Recognized in Washington Business Journal's Corporate Diversity Index

Reston-based ed tech company earns top 25 ranking for employee and leadership diversity

RESTON, VA — Ellucian, the leading higher education technology solutions provider, today announced that the company has ranked #23 in Washington Business Journal's 2024 Corporate Diversity Index among large companies in the greater Washington D.C. area.

"We are incredibly proud of our DEI work," said Camilla Collins, Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Ellucian. "This recognition by the Washington Business Journal's 2024 Corporate Diversity Index reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued. We believe diverse perspectives drive innovation and enable us to better serve the higher education community."

Washington Business Journal's annual list ranks companies with at least 1,000 total employees by the percentage of employees that are Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC). As of Q1 2024, 29% of Ellucian’s U.S.-based employee population self-identified as BIPOC, 19% of C-suite leadership and 11.11% of board members.

Ellucian remains committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization. Celebrating its placement in the Washington Business Journal's Corporate Diversity Index, Ellucian reaffirms its dedication to fostering an environment where every voice is valued, respected and supported. Embracing diversity strengthens the capacity to drive positive impact across the industry.

To view the full list, visit: https://bizj.us/1qkvbv

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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