Ready Education Celebrates 2025 Student Success Hero Award Winners

BURLINGTON, Mass., July 15, 2025 — Last week at Ready Inspire 2025, our first in-person user conference, we announced the recipients of the 2025 Student Success Hero Awards. This annual program celebrates higher education institutions leading the way in student engagement, community building, and inclusion. 

The awards highlight the outstanding efforts of institutions that go above and beyond to support students, from enrollment to graduation. With creativity, connection, and a strategic approach to technology, these institutions are setting new standards in student success. This year’s recipients were announced at Ready Inspire, Ready Education’s in-person user conference focused on student engagement and success, bringing together clients from around the world to share best practices and celebrate success.

“We’re honored to recognize and celebrate our clients who are using technology to deepen engagement, build community, and strengthen student belonging,” said Jim Brigadier, CEO of Ready Education. “The work these institutions are doing is a testament to the transformative power of higher education, and we are proud to be part of that journey.”

2025 Student Success Hero Award Winners

This year’s award recipients were recognized across three categories: Supporting Student Engagement and Success, Nurturing a Diverse Inclusive Environment, Building Stronger Community and Belonging, and Leading the Way. Each institution demonstrates the power of student-centered innovation paired with strategic use of the CampusGroups platform.

🏆 Supporting Student Engagement and Success

University of Arkansas
The University of Arkansas has redefined engagement with HogSync, its student engagement platform. From streamlined ticketing to data-informed programming, the platform has transformed how students connect with events, organizations, and one another, making involvement an essential part of campus life.

Germanna Community College
Germanna’s dynamic use of The Grizz has fueled a surge in student activity. With nearly 18,000 active users and over 1,300 events hosted, the team’s hands-on promotion and outreach have made the platform the go-to-place for campus student connection and involvement, in the first-year of launching the CampusGroups platform. To see how Germanna built a vibrant and connected community with CampusGroups read the full success story. 

🏆 Nurturing Community, Inclusion, and Belonging

Denison University
Denison University’s Belonging & Inclusion Certificate programs, developed for students and faculty/staff, use CampusGroups to offer asynchronous modules, in-person workshops, and reflection activities that support a deeply inclusive campus culture. To date, 52 faculty and 82 students have completed the certificate, with hundreds  more actively engaging in various components of the program. The platform makes it easy to track progress, show next steps, and highlight the various training offerings available.

🏆 Leading the Way in Campus-Wide Transformation

The American University in Cairo (AUC)
AUC-Connect, their name for their CampusGroups platform, has become the digital backbone of student life at AUC. With over 46,000 community members, including 8,500 active users and over 140 groups, the platform unifies the entire student journey—from recruitment to alumni engagement—into one seamless, integrated experience, increasing engagement and student success.

Carnegie Mellon University
The TartanConnect platform, the name of the CampusGroups platform, has augmented student engagement through automation, financial transparency, and student-led innovation. With strong integrations, bold branding, and 25,000+ users, TartanConnect has become a cornerstone of campus operations and a model for student-centered digital transformation, allowing Carnegie Mellon University to expand student engagement and connection across the institution.

Looking Ahead
The annual Student Success Hero Awards shine a spotlight on institutions driving change and championing student success around the world. Institutions interested in participating in next year’s awards can learn more here.

Ready Education is proud to celebrate this year’s recipients, and recognize all of our clients for their ongoing commitment to student well-being, engagement, and belonging.

About Ready Education
Trusted by over 700 institutions in more than 25 countries, Ready Education offers the leading campus experience platform dedicated to building communities and supporting student success. Our unified solution combines academic and campus life, enabling institutions to focus on growing engagement, fostering belonging and community, streamlining communications, and automating key processes for students, staff, and community partners. For more information, please visit  readyeducation.com.

Media Contact
Susan Scholes, Chief Marketing Officer, marketing@readyeducation.com