Ellucian acquires Anthology’s Student Information Services and Enterprise Resource Planning business

Ellucian, a higher education technology provider, has acquired Anthology’s Student Information Services and Enterprise Resource Planning after the edtech company filed for bankruptcy last month.

Anthology filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US in October 2025. The company previously acquired the popular learning management system Blackboard in 2021 but has struggled with debt amid increasing competition.

"With this acquisition, Ellucian will extend our vision – to unlock learning for all – to an even broader community of institutions and learners," Laura Ipsen, President and CEO at Ellucian, comments. 

"This is an exciting opportunity to amplify our impact – combining decades of expertise, innovation, and shared purpose to help every institution meet the evolving needs of students in today's dynamic world."

Ellucian’s purchase is expected to complete before the end of 2025, subject to the final approval of the Bankruptcy Court.

Bruce Dahlgren, Chief Executive Officer at Anthology, previously commented as the company announced its restructure: “Anthology is an innovation powerhouse, designing solutions in partnership with our customers that empower institutions to thrive amid rapid change and rising expectations. 

“Following a strategic review, we saw a clear inflection point and opportunity to realign these three businesses for sustainable growth while unlocking their full potential,” With the strong support of our investors, a recapitalized Teaching & Learning platform is well positioned to invest in new capabilities, drive greater efficiency, and help our customers stay focused on what matters most: delivering exceptional outcomes for students.”