Interesting Facts About Blackboard

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Blackboard is a web-based application that enables educators to create and deliver course materials, assess student progress, and manage communication. Here are 10 interesting facts about Blackboard.

Was founded in 1997 by Michael Chasen and Matt Pittinsky.
Blackboard is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
Blackboard serves over 30 million students and educators worldwide.
Blackboard offers a suite of products and services for K-12, higher education, and corporate clients.
Blackboard Learn is used by over 8,000 colleges and universities worldwide.
Blackboard Learn is available in over 40 languages.
Blackboard was originally known as WebCT.
Blackboard acquired ANGEL Learning in 2009.
Blackboard has been used by some of the world's biggest universities, including Harvard, Yale, and Stanford.
Was named one of the "Top 100 Companies to Watch" by Red Herring in 2010.
Blackboard has been awarded numerous industry awards, including the "Best of ECT" award from Education Technology Insights.
Blackboard was named one of the "100 Best Places to Work in IT" by Computerworld magazine in 2010.
In 2011, Blackboard was ranked #38 on Forbes magazine's list of America's most innovative companies.
In 2012, Blackboard was ranked #25 on Fast Company's list of the "World's Most Innovative Companies."
In 2012, Blackboard acquired Magna Publications, a leading provider of professional development resources for educators.
In 2013, Blackboard acquired MyEdu, a student success and degree planning platform.
Blackboard is a publicly traded company on the Nasdaq stock exchange (ticker symbol: BBBB).