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May 13, 2026

Congratulations to Our Exemplary Course Program Winners

Congratulations to Our Exemplary Course Program Winners
# Exemplary Course Program

Recognizing the outstanding educators and course teams honored through the 2026 Exemplary Course Program.

Claire Gardener
Claire Gardener
Congratulations to Our Exemplary Course Program Winners
Congratulations to Our Exemplary Course Program Winners
We are proud to recognize this year’s recipients of the Blackboard Exemplary Course Program (ECP) awards. These educators and course teams have demonstrated outstanding commitment to creating engaging, innovative, and student-centered learning experiences
Name
Course
Institution
Liam Taylor Edward Wilson-Stephens
GEOG2022 - Natural Hazards; Human Disasters

University of Leeds
Mindy Bell

First Year Experience: Achieving Academic Success

West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Kristiaan Mesens
63LSO2142 Informatica 3 (2025-26 - EBLSO)
PXL University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Dr. Amanda Anderson
English 102: Writing II
West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Sandra Elena Lizana Terra
GLCS 270: Spanish in the US
Linfield University
Kelley Senkowski
BbExemplaryCourse.SENKOWKE
Grand Valley State University
David Meechan
EYS 3145- Research and Inquiry
University of Northampton
Amy Garcia
ASL 111- American Sign Language 1
County College of Morris
Dr. Eman Elbealy
Histology
King Khalid University
Sandra Mohr
Prompt Engineering for Business
Angelo State University
Emma Dibb, Dr Andrea Hollomotz, Professor Hannah Morgan
Doing Disability Research
University of Leeds
Christopher R. Gareis, Ed.D.
Inquiry III: Program Evaluation
William & Mary
Jason Kane Steve Donovan Ginny McDonald
SCM 200: Supply Chain Logistics and Distribution
Schoolcraft College
Dr. Erin Bell
English 2350: The Study of Fiction
University of Detroit Mercy
William Kenyon
UISC 105 Video Games & Cultural Dynamics
University of Hartford
Kristen Redding M.S.
Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness
San Jacinto College
Rebecca Barnes
BMAL211: Business Communication in a Digital World
Bellevue University
Hal Hinderliter
ETRA 502 Technology & Assessment
Northern Illinois University
Kiki Heintz
Speech Communication
UAPTC
Carey Allen
PSY1011 Positive Psychology
University of Northampton
Sisi Funk Josh Simpson Emily Ritter
English 102: Composition II
Sullivan University
Paul S. Szwed
Project Management Fundamentals
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Dr. Bevin Rainwater
Technology & Society
University of Hartford
Michaela Hudson
Architectural Technology 3
Northwood Technical College
Sarah Jenyk
ECON 1505: Personal Financial Literacy
Youngstown State University
Erica Marie Elisabeth Weise
Emerging Media Design
West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Mary Beth Scumaci
Trocaire Blackboard Student Training Course
Trocaire College
Scott B. Thesen
COMM-3411: Layout, Design and Production
Governors State University
Dr. Gayle Walter
PH:440 Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Allen College
Raphaëlle H'limi-Chauvin Antoine Salliot Léna Loza

Parcours Sciconum Intervenants
Galileo Global Education
Dr. Angie Fedon
EDUC 506 - Integrating Technology
Concordia University, Nebraska
Wendy Fosterwelsh
Arts and Sciences
Ashland Community and Technical College
Zachary Watt Joshua Higgins Jane Austin Erin Lawson Paula Wilson
VTP341 Bushfire Fire Fighter 1
Charles Darwin University
University of the Visayas - Center for Innovative Education
Science, Technology, and Society
University of the Visayas
Robyn McKenzie Thomas Adam Cochran
BIO 1301, Non-Majors Biology
Columbia Southern University
Dr Rob Miles
ECE 3503 Assessment in Early Childhood
Higher Colleges of Technology
Mapúa University Nicholas Drury
Introduction to Ethics and Governance in AI
Mapúa University
Dr Muhammad Hijazy
Academic and Digital Skills for Professionals (UK Level 7 module)
University of Northampton
Kirsty Kiezebrink Emily Cleland Sam Bennett Nara Tagiyeva Susan Elphinstone
Fundamentals of Research Design
University of Aberdeen
Jacie L. Green
Introduction to Aging Studies
Wichita State University
John Cooley
Principles of Biology II
The University of Connecticut
Beth Little
ART 106 Basic Computer Graphics
Concord University
Kelly Paul
Writing II
West Kentucky Community & Technical College
Kasumi Yamazaki
Introduction to Japanese Culture
The University of Toledo
Cerynn Desjarlais Dr. Elizabeth Becker
COUN 529: Dynamics of Addictions
University of North Dakota
GIBS Digital Education Dr Frank Magwegwe
Danhesree Moodley
Liezl Wagenaar
Samantha Gladysek
Estelle Drysdale
Corporate Finance Techniques (PDBA PT Online)
Gordon Institute of Business Science
Dr. Chris Gilbert Dr. Bala Mulloth
Sustainability Strategy and Leadership
Catawba College
Matthew King Lyndsey McMahan
MP783 Z1 Planning and Program Development (Spring 2026)
Boston University Virtual
Dr. Chris Gilbert Dr. Noshua Watson
Sustainability Finance and Risk Management
Catawba College
Caroline Fleeting Sarah Falcus
Change and Innovation in Academic Practice
University of Cumbria

Alyssa Ryan
ENG315: Advanced Composition: Evidence-Based Writing
The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Crystal Butler, MLIS, MS, MA Paton Beck, PhD
Higher Education in the United States
The University of Alabama

Robin Ogdol
ECE 2403 - Teaching Mathematics in Early Childhood
Higher Colleges of Technology

Dra. Juana Cecilia Trujillo Reyes
P26-LAD3072-ECP Liderazgo en las Organizaciones
Universidad de las Américas Puebla
Mtra. Rosa Verónica Kuri Rodríguez
P26-CON2022-ECP ADMINISTRACIÓN FINANCIERA
Universidad de las Américas Puebla
Mtro. Rigoberto Andrés Farias González
P26-LAD2012-ECP CULTURA EMPRENDEDORA
Universidad de las Américas Puebla
Jonas Zeller (Team Instructional Design & Blended Learning) Prof. Dr. Stefan Schulte-Holthaus
Musikproduktion [Music Production]
Macromedia University of Applied Sciences

Maja Stock (Team Instructional Design & Blended Learning) Prof. Dr. Stefan Kemp
Leadership and Ethics [Führung und Ethik]
Macromedia University of Applied Sciences

Dr. Elahe Nezami
Dr. Arsham Alamian
Dr. Merranda McLaughlin
Ramesh Muthukumarana
Zeyu Liu
Medical Biostatistics I
University of Miami

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