THE Journal Announces 2025 Product of the Year Winners

Eight companies were selected as winners for their product achievements.

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THE Journal has announced the winners of its 2025 Product of the Year Awards. Since 2020, these awards have recognized outstanding product development achievements of manufacturers and suppliers whose products or services are considered to be particularly noteworthy in the transformation of education technology.

This year, eight companies were recognized across multiple categories for their impact in higher education. A full list of winners is available here.

“2025’s Product Award winners exemplify innovation and excellence in education technology,” said Rhea Kelly, editor-in-chief of Campus Technology and THE Journal. “We’re proud to honor the solutions that are transforming teaching, learning and administration and making a lasting impact across the education community.”

Information about the 2026 THE Journal Product of the Year Awards will be available at THEJournal.com in late 2026.

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