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PebblePad Announces Strategic Partnership with UERU to Advance Undergraduate Education Across U.S. Research Universities

Friday 25th July 2025

July 25, 2025 — Telford, UK — Fort Collins, USA — PebblePad, the ePortfolio for Higher Education, is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with the Association for Undergraduate Education at Research Universities (UERU), a U.S. based coalition of senior academic leaders, including provosts, committed to transforming undergraduate education.

This agreement marks a significant milestone in PebblePad’s North American engagement strategy. As an Equity & Excellence Champion Partner, PebblePad will collaborate closely with UERU’s leadership communities, including the Undergraduate Vice Provost (UVP) network, to support innovation in teaching, learning, and student success.

“UERU is honored as well as delighted to partner with PebblePad, a collaborator with renowned research universities worldwide, including major UERU member institutions,” said Dr. Steven Dandaneau, Associate Provost at Colorado State University and Executive Director of UERU.

“We’re thrilled to partner with UERU and contribute to their mission of fostering equity and excellence in undergraduate education,” said Shane Sutherland, PebblePad’s Founder and CAO. “This partnership opens the door to meaningful collaboration with senior academic leaders and aligns perfectly with our commitment to supporting high-impact educational practices.”

As part of the agreement, PebblePad will participate in several high-profile UERU events, including:

  • The Lamborn-Hughes Institute (August 2025, Colorado) – PebblePad will host a planning session with its U.S. team and participate in networking activities with delegates and facilitators.
  • UVP Leadership Training and Campus Meetings – Including sessions in Texas (October 2025), Ohio (June 2026), and future engagements in Miami and Minnesota.
  • UERU Annual National Conference (January 2026, Washington, DC) – PebblePad will engage with institutional leaders through panels, exhibits, and thought leadership opportunities.

In addition, PebblePad will contribute to UERU’s Centers for Teaching & Learning Leaders Community (CTLLC) through a Fall 2025 webinar and ongoing participation in monthly Town Halls and strategic forums. “This partnership is not just about visibility—it’s about impact,” said Justin Riley, PebblePad’s CEO. “We’re excited to share our story, learn from U.S. higher education leaders, and co-create solutions that support student success at scale.”

About PebblePad

PebblePad, the ePortfolio for Higher Education, is dedicated to helping educators deliver student-centred learning and nurturing future-ready graduates. PebblePad transforms how learning is designed, experienced and assessed. Trusted by over 130 diverse institutions globally, PebblePad supports a wide range of educational needs—from large-scale General Education at Ohio State University in the US to professional practice at the Royal College of Physicians in the UK and bolstering employability at RMIT in Australia.

For more information about UERU, visit UERU Partners & Funders.

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