{"id":10332,"date":"2025-05-09T10:43:22","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T14:43:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/excellence\/?page_id=10332"},"modified":"2026-08-07T09:20:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T13:20:23","slug":"ultra","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/excellence\/programs-services\/academic-technology\/ultra\/","title":{"rendered":"Campus LX Transformation Initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"intro-text intro-text--shortcode intro-text--lg\">\n<p>The Campus LX Transformation Initiative, launched by BU Virtual and the Institute for Excellence in Teaching &amp; Learning in partnership with academic leaders, faculty, and Information Services &amp; Technology (IS&amp;T), is advancing Boston University&#8217;s digital learning ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>By establishing a shared digital foundation for teaching and learning\u2014including the successful implementation of a modern learning management system\u2014the initiative is creating more consistent, accessible, and engaging learning experiences for students while equipping faculty with innovative tools and support.<\/p>\n<p>Campus LX continues to evolve through ongoing enhancements that strengthen teaching and learning excellence and academic innovation across the university.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><figure class=\"media-frame media-frame--shortcode wp-caption \" style=\"--media-frame-aspect-ratio: var(--ratio-widescreen)\" data-media-frame-align=center>\n<div  class=\"responsive-video-wrapper \">\n<div class=\"responsive-video\">\n\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"kaltura_player\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnapisec.kaltura.com\/p\/2159741\/sp\/215974100\/embedIframeJs\/uiconf_id\/55902172\/partner_id\/2159741?iframeembed=true&#038;playerId=kaltura_player&#038;entry_id=1_8486rnkh&#038;flashvars&#091;streamerType&#093;=auto&#038;flashvars&#091;localizationCode&#093;=en&#038;flashvars&#091;leadWithHTML5&#093;=true&#038;flashvars&#091;sideBarContainer.plugin&#093;=true&#038;flashvars&#091;sideBarContainer.position&#093;=left&#038;flashvars&#091;sideBarContainer.clickToClose&#093;=true&#038;flashvars&#091;chapters.plugin&#093;=true&#038;flashvars&#091;chapters.layout&#093;=vertical&#038;flashvars&#091;chapters.thumbnailRotator&#093;=false&#038;flashvars&#091;streamSelector.plugin&#093;=true&#038;flashvars&#091;EmbedPlayer.SpinnerTarget&#093;=videoHolder&#038;flashvars&#091;dualScreen.plugin&#093;=true&#038;flashvars&#091;Kaltura.addCrossoriginToIframe&#093;=true&#038;wid=1_dkoelt72\" width=\"550\" height=\"310\" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozAllowFullScreen allow=\"autoplay *; fullscreen *; encrypted-media *\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-pointer-lock allow-popups allow-modals allow-orientation-lock allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-presentation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" frameborder=\"0\" title=\"Kaltura Player\"><br \/>\n<\/iframe><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/excellence\/files\/2026\/08\/Blackboard-Ultra-Gradebook-Update-636x477.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"477\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-14467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/excellence\/files\/2026\/08\/Blackboard-Ultra-Gradebook-Update-636x477.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/excellence\/files\/2026\/08\/Blackboard-Ultra-Gradebook-Update-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/excellence\/files\/2026\/08\/Blackboard-Ultra-Gradebook-Update.jpg 889w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1>Blackboard Ultra Gradebook Update<\/h1>\n<p>Starting on August 7th 2026, the Gradebook in Blackboard is getting a new look and feel. 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