Improved media player coming to Blackboard and MyMedia! Faster loading, responsive design, enhanced mobile, clickable captions.

Learn all about the upgrade on TechWeb, get a sneak peak of the enhancements in functionality, design, and performance on our MyMedia Player Comparison page  or visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for answers

Blackboard Profile and Personal Settings


Your profile is the place to edit the information attached to your persona. Your profile appears with some information, and you can’t delete your profile. There are several fields within this profile page that you can edit, listed below.

One of the latest updates to the Blackboard profile page is the ability to specify your pronouns and the pronunciation of your name. Instructions for both of these are listed in the sections below.

View Your Profile

In the left side navigation bar where your name appears, select your name to access your profile.

  • Profile picture: Upload a picture to replace the generic silhouette.
  • Basic Information: Update your personal information.
  • Global Notification Settings: Set up notifications for course activities.