As colleges and universities explore the potential of artificial intelligence to improve student support, a nonprofit is betting on models that combine technology with human-centered services.
The nonprofit Lemnis has acquired Mainstay, an ed-tech company whose AI-powered student support tools are used by more than 200 colleges and universities in the U.S., and will transition the company into a nonprofit division, according to a news release this week. The move reflects Lemnis’ strategy of acquiring ed-tech organizations to operate under its own umbrella.
Mainstay is Lemnis’ second ed-tech acquisition this year, following its purchase of the student-coaching provider InsideTrack in February. Together, the deals point toward an emphasis on combining technology-driven outreach with human support.
