2018 Appademy Awards
Congratulations to this year's winners – representing the best higher-ed mobile apps of the year
In 2017, we introduced the first annual “Appademy Awards", recognizing higher-ed mobile apps that demonstrated innovation and thought leadership in several categories. This year's winners are:
Best Recruiting & Admissions
Recognizing apps that integrate modules, personas, tours, and/or other features for prospective students.
The nominees:
- Rochester Institute of Technology
- Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Maine Maritime
- Colgate University
- Santa Monica College
The winner: Colgate University
Best Special Purpose Module
Recognizing apps that utilize modules to highlight special programs, groups, resources, and more.
The nominees:
- Oklahoma Christian
- San Antonio College
- Roosevelt University
- Sacramento State
- University of Cincinnati
The winner: University of Cincinnati
Best Student Engagement App
Recognizing apps that engage students in unique and meaningful ways.
The nominees:
- University of Minnesota Duluth
- Griffith University
- Charles Darwin University
- Sacramento State
- St Francis College
The winner: St Francis College
Most Innovative App for Communication
Recognizing apps that utilize personalized and timely push notifications and in-app banners to improve communication with students and/or various target audiences.
The nominees:
- Saint James Parish and School
- Harding University
- Colgate University
- Sacramento State
- Emory University
The winner: Sacramento State
Best Student Developed App
Recognizing apps that empower students to become involved in the app development process, no matter one’s technical abilities.
The nominees:
- UC Berkeley
- University of Minnesota Duluth
- Emerson College
The winner: Emerson College
Best Use of Special Events Module
Recognizing apps that engage students, faculty, staff, alumni, or visitors in a campus event.
The nominees:
- University of Cincinnati
- Colgate University
- Rhode Island School of Design
- University of Central Florida
- St Francis College
The winner: University of Central Florida
Best Overall
The nominees:
- Texas A&M University
- San Francisco State University
- St Francis College
- University of Central Florida
- Sacramento State University
- Rhode Island School of Design
The winner: University of Central Florida
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