DeVry University Selects D2L Brightspace to Launch Next‑Gen Competency‑Based Digital Learning

Leading higher education institution selects D2L to deliver more personalized, AI‑powered experiences

TORONTO, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- D2L, a global leader in learning innovation, today announced that DeVry University has selected D2L Brightspace to support its new competency-based education (CBE) model, providing a more flexible, personalized learning experience.

Technology and innovation have shaped DeVry University's academic identity for 95 years. As an early adopter of online education, the university has earned recognition from Newsweek's America's Top Online Colleges and Niche's Best Colleges for Information and Technology in America, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence and career-focused education. Building on this legacy, DeVry's use of D2L's platform will advance a modern CBE learning environment featuring adaptive pathways, personalized experiences and data-driven insights to support student success.

"The learner mindset is changing, and they increasingly expect an education that builds on their prior knowledge, provides flexibility around work and life, and delivers meaningful outcomes," said Jason Horne, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer at DeVry University. "Our partnership with D2L advances DeVry-Keller Fast Track by combining our academic rigor with a modern AI platform designed to support high-quality instruction and personalized learning."

DeVry's CBE model is anticipated to be available for learners on D2L Brightspace in November 2026, leveraging the following solutions to deliver more engaging and flexible online learning experiences:

• D2L Brightspace: An award-winning learning platform, designed to help educators create interactive content, deliver more personalized learning and monitor learner progress.
• D2L Lumi: An AI-native offering that supports learners with personalized study recommendations and helps educators and instructional designers efficiently build more immersive content aligned to learning outcomes.
• D2L Creator+: A dynamic content creation tool that integrates 50+ interactive content types with H5P to support more engaging and accessible learning experiences.
• D2L Performance+: A robust analytics dashboard that helps deliver actionable insights into learner engagement, success and retention—empowering instructors to make data-informed decisions.

"DeVry University has a long history of innovation, and we're proud to support their move to competency-based learning," said John Baker, President and CEO at D2L. "With technology that is flexible, scalable and built around mastery, we're helping learners progress based on achievement and not just seat-time. Together, we're shaping a future where education is more personalized, accessible and directly connected to real-world skills."

Earlier this year, DeVry University was named to the GSV 150 list alongside D2L, recognizing the institution among the world's most transformational companies in digital learning and workforce skills.

About DeVry University
DeVry University strives to close society's opportunity gap and address emerging talent needs by preparing learners to thrive in careers shaped by continuous technological change. Founded in 1931, the university offers undergraduate and graduate programs onsite and online in Business, Healthcare and Technology. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The university's Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation. To learn more, visit DeVry.edu.

About D2L   
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