EAB (company)

EAB is a best practices firm that uses research, technology, and consulting to address challenges within the education industry.[1] EAB is headquartered in Washington, DC, with satellite offices in Richmond, VA, Birmingham, AL, and Minneapolis, MN.

EAB
TypePrivate
IndustryEducation best practices research, technology, consulting
Founded2007
HeadquartersWashington, DC, United States
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
David Felsenthal (CEO)
Number of employees
1,300
Websitehttp://www.eab.com

History

EAB, formerly the Education Advisory Board, was founded in 2007 as a division of The Advisory Board Company, primarily serving the higher education industry.

On December 11, 2014, it was announced that EAB was to acquire Royall & Company, based in Richmond, Virginia, for $850M.[2] Royall & Company was founded in 1983 and specialized in enrollment management, financial aid models and alumni fundraising.[3] Royall & Company services has been integrated into EAB and re-branded as Enrollment Services, Financial Aid Optimization, and Advancement Marketing Services.

In 2015, EAB announced the acquisition of GradesFirst, a student success technology company based in Birmingham, Alabama.[4] GradesFirst workflow functionality has been incorporated into EAB's Student Success Collaborative (SSC) platform.

On November 17, 2017, EAB announced that it would be established as an independent company, and separate from The Advisory Board Company.[5] The business was acquired by Vista Equity Partners, a leading investment firm for roughly $1.5B.[6]

Work

EAB serves more than 1,400 schools, colleges, and universities in various areas of need. The company's technology division focuses on enrollment management, student success, and institutional operations and strategy.

Awards
  • GPS Direct Seal of Approval (2016, 2017)[7]
  • SIIA Education CODiE Award Finalist: Best Postsecondary Enterprise Solution[8]
  • Finalist: Robin Hood Foundation College Success Prize[9]
  • Top Workplaces by The Washington Post (2018, 2020).[10]
  • Top Workplaces by Richmond Times-Dispatch (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020).[11]
  • Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021).[12][13][14][15]
  • 2020 Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health, Platinum Level by Mental Health America.[16]
  • 2020 Working Mother 100 Best Companies[17]

References
  1. "About Us". www.eab.com. Retrieved 2018-04-06.
  2. "Royall & Co. to be Acquired for $850M - EdSurge News". EdSurge. 2014-12-11. Retrieved 2018-04-06.
  3. "EAB, education services company with 500 employees in Henrico, has new owner". Richmond Times-Dispatch. 2017-11-19. Retrieved 2019-01-20.
  4. "The Advisory Board Company Acquires GradesFirst for Engaging At-Risk Students - EdSurge News". EdSurge. 2015-02-12. Retrieved 2019-01-20.
  5. EAB. "EAB Established as an Independent Organization". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2018-04-06.
  6. "Advisory Board closes sale of its education division". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2018-04-06.
  7. "Technology Seal of Approval - Complete College America". Complete College America. Retrieved 2018-04-06.
  8. "SIIA Announces Education Finalists for 2016 CODiE Awards". www.siia.net. Retrieved 2018-04-06.
  9. "Robin Hood Announces Semi-Finalists for $5 Million College Success Challenge | Robin Hood". robinhood.org. Retrieved 2018-04-06.
  10. "The Washington Post announces the 2020 Top Workplaces in the Washington-Area". washingtonpost.com. Retrieved 2020-06-15.
  11. "80 employers in Richmond region named as Top Workplaces". richmond.com. Retrieved 2020-06-15.
  12. "Best Places to Work 2018". hrc.org. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
  13. "Best Places to Work 2019". hrc.org. Retrieved 2020-01-14.
  14. "Best Places to Work 2020". hrc.org. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
  15. "Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality 2021". hrc.org. Retrieved 2021-01-28.
  16. "New Mental Health Certification Will Help Create Healthier Workplaces". forbes.com. Retrieved 2020-02-07.
  17. "Based in Washington, DC, EAB has earned a spot on the Working Mother 100 Best Companies list". workingmother.com. Retrieved 2020-09-15.
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