Adobe announced four new institutions joining the ranks of Creative Campus Innovators: Aston University in Birmingham, San José State University in California, The University of Arizona, and Western Sydney University. This global recognition highlights higher education leaders transforming teaching and learning through creativity, digital fluency, and innovation.
Defining Digital-First Education Through Creativity
This year's honorees are redefining what it means to prepare students and faculty for a digital-first world. Through creative collaboration and integration of Adobe tools—including emerging AI capabilities—each university demonstrates how creativity drives academic excellence and career readiness.
Aston University: Assessment Toolkit Innovation
Aston University earned its Innovator designation less than a year after appointing its first Adobe Professor of Digital Innovation, Rachel Dodd. Under her leadership, Aston created the Adobe Assessment Toolkit, providing step-by-step guidance for applying digital tools in academic contexts.
San José State University: AI Ethics and Literacy
In the heart of Silicon Valley, San José State's AI Everywhere initiative prepares students and faculty to explore both the opportunities and ethics of AI. Through the College of Information, Data and Society, SJSU integrates Adobe tools into learning and career development.
University of Arizona: Digital Makerspaces and Creative Learning
The University of Arizona has made creativity central to learning. Its Adobe Digital Learning Institute (ADLI)—a two-week summer faculty workshop—has inspired a network of fellows mentoring peers across campus.
Western Sydney University: Creative Campus Leadership
Western Sydney University moved from digital adoption to digital leadership by making creativity and innovation central to its strategy. Western became the first Adobe Creative Campus in New South Wales in 2023, serving over 50,000 students globally.
The Future of Creative Learning
From AI literacy to authentic assessment, Adobe Creative Campus Innovators demonstrate how digital fluency combines practical skills with the mindset needed for lifelong learning. As Adobe continues to expand the Creative Campus program, these educators and students are leading a more creative, connected, and innovative future.