Vector Solutions’ AlcoholEdu®️ for College Wins Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence in Higher Education

Tampa, FL — October 2025 — Vector Solutions, the leading Student Success and Institutional Performance Platform for higher education, is proud to announce that its flagship prevention program, AlcoholEdu® for College, has been named a winner in the Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence: Back to School 2025 within the Higher Education category.

The Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence celebrate the most outstanding products that provide schools with versatility, value, and effective solutions to critical challenges. Judged by a panel of industry experts, this recognition highlights products that are not only innovative but are also making a measurable difference in education.

AlcoholEdu® for College is a digital prevention and education program that equips incoming college students with the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about alcohol use. Since its launch in 2000, more than 11 million first-year college students have completed the course, and many colleges and universities continue to make it a required program for all incoming students.

As the program celebrates its 25th anniversary, Vector Solutions has enhanced AlcoholEdu® for College to deliver a more personalized and immersive learning experience. The updated course introduces interactive elements such as branching scenarios, character-driven storylines, and decision-making pathways, allowing students to engage with content in ways that reflect their own values, beliefs, and lived experiences. The course also emphasizes skill-building in bystander intervention and stress management, reinforcing critical competencies for student well-being.

Feedback from Tech & Learning underscored the program’s strength, noting “…like their approach. They include information not just for prevention, but for students that may not drink or are in recovery. This training seems well thought out and researched.”

“We are honored that AlcoholEdu® for College has been recognized by Tech & Learning as a leader in higher education prevention programming,” said Rob Buelow, General Manager for Education at Vector Solutions. “For over two decades this course has helped millions of students navigate the transition to college life with knowledge, confidence, and compassion. This award reflects our ongoing commitment to innovation and our mission to empower students with the skills to make safe and healthy choices.”

The editorial team at Tech & Learning emphasized the competitiveness of this year’s awards, noting “The 2025 awards welcomed an abundance of high-quality entries. Our panel of industry experts judged the winning products and solutions to be of the highest standard in supporting effective teaching and learning practices when moving into the new school year. Every winner should be immensely proud of their accomplishments — a well-deserved congratulations from the entire Tech & Learning awards team.”

To learn more about AlcoholEdu® for College and Vector Solutions’ full suite of higher education safety and prevention programs, click here.

About Vector Solutions for Higher Education
Vector Solutions for Higher Education is the leading Student Success and Institutional Performance Platform, helping colleges and universities advance key institutional goals such as enrollment, student success, and career readiness. Building on more than 20 years of leadership in campus safety, well-being, and prevention training, Vector Solutions partners with over 2,000 of the nation’s most recognized higher education institutions. Our evidence-based programs and powerful data insights address critical issues including substance misuse prevention; sexual assault and harassment prevention; belonging and campus climate; and student well-being. Each year, we equip over ten million students, faculty, and staff to thrive personally academically, and professionally. Learn more at www.vectorsolutions.com/HE.