California State University, East Bay (CSUEB) has announced a new partnership with StudyStash, an adaptive learning platform built on proven neuroscience, to support students in improving course outcomes and strengthen academic success initiatives across the university.
"At California State University, East Bay, we approach student success through the intentional use of data, equity, and technology to strengthen learning. StudyStash reflects that commitment, offering a research-based, scalable way to enhance how students engage with course material and improve outcomes, particularly for those who benefit most from additional support. A strong sense of community and belonging remains central to the CSUEB experience, and technology plays an important role in reinforcing that by helping students feel more confident and supported in their academic work. As we pilot StudyStash across a range of high demand courses, we look forward to understanding how it can deepen learning and expand access to effective support."
Fanny Yeung
Associate Vice President, Institutional Effectiveness & Research, California State University, East Bay
About California State University, East Bay
Founded in 1957 and home to approximately 11,544 students, California State University, East Bay has been recognized as a "Best in the West" college by The Princeton Review and is a federally designated Asian American, Native American, Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), reflecting its deep commitment to equitable, accessible education.
With a student-to-faculty ratio of 17:1, the university has long prioritized personalized, high-quality learning for its diverse student community.
Embedding Adaptive Study Support in Canvas
The implementation will integrate StudyStash directly within CSUEB's online learning environment, Canvas, with a focus on boosting course engagement and reducing DFW (Drop-out, Failure, and Withdrawal) rates across high-enrollment courses.
Following successful rollouts across a growing number of higher education institutions, the focus at CSUEB will be on student confidence, academic persistence, and equitable access to support.
"CSUEB's new student success initiative, focused on reducing DFW rates and boosting course engagement, is exactly the kind of pragmatic, proactive approach to AI that will ultimately benefit their students. We are proud to be part of that mission."
Ben Ward
CEO, StudyStash
Supporting High-Demand Courses
StudyStash will be available across high-demand courses where support has the greatest impact, spanning the College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences, the College of Science, and the College of Business & Economics.
The pilot will cover subjects including Communication, Statistics, Accounting, and Economics. Students will gain access to personalized flashcards, practice questions, and spaced repetition tools, all informed by the latest research in cognitive science.
Expanding StudyStash's US Higher Education Partnerships
The partnership represents StudyStash's continued expansion across US higher education, bringing adaptive learning technology to the students who stand to benefit most.
About StudyStash
StudyStash is a UK-based EdTech company that uses AI and cognitive science to make studying more effective, inclusive, and personalized. The platform automatically generates study tools from course materials in 121 languages, helping students stay motivated and organized, while ensuring all AI use remains responsible, secure, and aligned with institutional standards.