August 1, 2025

This is a defining moment for education.

Curriculum is finally catching up to culture — and to the needs of a generation raised on creativity, urgency, and relevance.

And yet, most college experiences remain locked in outdated systems, disconnected from the industries students hope to enter. Two years ago, I started asking a simple question:

What if the world’s best courses weren’t trapped in elite institutions — but available, on demand, in every classroom that needed them?

What began as an experiment — with artists, engineers, professors, and producers — turned into something much bigger. A movement. A platform. A way forward.

We called it Assemble.

Built with care, designed with intention, and led by a team of educators, creators, and technologists, Assemble is reimagining how knowledge is delivered — and who gets access to it.

We’ve partnered with schools. Licensed accredited courses. Recruited some of the most sought-after, relatable experts to teach. And we’ve designed everything to plug directly into the systems colleges already use — no extra burden, no extra cost for HBCUs, and no compromise on quality.

The early results? More engagement. More opportunity. More hope.

Now, we’re entering a new chapter — one that demands more:

More design. More storytelling. More innovation. And more student voices.

Because the future of learning won’t be built for students. It will be built with them.

We’re just getting started.

– Cortney Woodruff
Founder, Assemble