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Transact Distinction Awards Press Release
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Transact Announces 2024 Transact Distinction Award Winners

March 6, 2024

This year's winners recognized for excellence in Campus Technology and Innovation

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About the Transact Distinction Awards

Marketing and Outreach

The Marketing and Outreach award honors a school who has creatively and effectively promoted their technological advances on campus. The winner has used a variety of marketing efforts to enhance the visibility and value of campus credentials, flexible payment solutions, or other technology initiatives.

New Client of Distinction

New Client of Distinction award honors those schools new to the Transact family who have transformed their campus and student experiences through the deployment of innovative Transact products or services.

Innovation

The Innovation award recognizes a school that actively promotes the widespread adoption of innovative technologies with the potential to provide superior student experiences, frictionless administrative workflows, or greater institutional intelligence.

Student Experience

The Student Experience award honors those schools whose technological innovations have markedly improved the total student experience. This includes addressing new and changing dynamics in fields such as student recruitment, engagement, and retention.

Pennsylvania State University

Innovation


Penn State's phenomenal launch of mobile credential, spanning 24 campuses and 88,000 students, was a monumental undertaking, including replacing 2,000 readers and modifying several applications. They achieved a record-setting 81% adoption by September 2023, and have revolutionized the student experience, enhancing security, satisfaction, and streamlining orientation and cashier processes.