Blackboard Navigation is Getting a Fresh Look
Summary
Starting Jan. 2, 2026, Blackboard at William & Mary will be updated with a modernized and intuitive design to enhance teaching and learning.
Full Description
Starting Jan. 2, 2026, Blackboard at William & Mary will be updated with a modernized and intuitive design to enhance teaching and learning. This update highlights simplified navigation and improved usability across courses.
What’s Changing?
- Modernized navigation for a cleaner, streamlined interface
- Courses become full-screen pages for easier content access
- Home button Replaces Exit (X) for quick navigation
- Full-Width Banner displaying course title and ID
- Course Switcher Menu for faster course transitions
| Previous View | Modernized View |
For more information about the navigation changes and what changed, please visit Navigating Blackboard: What’s Changing and Why - Blog | Anthology.