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PPSC and BoodleBox Partner to Bring Ethical, HandsOn AI to Students
Local AI company relocates headquarters to Colorado Springs as PPSC advances workforce-ready learning
Colorado Springs, CO — October 27, 2025 — Pikes Peak State College (PPSC) is partnering with BoodleBox, an AI education company that recently moved its headquarters to Colorado Springs, to integrate practical, ethical AI into classes across multiple departments. The collaboration positions PPSC on the leading edge of innovation while staying true to its mission of access, equity, and career preparation.
Built for education, BoodleBox enables collaborative, guided AI use in the classroom. PPSC’s model starts with an AI ethics contract each semester so students engage the technology with transparency, responsibility, and creativity. 

“By integrating BoodleBox, we are preparing students for an AI-enabled world. Students gain skills in the ethical, appropriate, and effective uses of AI tools. BoodleBox has been a game changer,” says Professor Katie Wheeler, Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.

AI in Action at PPSC

• Critical-Thinking Bots: A “Contrarian Bot” challenges students to refine arguments and evidence in the English department.
• Virtual Roleplay: A “Choose Your Own Adventure” on historical events empowers students to test decisions and see consequences in real time.
• AI-Powered Teaching Assistant: A virtual assistant trained on course materials answers questions 24/7 so students get instant clarity, while faculty review transcripts for accuracy.

“BoodleBox enabled me to create experiences in my online classes that I cannot do with traditional teaching methods,” says History Instructor Nina Frischmann. “Students interact with historical events and sources as participants rather than passive observers.”

Student Perspective
Broadcast and Electronic Media student Hope Scippio uses BoodleBox to research and shape narratives for journalism. “Whether I’m developing advertising campaigns, drafting interview questions, or researching niche topics, it’s a game changer,” she said. 

Proven Impact
Early results from PPSC’s pilot show momentum:

• 90% of students say BoodleBox is a more ethical way to use AI.
• 87% report a better experience than with other AI tools.
• 83% say it improved their understanding of AI prompting.
• Faculty also report a notable drop in plagiarism and misuse. 

Why It Matters for Students
As AI becomes essential across industries, PPSC’s partnership with a Colorado Springs-based innovator gives students real-world practice with tools employers use—building critical thinking, collaboration, and digital fluency. With BoodleBox now headquartered in the city, this local partnership strengthens the region’s innovation ecosystem and prepares PPSC students to thrive in Colorado’s workforce.

About Pikes Peak State College (PPSC):
Established in 1968 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Pikes Peak offers associate 
degrees, certificates in career and technical fields and four bachelors’ degrees. With four campuses, 
various off-campus locations, two military education centers, and hundreds of online classes, PPSC 
provides access to a quality, affordable and flexible education to more than 17,000 students annually with both credit and non-credit classes. Learn more at pikespeak.edu. 

About BoodleBox:
BoodleBox is the leading collaborative AI platform built in partnership with higher education, serving over 50,000 educators and students across more than 1,300 colleges and universities. It empowers faculty and students to work responsibly with generative AI through private, secure, and affordable access to leading AI models. BoodleBox helps institutions enhance learning experiences with technology that is personalized, practical, and purpose-built — preparing tomorrow's workforce for an AI-driven future. Learn more at boodlebox.ai.

Media Contacts:
Rachel Tyrrell BS, BA
Content Coordinator in Marketing and Communications at Pikes Peak State College
Mobile: 719-715-3297  
Email: rachel.tyrrell@pikespeak.edu
Pronouns: she/her

BoodleBox Media Team
Email: media@boodle.ai