Webster University
09/17/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/17/2024 16:08
Webster Partners with EDUrain to Help Find Housing for Students in San Antonio
Webster Partners with EDUrain to Help Find Housing for Students in San Antonio
September 17, 2024
San Antonio, TX - Webster University San Antonio announces a strategic partnership with EDUrain Inc., a housing platform that simplifies off-campus housing for students. EDUrain connects students to verified listings, roommate matching, and financial tools like rent payment and credit-building. This collaboration is part of Webster's ongoing effort to provide comprehensive student support, addressing housing insecurity-one of the leading causes of student dropouts/non-enrollment issues.
Rachael Amick, Director of Housing at Webster University, and Bryon Pierson Jr., Founder and CEO of EDUrain, both express enthusiasm for the collaboration, highlighting its potential to address housing challenges and support student success.
"EDUrain was shaped by the needs of students, colleges, and property managers," said Bryon Pierson Jr., CEO of EDUrain. "Our platform integrates AI-driven roommate matching, rent collection tools, and secure payments, addressing key challenges in student housing."
Founded on Pierson's personal experience navigating housing struggles as a foster child, EDUrain's mission is to empower students, especially first-gen, low-income, and international students, by offering affordable housing solutions and financial support. The platform combines features like Zillow-style housing listings and Facebook-like roommate matching to streamline the entire process for students and colleges alike.
Rankings & Semi-Finalist Status: Top 25 of 300 Worldwide: Ranked among the top 25 in the Education Business Plan
Competition, showcasing EDUrain's innovative approach and business potential. View Competition Results, Highly Ranked in STL: #16 best tech-startup investment, #1 college startup in Missouri, #1 college company & startup in Missouri (2 months in a row), and #2 education company out of 58 in STL. Selected as a semifinalist in the 2024 #BlackAmbition Competition by Pharrell [Black Ambition 2024 Semifinalists].
For more information, visit edurain.org or https://webster.sanantonio.edurain.org/.
About Webster University
Webster University is a global institution dedicated to high-quality learning experiences that transform students for global citizenship and individual excellence. Located in Webster Groves, Missouri & San Antonio, Texas, it offers undergraduate and graduate programs across the United States and internationally.
About EDUrain Inc.
EDUrain is a platform tailored for college student communities, integrating Zillow-style housing features and Facebook-like roommate matching. Enhanced by an AI/human-assisted co-pilot, the platform streamlines housing, roommate matching, and credit building for partnered college students. Backed by $417K in funding from Techstars, 4.0 Schools, TechRise Chicago, and other investors, EDUrain has built a scalable platform to tackle student housing insecurity and provide financial empowerment.