This article explains where students can find course announcements in Blackboard Ultra.
Course announcements are used by instructors to share important updates. You can find them in a few places:
1. Activity Stream (Main Dashboard)
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When you log into Blackboard, the Activity Stream shows the latest announcements from all your courses.
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Click on an announcement to view the full message.
2. Inside the Course
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Open the specific course from your Courses list.
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Look for the Announcements section, usually available in the course menu or at the top of the course content page.
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Click on the announcement to read the full details.
3. Email Notification (if enabled)
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If your instructor enables email notifications, you’ll receive a copy of the announcement in your university email inbox.
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