MTX Group and Virginia Union University Announce Strategic AI-Driven EdTech Partnership

February 03, 2026

MTX Group and Virginia Union University Enterprises (VUUE) are entering a future-thinking joint venture to design and deliver AI-powered educational technology that enhances the student experience and better prepares learners for the rapidly evolving job market. This collaboration demonstrates a shared vision between Virginia Union University’s President & CEO, Hakim J. Lucas, and MTX Founder and CEO Das Nobel to enhance the student experience and future-proof education as technology continues to evolve. 

“This joint venture reflects a powerful alignment of vision. As AI and technology continue to reshape the world, we have a responsibility to ensure students are not just observers of change but active participants in it. Together with Virginia Union University, we are focused on bringing meaningful innovation into education—innovation that prepares students for real careers, real challenges, and real impact,” said Das Nobel, Founder and CEO of MTX Group. 

“At Virginia Union University, we are committed to preparing students not only for today’s workforce, but for the world they will lead tomorrow. This partnership with MTX Group allows us to intentionally integrate artificial intelligence and real-world application into the student experience in ways that are innovative, practical, and transformative. Together, we are ensuring that our students graduate not just with degrees, but with the technological fluency, critical thinking, and workforce readiness required to thrive in a rapidly changing economy,” said Dr. Hakim J. Lucas, President & CEO of Virginia Union University.

By embedding advanced technology into how students learn, practice, and prepare, the collaboration aims to position Virginia Union University as a leader in modern, outcomes-driven education, while ensuring students are equipped with the skills needed to thrive in tomorrow’s economy. 

As AI continues to reshape business, government, and education, this collaboration positions Virginia Union University at the forefront of innovation. By combining MTX’s technology expertise with VUUE’s focus on workforce development and public-sector engagement, the partnership will deliver solutions designed to enhance learning outcomes, operational efficiency, and career readiness—ensuring students and institutions are equipped to lead, not follow, as industries transform. 

“This collaboration represents more than an educational technology initiative—it’s a strategic platform designed to serve business and government partners alongside higher education. By aligning MTX’s digital capabilities with Virginia Union’s focus on workforce development and public-sector engagement, we’re creating scalable solutions that deliver measurable impact across institutions, communities, and the economy,” said Nate Shilling, Chief Strategy Officer of MTX Group.  

This alignment of vision between Virginia Union University leadership and MTX Group underscores a shared belief: that technology, when thoughtfully applied, can elevate learning, expand opportunity, and deliver lasting impact.  

About MTX Group 

MTX Group is a global technology consulting firm and trusted advisor to government agencies and businesses worldwide. Specializing in digital transformation, MTX helps organizations modernize operations and long-term strategy with outcomes focused on happiness, health, and economics. With data as the new currency, MTX partners with leading cloud technologies to improve decision-making with speed, quality, and measurable impact. 

About Virginia Union University

Founded in 1865, Virginia Union University is a premier private liberal arts HBCU dedicated to expanding access to education and preparing students for leadership, service, and success in a global society. Rooted in a legacy of empowering newly emancipated freedmen through ethical and faith-grounded learning, the University today offers undergraduate and graduate programs in high-demand fields that blend a rigorous liberal arts foundation with innovation in teaching, research, science, technology, civic engagement, and international experiences.

Virginia Union University proudly celebrates the legacy and contributions of the African Diaspora while remaining open to students of all backgrounds, reflecting its enduring commitment to student success, academic excellence, and workforce readiness.