Released: April 17, 2025
We’re entering a new chapter in AI at Element451—one where intelligent tools don’t just assist, they reason, take initiative, and collaborate. As student expectations rise and institutions face increasing pressure to do more with less, the need for a digital workforce is clearer than ever. That’s why we’re rebranding our AI-powered assistants as Bolt Agents.
This shift reflects more than just a name change—it’s a mindset. Bolt Agents aren’t just helpful bots; they’re digital coworkers, deeply embedded in your existing processes, powered by the data, workflows, and permissions already inside Element451. Bolt Agents have access to everything from inquiry to enrollment, orientation to graduation. They track behavior, understand context, and personalize every interaction. In many cases, they may know the student better than you do.
At the center of it all is Bolt AI, our suite of AI-powered capabilities across the platform. From intelligent messaging to fully automated actions, it’s the engine behind the next generation of higher education support.
No Change to Functionality—Only the Name
Bolt Agents already do more than answer questions. They build drip campaigns and register students for events via live chat. For some of our beta testers, they are even having real-time voice conversations with students to discuss appointment availability, and more. This rebrand reflects what they’re already doing—and what they’re about to do.
Renaming to Reflect Future Readiness
Student Assistants are now Bolt Agents.
Staff Assistants are now Bolt Staff Agents.
Setting the Stage for What's Next
This update lays the foundation for a new era of agentic AI—smarter, more capable tools that can personalize support, take on real responsibilities, and scale your team’s impact. Bolt Agents are the building blocks of the digital workforce for higher ed.
New Bolt Agent Skill: User Data Access
As part of this shift toward smarter, more action-oriented agents, we’ve added a powerful new Bolt Agent skill. When enabled, Bolt Agents can now securely access and share student record data stored in custom fields when an authenticated student asks about it. Read the Release Notes →
This rebrand signals more than a name change. It's a shift toward a fully integrated digital workforce. Bolt Agents are context-aware, proactive teammates that can make decisions, initiate action, and coordinate efforts—just like a member of your staff. Because they live inside Element451, they have real-time access to student data, engagement history, and more—empowering them to deliver fast, personalized support at scale.
With Bolt Agents, your team doesn’t just get help—they get superpowers. 🦸
For more information on the Bolt AI suite, check out Getting Started with Bolt AI.