Celebrating Earth Day: Reaffirming Our Commitment to a Planet-Smart Future
April, 22, 2025 • Less than 1 minute read
Happy Earth Day from VitalSource!
January 13, 2025 • 1 minute read
By: VitalSource
June 25, 2024 • 2 minute read
By: William Chesser, Chief Customer Officer and Co-Founder
VitalSource started in 1994 to answer a simple question: can technology improve learning? At that time, laptops and networks were just arriving on campuses, and educators were wrestling with the impact. In those early years, we were fortunate enough to be able to do research — working with students, faculty, and content creators — for several years, exploring ways technology might help. By 2000, we settled on the fact that if we concentrated on course materials, computers could make learning more interactive, more personal, and in most cases more affordable.
In the 30 years since, VitalSource catalyzed the transition from print to digital in higher education. We pioneered digital platforms, digital delivery, and innovative new programs like IA and EA. Today, we power content delivery across the entire higher education ecosystem, serving more than 50% of students in the United States. We have a growing footprint internationally, as well, and, in total, delivered more than 28 million units of learning globally in the past year alone.
For us as a team, one thing has remained constant: we envision a world where all learners have the tools they need to thrive. With award-winning capabilities in accessibility, AI tools backed by learning science, and an unwavering focus on affordability, VitalSource has grown to become the global powerhouse behind modern course materials delivery across higher education.
As I reflect on the journey over those 30 years that brought us from the VitalBook through many acquisitions and transformations, I am struck by the dedication and innovation that has always been a key part of our identity. Thanks to the hard work and vision of our teams and many associates around the world, we have set out to accomplish more than we thought possible 30 years ago.
Some of those innovations include:
Whether we look back or ahead, two constants remain – innovations that solve for the next disruption point and commitment to impactful partnerships. With unmatched scale, the VitalSource Learning Delivery Network is trusted by thousands of content providers and institutions globally to fuel affordable, engaging learning experiences, and deliver a learning advantage to every student. I look eagerly forward to what the next 30 years hold.
April, 22, 2025 • Less than 1 minute read
By: Kristopher Lange, Senior Director, Supplier Partnerships
Happy Earth Day from VitalSource!
April, 1, 2025 • Less than 1 minute read
By: Chad Stith, Senior Director, Customer Success, Virtual Stores
As campuses expand course materials affordability and access programs to increase convenience and reduce costs for students, administrators must ensure these initiatives are not...
March, 13, 2025 • Less than 1 minute read
By: Alice Duijser, Vice President & Managing Director, International
I’m thrilled to share that VitalSource has achieved a perfect 100% ASPIREscore, placing us at the very top of the ASPIRElist of platforms for accessibility. This recognition is a...
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