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September 14, 2022 • 1 minute read
By: Mike Hale, Ph.D., Chief Learning and Content Officer

VitalSource has long been committed to increasing student success through easy access to affordable content. We also believe that if you can, you must improve learning for students and expand educational opportunities for all learners. Of course, we are not alone in this view and it is the reason many companies have built assessment-rich course materials. 

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Reflecting on 30 years: Part 1

June 25, 2024 • 2 minute read

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...

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Welcoming Akademos

March 20, 2023 • 1 minute read

Today we announced that VitalSource has acquired Akademos, a privately held company in Norwalk, CT and a leader in building technology to create efficient, cost-effective course...

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Packed with Learning Power: The Redesigned Bookshelf

September 2, 2021 • 1 minute read

Does Bookshelf do what learners need it to? This is the question we asked ourselves, and our users, last year. We are thrilled to share our response - the newer, simpler, packed...

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Exciting News about VitalSource’s Future

June 1, 2021 • 1 minute read

Today, June 1, VitalSource has officially been acquired by Francisco Partners, a leading global investment firm focused on investments in technology and technology-enabled...

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The Next Step in Accessibility Transparency

May 5, 2021 • 1 minute read

I am proud of the tremendous progress that we have made in the accessibility of our products, and, even more critical, the outstanding progress the entire ecosystem has made in...

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Reflecting with Gratitude

December 21, 2020 • 1 minute read

In a year that has brought so many unexpected challenges, the VitalSource team wishes to express our deepest gratitude to those in the education community who have worked...

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VitalSource Reaffirms Commitment to Accessibility

August 17, 2020 • 1 minute read

I’m honored to share that VitalSource recently earned a maximum ASPIREscore of 100% for high-quality accessibility standards, and our company now sits at the top of the ASPIRElist...

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Commitment and achievement in accessibility

February 27, 2020 • 1 minute read

I’m proud of VitalSource’s commitment to excellence in accessibility and the recognition our team has recently received. In September 2019, we were awarded the DAISY Consortium...

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Introducing our new support site for instructors

August 26, 2019 • 1 minute read

Welcome back to campus! The start of fall semester is an exciting time for students as they enter campus life, meet new instructors, and settle into new routines. For some, it can...

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Transparency that Empowers

March 13, 2019 • 2 minute read

For years, I have highlighted VitalSource’s goals for accessible content. Today, I'm very excited to share that, through thoughtful partnerships and collaboration with many...

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VitalSource Cares: Volunteering with RailsBridge

March 11, 2019 • 1 minute read

This past weekend, I had the chance to spend two days helping people build their first web application. There are few things as exciting as seeing someone interact with an...

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Bookshelf's Library is Getting a New Look

December 19, 2018 • 1 minute read

The Bookshelf® team is excited to give our users a very special gift this holiday season: a brand-new Bookshelf Library! Our loyal users have seen the evolution of Bookshelf...

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