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...
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.
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...
March 20, 2023 • 1 minute read
By: Kent Freeman, Chief Executive Officer
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...
September 2, 2021 • 1 minute read
By: Stacy Ray
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...
June 1, 2021 • 1 minute read
By: Kent Freeman
Today, June 1, VitalSource has officially been acquired by Francisco Partners, a leading global investment firm focused on investments in technology and technology-enabled...
May 5, 2021 • 1 minute read
By: Rick Johnson
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...
December 21, 2020 • 1 minute read
By: Kent Freeman
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...
August 17, 2020 • 1 minute read
By: Kent Freeman
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...
February 27, 2020 • 1 minute read
By: Kent Freeman
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...
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...
March 13, 2019 • 2 minute read
By: Rick Johnson
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...
March 11, 2019 • 1 minute read
By: Graham Turner
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...
December 19, 2018 • 1 minute read
By: Rainna Erikson
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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