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VitalSource Day-One Access Programs Saved Students Nearly $70 Million in the 2022-23 Academic Year

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

New data shows that students saved nearly $70 million during the 2022-23 school year through VitalSource-powered day-one course materials access programs, almost $20 million more than the previous year .

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New data shows that students saved nearly $70 million during the 2022-23 school year through VitalSource-powered day-one course materials access programs, almost $20 million more than the previous year .
“While the course materials landscape has changed, our longstanding core belief at VitalSource has not: giving students convenient, affordable learning materials results in success across campus,” said Kent Freeman, Chief Executive Officer for VitalSource.
VitalSource’s Annual Course Materials Report documents how low etext prices helped fuel nearly $70 million dollars in student savings through IA and EA programs last year.
Other key findings highlighted in the report include:
For the first time, students purchased more digital course materials than used print.

TELUS invests $30 million in Montreal

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Monday, June 19, 2023

MONTREAL, June 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS is investing nearly $30 million in Montreal in 2023 to deploy and update its 5G networks and connect the city’s businesses to thousands of kilometres of optic fibre. As the summer season gets underway, the TELUS team is hard at work providing Quebec’s biggest city with the 5G connectivity and network capacity needed to welcome the nearly 10 million visitors expected here in 2023. Whether enjoying the view from the top of the Port of Montreal Observation Tower or grooving to the beat at one of the many music festivals taking place on Parc Jean Drapeau, Montrealers and tourists will have access to world-class connectivity this summer. TELUS is also continuing its partnerships with Zú and the École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS) for urban and 5G labs to promote innovation and connect Montreal’s businesses, universities, researchers and the greatest creative minds with the latest 5G technology.

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With 9.5 million tourists expected to visit Montreal in 2023, TELUS is updating its networks to provide world-class connectivity this summer season
5G labs will fuel technological innovation from Montreal’s businesses, researchers and creative geniuses
MONTREAL, June 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS is investing nearly $30 million in Montreal in 2023 to deploy and update its 5G networks and connect the city’s businesses to thousands of kilometres of optic fibre.
“For our 3,600 team members in the city, Montreal continues to be a key focus for our technological innovations, and we’re maintaining our commitment to making Montreal one of the most welcoming and innovative cities in the world,” says Nazim Benhadid, Senior Vice-President at TELUS.
“Lots of tourists choose Montreal for their summer vacation plans, and with our massive investments, we’re joining the city’s efforts to provide a first-class experience for visitors and maximize economic benefits for Montreal.
TELUS 5G Lab with Zú: The TELUS 5G Lab will be outfitted with the latest 5G technology.

Murray State College Using New Online Bookstore Technology to Help Improve the Student Experience

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

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ARDMORE, Okla. and TISHOMINGO, Okla., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Murray State College has announced a partnership with online bookstore technology provider, Akademos. The new online store is scheduled to open this summer for the Fall 2023 semester. Through the partnership, Inclusive Access course materials will be more easily accessible with the Student Choice model, which allows students the option to choose new, used, physical, digital or eBook materials for their courses.

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ARDMORE, Okla. and TISHOMINGO, Okla., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Murray State College has announced a partnership with online bookstore technology provider, Akademos.
"We are focused on improving the student experience here at Murray State," said Justin Cellum, Murray State College Vice President of Business Affairs.
Along with the online bookstore, students will now have access to a new program called the Bookstore Charge Program.
Murray State College, located in Ardmore, Oklahoma, and Tishomingo, Oklahoma, provides opportunities for student learning, personal growth, professional success and community enhancement.

TELUS Friendly Future Foundation and Academos help Quebec’s youth find meaning in their studies

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Monday, May 1, 2023

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MONTREAL, May 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS Friendly Future Foundation has donated $40,000 to Academos, a charity that provides mentoring to young people to help them find a career they’re passionate about. In 2022, nearly half of young people were anxious about choosing a career – an important factor in many students’ decision to drop out of school. The donation from TELUS Friendly Future Foundation, which combines support from its Community Boards in Montreal, Quebec City and Rimouski, will allow Academos to offer 100 in-person and virtual workshops in high schools, including schools in underprivileged areas, to help keep teens from dropping out. The project aims to reach nearly 5,000 youth in Quebec and provide them with guidance in choosing a career by connecting them with a community of inspiring professionals to support their well-being and success.

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The donation from TELUS Friendly Future Foundation , which combines support from its Community Boards in Montreal, Quebec City and Rimouski, will allow Academos to offer 100 in-person and virtual workshops in high schools, including schools in underprivileged areas, to help keep teens from dropping out.
The workshops supported by TELUS Friendly Future Foundation, entitled “From Point A to Point B: Why My Choices Matter”, give students the opportunity to better understand the impact of their choices in school on their future careers.
“We want to help young people to find the career of their dreams by putting them in contact with inspiring professionals who will help them stay committed to their studies.
Every year, TELUS Friendly Future Foundation grants funding to more than 500 charitable projects throughout Canada.

University of Colorado Colorado Springs Launches New Equitable Access Program with Akademos Partnership

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Colorado Colorado Springs today announced a partnership with online bookstore technology company Akademos to help launch their new Textbook Affordability & Access Program (TAAP), to reduce the cost of attendance and increase the accessibility of course materials for its 12,000+ students.

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Colorado Colorado Springs today announced a partnership with online bookstore technology company Akademos to help launch their new Textbook Affordability & Access Program (TAAP), to reduce the cost of attendance and increase the accessibility of course materials for its 12,000+ students.
"Reducing the out-of-pocket cost of books by over 30% will help ensure all of our students have access to the materials they need to succeed."
"We are proud to partner with the University of Colorado Colorado Springs as they continue to innovate and fuel success for many generations of UCCS graduates to come."
More information regarding the UCCS Textbook Affordability and Access Program can be found at: uccs.edu/TAAP

VitalSource Acquires Akademos

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Monday, March 20, 2023

The premier digital content delivery and learning platform provider VitalSource ® has acquired Akademos .

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The premier digital content delivery and learning platform provider VitalSource ® has acquired Akademos .
“VitalSource’s goal is to build and provide technology that supports student, campus store, and institutional success,” said Kent Freeman, chief executive officer of VitalSource.
Acquiring Akademos’ distribution capabilities and analytics technology enhances VitalSource’s digital-first offerings and provides more complete digital and physical solutions, better enabling VitalSource to support store and student success.
“At Akademos, our vision is to be the leading software and logistics platform to positively impact student success through course content,” said Raj Kaji, chief executive officer of Akademos.

York College of Pennsylvania Partners with Akademos to Increase Transparency and Affordability for Students

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

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YORK, Pa., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- York College of Pennsylvania (YCP) has partnered with Akademos, an online course material platform provider, to offer a larger selection of course materials to their students. The online platform will integrate with the school's Student Information System, Banner, as well as Canvas, the Learning Management System, and offer single-sign-on capabilities. With this integration, students will use their school credentials to log into the bookstore easily and see a course material list that is tailored to their course schedule.

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YORK, Pa., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- York College of Pennsylvania (YCP) has partnered with Akademos , an online course material platform provider, to offer a larger selection of course materials to their students.
"A main driver for the change to Akademos was to give our students more diverse options for their course materials and offer more transparency as well," said York College of Pennsylvania's Textbook and Course Supplies Manager, Adam Smith.
"We know course materials are a large expense and by giving students more options, we can help drive costs down.
"This is why we are excited to partner with York College of Pennsylvania to provide faculty and administrators powerful tools that will help reduce course materials costs for students."

SUNY Fredonia Prioritizing Student Success with Akademos Partnership

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

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FREDONIA, N.Y., Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The State University of New York at Fredonia has partnered with Akademos to launch an online bookstore for the Summer 2023 semester. The on-campus bookstore will continue to operate in University Commons.

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FREDONIA, N.Y., Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The State University of New York at Fredonia has partnered with Akademos to launch an online bookstore for the Summer 2023 semester.
The platform also provides data and analytics to help oversee individual student engagement and support student success.
Fredonia is known for its strong academic programs, attractive architecture and grounds, rich campus life, and commitment to student engagement and success.
All aspects of course material purchasing and delivery are taken care of, so you can focus on what matters - student success.

Affordability and Convenience Reign Supreme for UT Southern's New Online Bookstore

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

PULASKI, Tenn., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Tennessee Southern, formerly known as Martin Methodist College, was founded in 1870 and serves approximately 800 full-time students. The four-year institution officially joined the University of Tennessee system in 2021, making it the first new campus within the system since 1969. The institution offers over 38 areas of study and is located between Chattanooga and Memphis, along Tennessee's southern border.

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The four-year institution officially joined the University of Tennessee system in 2021, making it the first new campus within the system since 1969.
The institution offers over 38 areas of study and is located between Chattanooga and Memphis, along Tennessee's southern border.
UT Southern transitioned from managing book sales through their campus store to the online bookstore platform, Akademos , to support the Fall 2022 semester.
More than just an online bookstore, an Akademos technology-driven solution is the bookstore experience every college and university with unique needs deserves.

North Park University Online Textbooks and Content Platform Boosts Affordability

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

North Park selected course content platform Akademos to boost college affordability and support student success by offering access to all required textbooks and course materials through a new online bookstore operation for its nearly 3,000 students.

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North Park selected course content platform Akademos to boost college affordability and support student success by offering access to all required textbooks and course materials through a new online bookstore operation for its nearly 3,000 students.
To reduce their overall out-of-pocket costs from purchasing textbooks, North Park's new online bookstore platform will offer students a more financially accessible marketplace for course content.
North Park will also expand access to a wide range of low-cost course materials, including digital and hard copy versions of required texts.
North Park University is city-centered, intercultural, and emerging as the model for Christian higher education in 21st Century America.