BOSTON, March 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Cengage, an
education and technology company, and Barnes & Noble Education,
Inc. (NYSE: BNED), a leading provider of educational products and
services solutions for higher education and K-12 institutions,
today announced that beginning in August, Cengage Unlimited
subscriptions will be offered at Barnes & Noble Education's
1,480 campus stores and their school branded e-commerce sites
through its Barnes & Noble
College and MBS Textbook Exchange subsidiaries.
Announced this past December, a Cengage Unlimited subscription
gives students access to all the company's digital higher education
course materials—more than 22,000 products across 70 disciplines
and more than 675 courses—for $119.99
a semester (or $179.99 for 1 year,
$239.99 for 2 years), no matter how
many Cengage materials they use. Students using the
world-class digital platforms have the option of free print
rentals, paying only a $7.99 shipping
fee.
"We have a strong relationship with Barnes & Noble Education
rooted in a shared dedication to improving the student experience.
Together we are expanding options for students seeking more
affordable learning materials," said Todd
Markson, Chief Strategy Officer, Cengage. "Our partnership
on Cengage Unlimited helps to ensure this compelling and affordable
subscription service to our full catalog of high quality learning
materials will get in the hands of as many students as
possible."
"At Barnes & Noble College,
we aim to support students and faculty by ensuring they have all of
the tools they need to succeed in the classroom," said Patrick
Haze, Vice President, Course Materials, Barnes & Noble College. "We are pleased to grow our
offerings to now provide the millions of students and faculty we
serve with even greater access to affordable, accessible course
materials."
"As a valued partner for schools nationwide, we understand the
important role affordable course materials play in driving student
success. We look forward to further expanding the robust selection
of learning materials we offer with Cengage Unlimited," said
Bill Dampier, Executive Vice
President, MBS Textbook Exchange.
Cengage and Barnes & Noble Education will leverage their
digital integration technology to seamlessly deliver Cengage
digital products and Cengage Unlimited to students. Cengage digital
products are also available through Barnes & Noble College's First Day™ inclusive access
program, ensuring that students have materials readily available at
the start of class.
Following other recent partnership announcements, this agreement
highlights the continued momentum towards making Cengage Unlimited,
the first of its kind affordable subscription service, accessible
to all students wherever they are.
For more information, visit Cengage.com/Unlimited.
About Cengage
Cengage is the education and technology
company built for learners. As the largest US-based provider of
teaching and learning materials for higher ed, we offer valuable
options at affordable price points. Our industry-leading
initiatives include Cengage Unlimited, the first-of-its-kind
all-access digital subscription service. We embrace
innovation to create learning experiences that build confidence and
momentum toward the future students want. Headquartered in
Boston, Cengage also serves K-12,
library and workforce training markets around the world. Visit us
at www.cengage.com or find us on Facebook or Twitter.
About Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.
Barnes &
Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED), a leading provider of
educational products and services solutions for higher education
and K-12 institutions, enhances the academic and social purpose of
educational institutions. Through its Barnes & Noble College and MBS subsidiaries, Barnes &
Noble Education operates 1,480 physical and virtual bookstores and
serves more than 6 million students and faculty, and offers a suite
of digital software, content and services including
direct-to-student study tools. The Company also operates one of the
largest textbook wholesale distribution channels in the United States. Barnes & Noble
Education acts as a strategic partner to drive student success,
provide value and support to students and faculty, and create
loyalty and improve retention, while supporting the financial goals
of our college and university partners.
BNED companies include:Barnes & Noble College Booksellers,
LLC, MBS Textbook Exchange, LLC, BNED LoudCloud, LLC, Student
Brands, LLC, and Promoversity, LLC. General information on Barnes
& Noble Education may be obtained by visiting the Company's
corporate website: www.bned.com.
Media Contacts:
Lindsay Stanley, Cengage
203-965-8634, lindsay.stanley@cengage.com
Carolyn Brown, Barnes & Noble
Education, Inc.
908-991-2967, cbrown@bned.com
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