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  1. Top Hat is Acquiring Aktiv Learning to Transform STEM Education at Scale

    The addition significantly expands Top Hat’s reach and leadership as the modern course engagement platform for higher education.

  2. Top Hat Hires Seasoned Technology Leader Timothy Tomlinson as Chief Technology Officer

    A transformational leader of product and technology teams, Tomlinson’s deep knowledge of the education technology landscape will be indispensable in advancing Top Hat’s growth and innovation strategy

  3. Tech in Motion Announces Top Hat as 2022 Tech for Good Winner in Toronto Timmy Awards, Contender for North American Award

    The Best Tech for Good award recognizes organizations that are using disruptive technology to tackle today’s most pressing social issues.

  4. Top Hat Welcomes Nicole Taylor, Silicon Valley Community Foundation CEO and Former University Dean, to Its Board of Directors

    Nicole Taylor’s unique combination of higher education executive leadership and commitment to championing issues of social equity will be invaluable in guiding Top Hat’s mission.

  5. Top Hat Named One of Canada’s Top Growing Companies by the Globe and Mail for Second Year

    Top Hat, the leading dynamic courseware platform for higher education, is delighted to announce it has been named to the Globe and Mail’s Top Growing Companies listing for the second year in a row.

  6. Top Hat Deepens Executive Leadership Team with New Chief Product Officer, Chief Academic Officer and Managing Director, Learning Solutions

    The appointment of three executives adds new depth and experience to accelerate the growth of Top Hat’s dynamic courseware platform across North American colleges and universities TORONTO — May 25, 2022 — Top Hat, the leading dynamic courseware platform for higher education, is delighted to welcome Hong Bui as Chief Product Officer, Bradley Cohen as […]

  7. Top Hat Hires Seasoned Higher Education Executive Maggie Leen as Chief Marketing Officer

    A proven leader with a track record of driving aggressive growth strategies, Leen most notably dedicated 14 years to helping build Pearson into a global leader in educational technology and content As institutions and educators increasingly turn to Top Hat as a trusted partner to improve student engagement, outcomes, and retention, Leen joins an executive […]

  8. Top Hat Recognized in The Globe and Mail’s Third-annual Ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies

    TORONTO — September 24, 2021 — Top Hat, the leading teaching and learning platform for higher education, today announced it placed No. 280 on the 2021 Report on Business ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies.  Canada’s Top Growing Companies ranks Canadian companies on three-year revenue growth. Launched in 2019, the Canada’s Top Growing Companies editorial […]

  9. Top Hat Acquires Morton Publishing Company, Broadens Student Access to Interactive Course Materials in Sciences

    Acquisition brings a robust catalog of best-selling labs and course materials across a number of markets and disciplines onto Top Hat’s innovative teaching platform Morton’s content is brought to life with interactive elements to facilitate critical thinking and problem-solving skills Educators who adopt these titles on Top Hat’s all-in-one teaching platform have the flexibility to […]

  10. Top Hat Strengthens Executive Bench with New Chief Revenue Officer and First Chief Legal Officer to Fuel Global Growth Acceleration

    Building on Top Hat’s recent $130M Series E fundraise and CEO leadership transition, the company’s latest executive hires will accelerate its next phase of global growth and impact Former sales leader at Bazaarvoice, Matt Schurk, brings proven track record for leading high-performing teams and delivering predictable revenue growth as Top Hat’s new CRO Top Hat’s […]

  11. Virginia Commonwealth University and Top Hat Partner to Improve Student Affordability and Deliver More Dynamic and Valuable Learning Experiences

    Most students are openly questioning the ROI of a higher ed degree, with less than one in five (19 percent) students reporting that the learning experience during the COVID-19 pandemic has been worth the cost of tuition The pandemic also highlighted the difficulty of providing equitable access to education, with one in three students experiencing […]

  12. Higher Education Instructors Get Powerful New Teaching Tools as D2L and Top Hat Join Forces

    Educators now will have better, more flexible tools at their disposal to help their learners succeed in any teaching environment

  13. Lessons From a Year of Pandemic Learning: Survey of 3,052 Higher Ed Students Reveals Their Expectations for Instruction and Educational Value in the Fall 2021 Academic Term

    Student sentiments about learning during the COVID-19 pandemic: what's worked, what hasn't, and their expectations in the next normal.

  14. Taylor & Francis and Top Hat Announce Partnership to Support Higher Ed Educators and Students with Engaging, Interactive Course Content

    Four of Taylor & Francis’ most popular textbooks will be converted into digital interactive courseware on Top Hat’s proven active learning courseware platform Educators who adopt these textbooks will have the flexibility to bring active learning to life for students in both in-person and online classrooms, with tools to take attendance, present slides, host discussions, […]

  15. Top Hat Embarks on Next Phase of Growth with $130M USD Series E Fundraise and New CEO

    New funding and leadership will accelerate digital transformation of higher ed publishing industry and propel global growth

  16. Top Hat Acquires Fountainhead Press, Leads Digital Transformation of Traditional Higher Ed Textbook Industry

    Acquisition brings more than 500 titles used at 400 institutions onto Top Hat’s proven active learning courseware platform Fountainhead’s high-quality academic content will be fully integrated into Top Hat’s all-in-one teaching platform, enabling educators who adopt these titles to deliver transformative student-centric learning experiences that change the nature of the way students learn Fountainhead Press […]

  17. Top Hat Field Report: Higher Ed Teaching Strategies for Fall 2021

    Online learning is here to stay — even when campuses re-open

  18. Student Sentiment for Fall 2020: Survey of 3,412 Higher Ed Students Finds Educators Prioritizing Human Connections and Active Learning, Influencing Higher Likelihood of Student Retention in Spring 2021 and Beyond

    The role of educators has become more important than ever, impacting student motivation, engagement, and retention.

  19. Top Hat CTO Bhavin Shah Wins 2020 Report on Business Best Executive Award

    Shah’s proven track record of customer focus and technical innovation recognized with award from The Globe and Mail celebrating excellence among non-CEO leaders

  20. Top Hat Chooses Vonage to Power Video Capabilities for its Widely Adopted All-in-One Higher Education Teaching Platform

    Top Hat enables educators to keep students engaged with real-time video lecture streaming and access to recordings of class meetings