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April 02, 2024

Instructure works with The University of Manchester to implement Canvas LMS, improving digital and lifelong learning

The University selected the Canvas learning management system to offer a more consistent and modern approach to digital pedagogy, improve flexibility and better management tools for lifelong learning and non-traditional learners. LONDON, 2 APRIL – Instructure Holdings, Inc. ( Instructure) (NYSE: INST), the leading learning ecosystem and maker of Canvas, announced today that The University of Manchester has selected Canvas as a replacement for its legacy learning management system (LMS) to align
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February 01, 2024

Instructure Completes Acquisition of Parchment, the World’s Largest Academic Credential Management Platform and Network

Expands Instructure’s market-leading teaching and learning ecosystem by providing learners with a lifelong record of their journey SALT LAKE CITY — February 1, 2024 — Instructure Holdings, Inc. ( Instructure) (NYSE: INST), the leading learning ecosystem and maker of Canvas, announced today it has completed the acquisition of Parchment, the world’s largest credential management platform and network. Parchment has over 13,000 customers and has exchanged more than 165 million credentials over two
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January 17, 2024

Montana University System Selects the Instructure Learning Platform to Extend Educational Access to Rural Learners Across the State

15 states have now deployed statewide Canvas LMS implementations SALT LAKE CITY — January 17, 2024 — Instructure, the leading learning ecosystem and maker of Canvas, today announced that the Montana University System (the MUS), the state’s system of public colleges and universities, has selected the Canvas learning management system (LMS) as part of a major statewide initiative to transform and modernize its learning experience and increase student success. By unifying the learning experience on
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January 10, 2024

Instructure Names Rachel Orston as Chief Customer Officer to Build on Legacy of Transformative Customer Experience

SALT LAKE CITY — January 10, 2024 — Instructure, the leading learning platform and maker of Canvas, today announced Rachel Orston as its new Chief Customer Officer. Instructure’s CX team leverages real-world educational experience as it helps customers improve student outcomes, with over half of its CX team having taught or worked in educational institutions. Former Chief Customer Experience Officer Melissa Loble now assumes the newly-created Chief Academic Officer role full-time to further
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December 07, 2023

Instructure Achieves Two More Certifications: ISO 27001 for Impact and SOC 2 for Canvas Catalog, Demonstrating Commitment to Quality and Security

Prestigious certifications demonstrate commitment to customer satisfaction and data security SALT LAKE CITY — December 7, 2023 — Instructure, the leading learning platform and maker of Canvas, today announced the achievement of ISO 27001 certification for Impact by Instructure and SOC 2 attestation for Canvas Catalog. These reports underscore Instructure's unyielding dedication to the highest quality standards, data security, privacy and compliance in the edtech industry. As Instructure
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November 08, 2023

Largest Edtech User Group, Instructure’s Community, Celebrates 2 Million Member Milestone

Serving visitors from 233 countries and translated into 13 languages, Instructure’s Community is a hub for support, learning, sharing and camaraderie for Instructure Learning Platform users worldwide SALT LAKE CITY — NOVEMBER 8, 2023 — Instructure (NYSE: INST), the leading learning platform and maker of Canvas, today celebrates a significant milestone as it welcomes the 2 millionth member of the Community, the online resource for global users of the Instructure Learning Platform. The Instructure
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October 30, 2023

Instructure Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Parchment, the World's Largest Academic Credential Management Platform and Network

Expands Instructure's market-leading teaching and learning platform by providing learners with a lifelong record of their journey SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Instructure Holdings, Inc. ( Instructure) (NYSE: INST), the leading learning platform and maker of Canvas, announced today it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Parchment. Parchment has more than 15,000 customers and has exchanged more than 165 million credentials over two decades. With this transaction
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October 10, 2023

Instructure’s Annual Higher Education Research Defines Critical Needs for Students’ Lifelong Learning Success

Skills-based and lifelong learning options, access to technology, generative AI guidelines and training and mental health support are the top areas shaping the trends and challenges for higher education SALT LAKE CITY — October 10, 2023 — Instructure, the leading learning platform and maker of Canvas LMS, today released the results from its annual global 2023 State of Student Success and Engagement in Higher Education report, in partnership with Hanover Research. The study encapsulates current
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September 21, 2023

Instructure Announces Exclusive Partnership with K16 Solutions, Bringing Seamless Archiving to All Canvas Users

Canvas Archiving Powered by K16 Solutions helps institutions safeguard student data, save time SALT LAKE CITY — September 21, 2023 — Instructure, the leading learning platform and maker of Canvas, today announced an exclusive partnership with K16 Solutions, the industry leader for content and data migration and integration, extending access to a simple yet powerful archiving solution to all Canvas customers. Institutions have long been overwhelmed with safeguarding student and course-level data
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