Ripon College Partners with Akademos to Roll Out Online Store for Branded Merchandise and Textbooks

Building upon their deep rooted spirit of opportunity, accessibility, and possibility, Ripon College, a widely respected private liberal arts institution and member of the Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM), has selected Akademos as its partner in developing an online store for merchandise and course materials. The new store already is supporting Ripon’s diverse population, with plans to have the full transition complete for the spring 21 semester.

Powered by Akademos software, the Ripon-branded online store will focus on affordability and convenience while helping Ripon maintain and build its reputation for providing exceptional value to students.

“It is important for us to provide a high-quality digital marketplace for students, so we’re excited about the partnership with Akademos,” said Andrea Young, vice president for finance. “The Akademos software will give Ripon an easy-to-use and engaging platform where students can shop for both affordable course materials as well as apparel and merchandise to show off their Red Hawks pride.”

The shopping experience at the Ripon online bookstore will be personalized to each student to provide a seamless experience, regardless of their location. Having one centralized location to access course materials will benefit both students and faculty.

The platform also provides administration tools to simplify the course materials adoption process and measure utilization trends in real time. This data will help strengthen the College’s educational traditions and promote student academic success.

“We’re delighted about our new partnership with Ripon College,” said Akademos CEO Raj Kaji. “Our technology and comprehensive platform will drive student engagement for both textbooks and merchandise. This will ensure each student is supported for a successful semester on day one while providing options to show off their school spirit.”

About Ripon College

Established in 1851, Ripon College is Wisconsin’s best-value private college and a national leader in innovative liberal arts education. Ripon is a member of the prestigious Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM) and competes athletically as part of the Midwest Conference. There are more than 80 areas of study and pre-professional programs, and the five-course Catalyst curriculum rigorously develops the 21st-century skills employers seek while offering extensive flexibility and streamlining the path to graduation. The campus comprises 250 tree-lined acres, several historic buildings; the 130-acre Ceresco Prairie Conservancy; and Willmore Center, the athletics, health and wellness facility, which includes Wisconsin’s best NCAA-regulation indoor track.

About Akademos

More than just an online bookstore, an Akademos technology-driven solution is a customizable bookstore experience every unique institution can benefit from. Whether the bookstore is a service for students or a revenue generator, the platform supports prioritizing readiness, textbook affordability, and retention with all models including Equitable Access, Inclusive Access, Student Choice, or a combination. All aspects of textbook and course material purchasing and delivery are taken care of so you can focus on what matters – student success. A true partnership – Akademos provides unmatched customer support along with access to tools and analytics needed to take each student’s college experience to the next level. Learn more at akademos.com.