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Our new podcast, Higher Listenings, offers a lively look at the trends and people shaping the future of higher education. Listen now: https://linktr.ee/higherlistenings
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It’s an honor to be named to the 2026 #GSV150 list! The annual report recognizes the most transformational growth companies shaping the future of digital learning and workforce skills. Congratulations to all organizations recognized!

View the full list: www.asugsvsummit.com/gsv-150?0314...
🎉 Higher Listenings is back with Season 3!
In our season opener, Dr. Michelle Miller joins us to talk about building classes where motivation flows from connection, not compliance. Small shifts, big impact, and more joy in the classroom.
🎧 Listen now: linktr.ee/higherlisten...
Discover Top Hat’s Ultimate Student Engagement Toolkit: your go-to resource packed with evidence-based strategies to energize your classroom.

What's inside:
👉 Ready-to-use lesson plan templates
👉 Team-building activities
👉 Tips to ethically apply AI

Access now: bit.ly/3JCa3uR
AI is transforming higher ed. The question isn’t if it belongs in the classroom, but how.

Our Chief Academic Officer, Brad Cohen, shares how AI can help personalize learning and empower student success in The Toronto Star.

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New school: What artificial intelligence means for higher education
As generative AI and other tools become ubiquitous, universities are reevaluating traditional forms of teaching and assessing student performance.
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Feeling more like a classroom cop than an educator? You’re not alone.

Join Dr. Michelle Miller, author of "Minds Online," on Sept. 18 at 2 PM ET as we explore how ‘Same-Side Pedagogy’ leads to greater trust, motivation and collaboration in the classroom.

RSVP now: bit.ly/4oUUVsi
Assessment should teach, not just test. That’s why we’re excited to bring the OpenClass IP — and founder Alec Kretch — to Top Hat! The acquisition will advance our mission to support deeper learning through personalized, authentic assignments.

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Top Hat Acquires OpenClass IP and Welcomes Founder to Team
Top Hat acquires OpenClass IP and welcomes founder Alec Kretch to expand authentic, AI-powered assessment for real-world learning
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Top Hat's AI-powered assistant, Ace, just became even more powerful!

Faculty can now generate AI-powered examples tailored to student interests and offer personalized practice that turns mistakes into learning opportunities.

Discover Ace today: bit.ly/4lPCxPw
Top Hat Ace: Expanded AI Makes Active, Personalized Learning More Accessible
The latest enhancements to Ace’s capabilities help educators create more relevant and effective learning experiences, with greater confidence.
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Hey educators! 👋 Ready to boost student engagement this fall? Our refreshed Student Engagement toolkit is packed with resources including:

👉 Tips to encourage responsible #AI use
👉 Templates to kickoff syllabus design and course prep
👉 On-demand talks from #highered's biggest names

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Top Hat's Ultimate Student Engagement Toolkit to Maximize Course Success | Top Hat
Unlock student engagement student engagement strategies to elevate your course, maximize classroom impact, and foster an equitable learning environment. Start transforming your teaching today!
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We're proud to announce a new partnership with @universityofga.bsky.social! Our agreement will allow students and faculty to access Top Hat at no cost. This initiative reinforces UGA's dedication to high-impact teaching and student affordability.

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University of Georgia Equips Faculty and Students with Free Access to Top Hat
New license agreement provides all students and faculty with free access to Top Hat, reinforcing UGA’s strategic focus on affordability, student success, and innovation in teaching
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We’re honored to be named Courseware Solution Provider of the Year in the 2025 EdTech Breakthrough Awards! A huge thank you to our team and the thousands of faculty who inspire us every day. tophat.com/press-releas...
Top Hat Named Courseware Solution Provider of the Year
Top Hat, the leader in student engagement solutions for higher education, has been named the 2025 Courseware Solution Provider of the Year.
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Keeping students engaged in a large lecture isn’t easy—but it’s far from impossible. On June 18, join Dr. Michelle Cadieux (@mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social) for a conversation on how she turned her 500+ person course into a vibrant learning community with over 90% attendance.

RSVP: bit.ly/3HbIsPP
Is teaching a source of stress or joy for you? Join Dr. @sarosecav.bsky.social (author of "The Spark of Learning") at Top Hat Engage: Virtual Edition for research-backed strategies to help your classes flourish.

Join us on June 18 by signing up here: bit.ly/3HbIsPP

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If students can get answers from #AI, what are we doing in the classroom? Dr. @toddzakrajsek.bsky.social’s answer starts with a personal trainer... and ends with a whole new take on classroom discussions.
Tune into the latest episode of #higherlistenings this weekend! We share how flexible, mission-aligned technology isn’t just supporting learning—it’s quietly shaping outcomes where it matters most: in the classroom.

Listen now: linktr.ee/higherlisten...

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We sit down with two inspiring educators at California State University, San Bernardino who share how they charted a 3% decline in drop, fail, withdrawal and incomplete rates since using a Top Hat Interactive eText.

Read their story: bit.ly/4jCmF23
How a Top Hat eText Improved DFWI Rates By 3% in Public Speaking
How two professors moved their DFWI rates from 14 to 11 percent with the help of an Interactive Top Hat eText.
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“Top Hat helped reduce exam anxiety. Because each chapter has built-in questions that check for understanding, we have been able to eliminate formal testing which allows faculty to focus more on speaking performance."
How a Top Hat eText Improved DFWI Rates By 3% in Public Speaking
How two professors moved their DFWI rates from 14 to 11 percent with the help of an Interactive Top Hat eText.
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"As a user or partner, you can trust that we're following the best global practices to manage risks and keep your information safe," says Que Sengmany, Director of Information Security.

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Top Hat is Now ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certified!
At Top Hat, we take the protection of user data extremely seriously. That’s why we’re proud to be ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified!
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Big news: Top Hat is now officially ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified! 🎉 This is the gold standard for information security management worldwide.
"We knew we wanted to bridge the gap between student readiness and employer needs."

Dr. Corey Clem of Texas Tech University shares how a customizable Top Hat eText prepares students for the workplace *and* saves learners more than $275,000 since adoption. #textbook #highered

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How a Custom Top Hat eText Prepares Students for Their Careers
By authoring a customizable Top Hat eText, this professor has saved students more than $275,000 on course materials. Read more.
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Innovation doesn’t always need a master plan. Sometimes, it just takes guts. In our newest #HigherListenings episode, we chat with Dr. Demian Hommel—teaching fellow @oregonstate.edu, serial risk-taker, and unshakable optimist.