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June 20, 2023

Instructure's Canvas Expands Dominance as the Preferred LMS of Top-Rated Universities in the Philippines and United States

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — June 21, 2023 — With the recent addition of the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines and Duke University in the U.S., Canvas, the learning management system created by global edtech firm Instructure, has emerged as the preferred learning platform solution of four of the Philippines’ top-rated universities and all ten top-rated universities in the United States. Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU), De La Salle University (DLSU), University of the Philippines (UP) and
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June 08, 2023

Deepak Chopra, Arianna Huffington, Dr. Jordan Nguyen to Keynote InstructureCon 2023 Conference

First in-person InstructureCon since 2019 highlights latest edtech trends through more than 130 sessions from fellow educators and inspiring thinkers SALT LAKE CITY — June 8, 2023 — Instructure, the maker of Canvas, announces the lineup for its annual conference, InstructureCon 2023. Already known as one of the premier education technology and digital learning conferences, InstructureCon takes a huge leap forward this year as it addresses some of the most impactful edtech insights and tips on
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April 19, 2023

Dominican Province of the Philippines (DPP) Schools Select Canvas to Elevate Learning Experiences

Over 56,000 students across eight institutions and nine campuses will benefit from the elevated edtech environment Philippines — 19 April 2023 — Today, Instructure , the maker of Canvas, announced that the University of Santo Tomas System has chosen Canvas as its new Learning Management System (LMS) to improve collaboration, implement academic and technological advancements and meet changing student and faculty needs. The implementation will benefit the University of Santo Tomas and other DPP
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March 31, 2023

Instructure’s Melissa Loble named Chair of 1EdTech Board of Directors

Instructure’s chief customer experience officer to further the 1EdTech mission to power learner potential SALT LAKE CITY — March 31, 2023 — Instructure, the maker of Canvas, has announced that Melissa Loble, its chief customer experience officer, has been named chair of the board for 1EdTech, the world’s leading non-profit collaboration dedicated to powering learner potential by fostering an open, trusted and innovative edtech ecosystem. Loble brings a wealth of experience in the edtech industry
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March 30, 2023

Instructure Launches Canvas Admin Analytics, Providing Powerful LMS Engagement Insights to Help Administrators Drive Student Success

Robust analytics solution available for all Canvas customers at no additional cost SALT LAKE CITY — March 31, 2023 — Instructure, the maker of Canvas, has announced the release of Canvas Admin Analytics, a powerful new set of features available to all Canvas LMS customers at no additional cost starting today. Canvas Admin Analytics provides administrators with valuable self-service analytics to understand Canvas adoption and usage, course activity and outcomes and student engagement. This new
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March 23, 2023

Instructure Wins Two Silver Stevie® Awards in 2023 Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH– March 23, 2023 – Instructure, the makers of Canvas, has been presented with two Silver Stevie® Awards in the Virtual Technology Sales Enablement and Pre-sales Team of the Year and Customer Service Department of the Year - Consumer Products & Services categories in the 17th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. The Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service are the world’s top honors for customer service, contact center, business development and sales
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February 07, 2023

Instructure's Jack Jackson Honored as a 2023 CRN Channel Chief

The award recognizes top IT executives responsible for building a robust channel ecosystem SALT LAKE CITY — February 7, 2023 — Instructure, the maker of Canvas, today announced that CRN ®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized Jack Jackson, Vice President of Global Channels at Instructure, as a 2023 Channel Chief. The annual list honors outstanding IT channel executives who work tirelessly to advance the channel agenda and deliver successful channel partner programs and strategies
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January 10, 2023

Instructure Names Chris Ball as President and Chief Operating Officer

Former GM of Adobe’s commercial business will focus on accelerating global growth, improving efficiency and delivering excellent customer experience SALT LAKE CITY — January 10, 2023 — Instructure, the maker of Canvas, today announced that Chris Ball has been named the company’s new President and Chief Operating Officer, effective January 9. In the newly-created role of President and COO, Ball oversees the go-to-market strategy and customer lifecycle, including marketing, revenue operations
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December 15, 2022

Instructure Acquires LearnPlatform, Adding Evidence-Based EdTech Application Insight to the Instructure Learning Platform

LearnPlatform empowers educators and their organizations to evaluate and manage digital learning products to improve student outcomes SALT LAKE CITY — December 15, 2022 — Instructure Holdings, Inc. ( Instructure) (NYSE: INST) today announced it has completed the acquisition of LearnPlatform, the leading provider of technology that enables educators and their institutions to research, select and evaluate digital learning solutions. This unique platform equips stakeholders across the educational
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