Student Brands careers

Students Brands was acquired by Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. in 2017, and operates as a standalone subsidiary.

The Student Brands team is passionate about student insights, data driven leadership, and innovations in education.
With 20+ direct-to-student sites under management in 10+ countries, we are in touch with millions of students around the world every month, helping them succeed in high school, college, and post-graduate studies.

Founded by Blaine Vess and Chris Nelson in 1999, Student Brands originally provided a search engine to help students complete research papers. It eventually shifted toward a content-sharing model and has grown into an established destination for students looking to learn and increase their knowledge on nearly any topic. Prior to being acquired, Student Brands was self-funded and its network continues to support more than 90 million visitors a month.