FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barnes & Noble College (BNC), a Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) company and a leading solutions provider for higher education, today announced that First Day Complete^® will be offered across 263 campuses representing more than 1.43 million students* during the Fall 2026 academic term, approximately 26% more students than in Fall 2025. Spanning 40 states, the program’s continued expansion reflects growing institutional adoption as colleges and universities seek solutions that remove barriers to student success, improve affordability, simplify the course material experience for students and families, and support broader institutional priorities.