UWorld Acquires Aspen Publishing from Transom Capital

Transom Capital Acquires Wolters Kluwer U.S. Legal Education Business (Renamed Aspen Publishing)

December 2, 2021

Education

Transom Capital Group acquired Wolters Kluwer's U.S. Legal Education business and the business will operate as Aspen Publishing, a provider of casebooks, study aids and digital learning tools for law schools and students. Transom will invest in product innovation and growth, partnering with Aspen management to expand digital learning and institutional solutions.

Aspen Publishing Acquires Full Ownership of JD-Next

November 19, 2024

Education

Aspen Publishing, a subsidiary of UWorld, has acquired full ownership of JD-Next, the law school preparation course and alternative admissions exam developed by University of Arizona researchers. The acquisition follows a year in which Aspen held an exclusive license to administer the program and will enable further investment, technology development, and expansion of JD-Next to additional law schools and students nationwide.

UWorld Acquires Themis Bar Review

August 1, 2020

Education

UWorld, a provider of online test-preparation tools, has acquired Themis Bar Review to expand into legal education and strengthen its bar exam offerings. Themis, a leading fully online bar review provider known for its AI-driven study tools and published pass rates, will continue operating under the UWorld umbrella with access to UWorld's product and technology enhancements.

U.S. News & World Report Acquires TeenLife

August 14, 2024

Education

U.S. News & World Report has acquired TeenLife, an online discovery platform for experiential learning opportunities for students in grades 7–12. TeenLife will join U.S. News's CollegeAdvisor division to expand student-facing resources and integrate TeenLife's directory, guides and virtual events with CollegeAdvisor's admissions support offerings.

Transom Capital Group Acquires WellBiz Brands

January 22, 2026

Consumer Products

Transom Capital Group, a Los Angeles–based private equity firm, has completed its acquisition of WellBiz Brands, Inc., a Denver‑headquartered multi‑brand beauty and wellness franchisor. Transom said it will apply operational expertise and new investment to accelerate franchise development, improve profitability, enhance franchisee support and expand the company's membership‑driven platform across its more than 700 locations.

UWorld Acquires RxPrep

April 28, 2020

Education

UWorld has acquired RxPrep, a leading provider of online NAPLEX and pharmacy law exam review courses, as part of its continued expansion in healthcare education. The acquisition will integrate RxPrep's trusted study materials and instructors into UWorld's platform and deliver product and technology enhancements to pharmacy students and educators.