Founded in 2012 in Chicago, Illinois by Brian Cody, Rob Walsh, and Cory Schires, Scholastica is a web-based software platform designed to modernize the management of academic journals. The company focuses on integrating peer review systems and open access publishing tools to streamline the publishing process for small and medium-sized publishers. Scholastica's core mission is to help academic publishers work more efficiently and effectively, thereby furthering their scholarly missions.
Notable affiliated people include the founders, who were graduate students at the University of Chicago when they started the company. Scholastica has made significant strides in the academic publishing industry, offering a comprehensive suite of services that includes peer review management, article production, and open access journal hosting. The platform has been well-received for its user-friendly interface and ability to simplify complex publishing workflows, making a substantial impact on how academic research is disseminated.