Thomson Learning announced in a press release today that it will change its name to Cengage Learning effective August 31. The company, recently acquired by Apax Partners and OMERS Capital Partners, says the new name is based on being at the “center of engagement” for its customers worldwide. “Increasingly, our customers recognize that their success depends on being constructively engaged with others involved in teaching, learning and research,” said Ronald Dunn, chief executive officer, Thomson Learning. “The name Cengage Learning reflects our commitment to promoting engagement and improving results for all of our customers.”