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How Campuses Can Make Asking for Help Normal This Semester

As students return to campus, they’re bringing more than course schedules and dorm essentials. They’re also bringing expectations about who belongs, who succeeds, and who gets to ask for help. For many, particularly first-generation or historically underserved students, these assumptions can create real obstacles. Academic support may be available, but if it doesn’t feel accessible or welcoming, it often goes unused.

Nothing Changes If Nothing Changes: What Higher Ed Can Learn from Eras of Transformation

There was a time when chalk dust filled the air and faculty meetings debated whether whiteboards...

The Freshman Transition: How Peer Tutoring Helps Students Thrive, Not Just Survive

For many students, the first year of college is one of the most exciting times of their lives. It’s...

Building Academic Confidence Early: Knack’s Partnership with Union County

Middle school is more than a developmental milestone. It’s a defining moment. The habits, mindsets,...

Facing the Enrollment Cliff: Why Business Schools Need Scalable, High-Impact Student Support Now

Across higher education, the “enrollment cliff” is no longer a distant concern. Business school...

How Peer Tutoring Helps Institutions Tackle Higher Ed’s Toughest Challenges

Higher education is facing mounting challenges that demand scalable, student-centered solutions. In...

From Campus to Classroom: Why Local College Students Are a Game-Changer for K–12 Tutoring

Across the country, K–12 schools are searching for new ways to help students recover academically...

Charleston’s Next Chapter in Student Success: Peer Learning Powered by Knack

At the College of Charleston, student success isn’t just a priority. It’s a community-wide...

From Peer Tutor to Workforce Leader: How Knack’s SDP Bridges Academic Support and Career Readiness

Most students graduate with academic knowledge, but many still struggle to explain the real-world...

Why Business Schools Are Turning to Peer Tutoring for Career Readiness

As economic uncertainty continues to shape the future of work, business schools are facing...

UNH’s Playbook for Closing Gaps and Boosting Retention with Knack and EAB’s Navigate360

At the University of New Hampshire (UNH), student success isn’t left to chance. It’s coordinated,...

What Keeps Students in College? Belonging. Connection. Peer Support.

The Real Reason Students Leave

A student on the brink of dropping out rarely cites coursework...