The Knack Partner Awards celebrate campuses that go above and beyond to expand access, scale impact, and empower students through peer tutoring.
In this multi-part series, we’ve been highlighting institutions that are reimagining academic support in powerful ways.
In our third installment, we're excited to recognize two exceptional programs whose efforts embody the best of what peer learning can offer.
Tutor Excellence Award: Northeastern University
Peer tutoring thrives when students are given the support, structure, and space to succeed. Northeastern University has mastered this approach, earning this year’s Tutor Excellence Award for having the highest number of verified peer tutors.
What sets Northeastern apart isn’t just scale—it’s strategy. The team has invested deeply in their tutors, championing their development through:
- Purposeful programming
- Consistent outreach
- A culture of encouragement and visibility
“We really appreciate your partnership and the recognition of these milestones! We are very proud of our tutors and they will be very excited to hear about their accomplishments.”
– Northeastern University
By putting peer tutors at the center of their academic support model, Northeastern is proving that empowered students can be your greatest asset.
Breakthrough Performer: New College of Florida
The Breakthrough Performer award recognizes a campus that has dramatically increased engagement with Knack across the board—and New College of Florida delivered.
With a 448% increase in overall tutoring activity, New College led all partners in:
- Percentage of tutors who held 2+ sessions
- Percentage of students who created a profile and booked a session
- Percentage of the student body serving as active tutors
Their success wasn’t accidental. Under the leadership of Dr. Travis Lee, the program focused on human connection: strategic tutor recommendations, a welcoming in-person tutoring environment, and compelling messaging that made Knack feel accessible and exciting.
This isn’t just a data story. It’s a story of persistence, people, and progress.
Why These Wins Matter
Northeastern and New College of Florida are proof that peer tutoring can be both scalable and deeply personal. Whether it's through robust tutor networks or student-first programming, these institutions are demonstrating what’s possible when academic support is driven by intentionality and care.
We’re proud to celebrate their wins—and we’re even more excited to see what they do next.
Explore how Knack can partner with your campus at joinknack.com.
