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2025 Knack Partner Awards: Honoring Peer Tutoring Excellence at Northeastern and New College of Florida

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.

Recognizing the 2025 Buzz Builder Award Winners: Celebrating Champions of Student Engagement

Some people don’t just promote programs; they create a campus-wide movement.That’s what the Buzz...

Celebrating the Champions Behind the Scenes: The 2025 Outstanding Knack Advocate Award Winners

Behind every thriving peer tutoring program is someone who makes it all possible. Someone who...

The New Economics of Student Success: Why Academic Support Needs Fresh Thinking

Sustaining Student Support Amid Shifting Budgets

Across the country, colleges and universities are...

Soft Skills, Real Impact: Preparing Students for What Comes Next

When we talk about preparing students for life after college, the conversation often centers on...

Designing for Every Moment in the Student Lifecycle

Students don’t just need support at major milestones like enrollment, re-enrollment, or graduation...

High-Impact Practices, Peer Tutoring, and Underrepresented Student Retention

Higher education leaders are continually seeking strategies to boost student retention and...

How Peer Tutoring in College Can Enhance Student Resumes—and Prepare Them for the Workforce

When it comes to preparing students for the workforce, colleges and universities have long...

The Transformative Impact of Relationship-Driven Tutoring

In higher education, academic support isn’t just about delivering content—it’s about connection....

Supporting Student Success Means Meeting Them Where They Are

Higher education was built for a different time. A time when students lived on campus, attended...

Tutor Success Stories: De’vonte Payton

At Fort Valley State University (FVSU), students seeking academic support have a true champion in...

Strengthening Transfer Pathways for Student Success

For many students, starting at a community college is a strategic choice, offering affordability,...