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...
When “College Ready” Isn’t Enough
Across the country, students are arriving on campus with AP credits and dual enrollment experience,...
Retention Isn’t a Mystery. It’s a Signal.
Nearly one in four first-year students doesn’t return for their second year of college. That’s the...
From Study Aid to Skill Builder: Why AI + Peer Tutoring Is a Powerful Combo
Rethinking Support in the Age of AI
Students today are navigating a very different learning...
When Peer Tutoring Becomes Part of Campus Culture
On a recent visit to Northeastern University, I witnessed something that is often talked about but...
What My Dad Taught Me About Relationship-Driven Work
Growing up, I didn’t always recognize that my father was teaching me business lessons. I just knew...
Peer Education as Purpose
During my years working alongside peer educators in higher education, there was one reflection I...
Scaling Academic Support at Small Colleges: NACU + Knack Virtual Event Recap
This week, Knack partnered with the New American Colleges & Universities (NACU) to host a virtual...
More Than a Job: How Tutoring Shaped My Career—and Why That Matters for Students Today
From Converse to a Calling
When I arrived at Converse College (now Converse University), I quickly...
How Fort Valley State University Is Redefining Peer Tutoring with Knack
Rethinking Academic Support in Higher Ed
Colleges and universities are currently facing a host of...
How Tutoring Shapes Graduates for Life After College
As another commencement season arrives, campuses across the country are filled with celebration—and...
The Power of Good Tutoring Data
Tutoring has long been recognized as a valuable form of academic support—but its full impact often...