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Three Major Benefits of Becoming a Peer Tutor: Earning, Empowering, and Expanding Knowledge

Peer tutoring offers a unique experience that combines academic support with personal growth and...

Why Colleges and Universities Must Embrace Wraparound Support and Student Choice to Drive Real Change

Colleges and universities have a vital role in supporting students beyond academics, offering...

What We Learned from our Conversation with the University of Maine

At Knack, we’re always exploring new ways to help students succeed, but sometimes the best insights...

Building Stronger Partnerships through Listening and Collaboration: Knack’s Commitment to Our Partners

At Knack, we believe that the key to our success lies in the strength of our partnerships. Our...

Leveraging Public-Private Partnerships to Transform Student Support Services

Attending this year’s P3•EDU event highlighted the critical role public-private partnerships (P3s)...

How Public-Private Partnerships & Peer Support Are Addressing Florida's Nursing Future

Our recent virtual event, "Partnerships to Promote Student Success," focused on addressing...

Navigating Leadership Challenges in Academic Success Centers: Insights from the 2024 ICLCA Conference

As I reflect on the recent ICLCA conference in Salt Lake City, a session led by Adriana...

Scaling Peer Tutoring in Colleges of Business to Boost Retention, Career Readiness, & Student Employment

Scaling academic support in colleges of business is a powerful strategy that not only enhances...

The Implications of Lonely Learning

Loneliness has emerged as a significant challenge in higher education. While college is often seen...

What Makes an Activity High-Impact?

High-Impact Practices (HIPs) have become a cornerstone in higher education, recognized for their...

Fireside Chat Recap: Knack CEO, Samyr Qureshi & Northwest Florida State College's Provost & VP Academic Affairs, Dr. Henry Mack

As CEO and co-founder of Knack, I’ve had the privilege of engaging with educational leaders across...

Empowering Underprepared Students in Business Education: Strategies from Temple University and Texas Tech

In a recent roundtable discussion on bridging the gap for underprepared students in business...