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Partner Spotlight: Chyna Howell from Missouri S&T

At Missouri S&T, the heartbeat of the Student Success Center is Chyna Howell.As Senior Program...

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...

Peer Tutoring in Action: UNH’s Story of Access, Belonging, and Retention

Since 2021, the University of New Hampshire has partnered with Knack to offer scalable, peer-led...

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...

Beyond the Learning Center: Reaching the 53% Who’ve Never Asked for Help

More than half of college students—an estimated 53%—have never accessed any form of academic...

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...

Student Success Starts Here: Knack’s Top Performing Programs of 2025

This year, we recognized our standout partners who go above and beyond in using peer tutoring to...

Celebrating Excellence: 2025 Knack Partner Awards – Top School Winners

This year, at the Knack Partner Awards, we recognized institutions that lead the way in peer...

2025 Knack Partner Awards: Celebrating Fordham’s Innovation After Hours and HCC Nursing’s First-Time Impact

At Knack, we believe peer tutoring should be flexible, inclusive, and built for the realities of...