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...
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Higher Education
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...
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...
High-Impact Practices, Peer Tutoring, and Underrepresented Student Retention
Higher education leaders are continually seeking strategies to boost student retention and...
A Decade of Knack: Celebrating 10 Years of Equitable Peer Learning
Ten years ago, Knack was founded with a bold vision: to make academic support equitable and...
Reflections from the Learning Center Leader Roundtable Series
As the 2024–2025 academic year winds down, we’re also marking a full year of the ICLCA/Knack...
Partner Spotlight: Erica Chaviano from Georgia Tech
At Knack, we’re fortunate to collaborate with campus leaders who are passionate about transforming...
How Pacific Lutheran University Rebuilt Peer Support Around Equity and Access
During a recent conversation with Dr. Bridget Yaden from Pacific Lutheran University (PLU), the...