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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...

How Temple University Supports Business Students Through Peer Tutoring

Business school can be challenging, and not every student comes in with the same level of...

Jacksonville University’s Innovative Approach to Peer Tutoring

At Jacksonville University (JU), student success is always top of mind. Like many institutions, JU...

Tutor Success Stories: De’vonte Payton

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

Partner Appreciation Week 2025: Recognizing the Power of Peer Learning at Smaller Institutions

Colleges and universities with fewer than 8,000 undergraduates have cultivated some of the most...

The Power of Flexible Locations for Peer Tutoring

As colleges and universities strive to enhance student success, one key strategy is increasing...

How Public-Private Partnerships Are Shaping the Future of Nursing Education

The critical need for highly skilled nurses has reached new heights, placing unprecedented demands...

Rethinking Accessibility and Inclusion in Learning Centers

Learning centers are vital in ensuring that students have the resources they need to succeed...

Why College Administrators Must Act Now on Academic Support—Before Students Leave

The start of the spring semester marks a critical juncture for colleges and universities across the...

Expanding Access and Equity with Flexible Work Opportunities

Access and equity in higher education remain pressing challenges. Learn how flexible work supports...

Exploring Peer Tutoring as a High-Impact Practice: A Conversation with Jillian Kinzie and George Kuh

Peer tutoring has long been a staple of academic support in higher education, but could it rise to...