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...
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From the Classroom to the Clinic: How Peer Tutoring Prepares Nursing Students for Leadership
Nursing education has never been more rigorous, or more necessary. As the healthcare system faces...
When “College Ready” Isn’t Enough
Across the country, students are arriving on campus with AP credits and dual enrollment experience,...
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...
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...
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...
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...