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Student Impact Driving Rapid Growth of the First Day Complete Program
In a recent student survey, 83% of participants said First Day® Complete, BNC’s equitable access program, had a positive impact on their classroom success. As of Fall 2023, the program will be offered through 157 campus stores, representing nearly 800,000 college students nationwide.
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Supporting Student and Campus Well-Being: Be Well. Be You.™ by Barnes & Noble College
In response to the growing number of students experiencing stress and anxiety, Barnes & Noble College has launched a new initiative to support the well-being of students and the campus communities it serves. Be Well. Be You.™ by Barnes & Noble College, is a thoughtfully curated collection of products that is designed to calm and recharge the mind and body.
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Independent Study: Higher Course Completion Rates for Students Participating in Equitable Access Programs
Research from the University of New Hampshire found that community college students participating in an equitable access program are much more likely to complete a course than non-participants.
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Barnes & Noble College Retail Portfolio
Our new retail portfolio showcases BNC’s innovative approach, including a highly visual look at merchandise curation, store design, course material delivery and more.
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Campus Spotlight: Equitable Access at Muskingum University
Philip Laube, Vice President for Finance & Operations and Treasurer, Muskingum University, explains why First Day® Complete offered a valuable solution for the university. He shares insights and feedback from faculty, and how he champions equitable access to his peers in finance.
05 / 04 / 2022
Retail Reimagined
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Partners in Success: Driving Donations for the Duquesne University Day of Giving
BNC supports record-breaking donations in university’s signature fundraising event to aid Duquesne student success.
04 / 13 / 2022
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Everything You Need to Know About Equitable and Inclusive Access
Equitable access and inclusive access are concepts that can apply across different industries and contexts. For higher education and course materials, the terms refer to two approaches that make it easier for students to get the course materials they need to be successful.
02 / 24 / 2022
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3 Ways Inclusive Access Breaks Down Barriers to Academic Success
Course material costs are bundled as part of tuition or applied as course charges, ensuring students receive their required materials in a digital format on or before the first day of class.
02 / 21 / 2022
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Community College: Evolving to Support Students and Employers
Overcoming barriers to student success. Addressing students’ well-being. Supporting students and employers. Community colleges are evolving to meet the needs of their communities today – while continuing to open doors and create opportunities in the workforce.
02 / 01 / 2022
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Watch Now—Community College: An Equitable Solution for Our Future Workforce Webinar
The latest webinar in our signature COLLEGE 2030 series on the future of higher education, Community College: An Equitable Solution for Our Future Workforce, is now available on demand.
12 / 17 / 2021
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Pulse Check: What’s the State of Student Mental Health?
BNC surveyed 1,116 college students aged 18-24 years old, across the U.S. in the first two weeks of November 2021. Here’s an overview of the results published in the College Insights Report: The State of Student Mental Health.
12 / 15 / 2021
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Student Pulse 2021: Insights to Drive Student Success
We surveyed over 129,000 college students for the 2021 report, aged 18 and older, attending 2-year and 4-year schools nationwide.
09 / 27 / 2021
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First Day® Complete Delivers Results as It Expands to More Campuses
09 / 02 / 2021