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New Research Reveals Attitudes Toward Collegiate Retail
In our annual Student Pulse survey, college students expressed high levels of satisfaction with their BNC campus store, including the overall experience, excellent customer service and quality of the dedicated, local store team. The campus store remained students’ #1 destination for course materials and school-branded apparel.
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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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Academic Solutions
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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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Academic Solutions
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Getting Students What They Need to Succeed
Three university leaders from Norfolk State University, Lehigh University, and University of Southern Indiana sat down to discuss how their First Day Complete equitable access programs aligned with their highest priority goals and missions.
01 / 24 / 2024
INCLUSIVE & EQUITABLE ACCESS
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Academic Solutions
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Common Questions (and Answers) About Equitable Access
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Positive Student Feedback: First Day Complete
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Academic Solutions
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7 Reasons to Consider First Day® Complete from Faculty and Administrators
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Academic Solutions
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New Year, New Merchandise Assortments: Driving School Pride and Excitement on Campus
BNC continues to offer the largest merchandise assortment in the industry, with a fresh mix of the products students, alumni, parents and fans crave. New and notable this year: an expanded value program, exciting new fashion collaborations, more college living essentials and enhanced emblematic supplies to support the academic journey.
09 / 05 / 2024
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Academic Solutions
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College Comfort: A Collection of Essentials to Elevate the College Living Experience
College Comfort is Barnes & Noble College’s latest initiative to support students across their entire academic journey. A convenient, one-stop shop for college living essentials at the campus store, this collection is specifically designed for stylish, small-space living. It includes creative options for storage and organization, damage-free room décor, well-being and more.
07 / 17 / 2024
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Academic Solutions
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New Research Reveals Attitudes Toward Collegiate Retail
In our annual Student Pulse survey, college students expressed high levels of satisfaction with their BNC campus store, including the overall experience, excellent customer service and quality of the dedicated, local store team. The campus store remained students’ #1 destination for course materials and school-branded apparel.
05 / 15 / 2024
Webinars
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College Insights
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Equitable Access: Benefits for ALL Students
Industry experts shared why they have recently made the transition from inclusive to equitable access, the ease of expanding the benefits to all students, how they worked with faculty and other stakeholders to secure buy-in, and the positive impact the First Day Complete program has made for students and the institution.
12 / 18 / 2023
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College Insights
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Real Talk: Where Could You Be With Equitable Access?
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the passage of Title IX, leaders from across higher education share their personal stories, discuss the opportunities provided by Title IX and celebrate the lasting impact on past, present and future generations.
03 / 02 / 2023
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College Insights
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The Equitable Access Impact: New Data on Student Outcomes
The conversation about equitable access programs for course materials has evolved from the “what” … to the “why.” In this webinar, speakers from UNH, Southern Miss and BNC explore equitable access data and insights from three angles: student satisfaction, student success, and institutional feedback.
10 / 31 / 2022
White Papers
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Academic Solutions
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Streamlining the Course Material Adoption Process
The white paper takes a deep dive into the adoption process today, the challenges we need to solve and how to simplify the experience for faculty and administrators.
01 / 05 / 2021
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Academic Solutions
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The Future of Course Material Management
In times of change and uncertainty, the need for institutions of higher education to demonstrate value to students and parents is paramount. What does the educational journey look like? How will the institution support student success?
06 / 15 / 2020
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Academic Solutions
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Energize Faculty Tech Use on Campus
Listen to speakers from Howard University and Xavier University of Louisiana for a panel discussion moderated by Barnes & Noble Education CEO Michael Huseby.
05 / 21 / 2019
Resources
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College Insights
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Student Pulse 2023
We sat down with students on U.S. college campuses and conducted online quantitative research with students nationwide. And we’re ready to share our insights with you.
02 / 27 / 2024
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College Insights
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Student Pulse 2022
We sat down with students on U.S. college campuses and conducted online quantitative research with students nationwide. And we’re ready to share our insights with you.
10 / 24 / 2022
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College Insights
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COLLEGE 2030 Pulse Check: Students Weigh in on Biden Administration’s Loan Forgiveness Plan
BNC surveyed 1,214 college students, across the U.S., during and found that while majority of students have loans, some are unsure if they qualify for the loan forgiveness program and majority don’t know what the process is to apply for forgiveness.
09 / 08 / 2022
Case Studies
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Retail Reimagined
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Promotions for National Championship Win Drive 1,674% Sales Increase
As the University of Michigan’s campus store partner, Barnes & Noble College says Go Blue all year long, ensuring Wolverines can get the spirit gear they crave to cheer their teams on to victory – during the regular season and beyond.
05 / 09 / 2024
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FIU Launches First Day Complete: BNC Blueprint for Implementation Drives Successful Start
When FIU implemented First Day® Complete, branded as Panther Book Pack, it launched an expansive marketing and communications campaign to students, parents, faculty and the community. BNC and FIU worked together closely throughout the strategic planning and launch process, supporting a successful rollout; at the end of the first term, 80% of participating students said they would recommend the program.
06 / 03 / 2023
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Retail Reimagined
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Driving a 160% sales increase for South Carolina with NCAA Tournament Merchandise
When UofSC won the 2022 NCAA women’s basketball tournament, fans wanted to celebrate with
championship merchandise. BNC had it ready to buy online in 4 minutes – and partnered with the
university on a monthlong campaign, building excitement and driving a 160% sales increase YTD.
10 / 27 / 2022