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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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First Day® Complete: Driving Positive Student Outcomes (Infographic)
In May 2022, BNC Insights, conducted an online survey for all students who participated in the First Day Complete program. Students provided strong positive feedback about the impact First Day Complete has on their academic success.
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College 2030™ – Emerging from the Pandemic: Reimagining Higher Education
Students and institutions are on the path to prepare for a post-pandemic future. As the world has adapted and developed solutions to conquer COVID-19, higher education must do the same, revising offerings and solutions to best accommodate emerging student needs.
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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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Student Pulse 2022 Brochure
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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
COLLEGE 2030 student loan survey
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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
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College Insights · report
College 2030™ – Emerging from the Pandemic: Reimagining Higher Education
Students and institutions are on the path to prepare for a post-pandemic future. As the world has adapted and developed solutions to conquer COVID-19, higher education must do the same, revising offerings and solutions to best accommodate emerging student needs.
06 / 27 / 2022
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Retail Reimagined · report
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.
04 / 07 / 2022
College Insights · report
College Insights Report: 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. The results are published in the College Insights Report: The State of Student Mental Health.
02 / 02 / 2022
Student Pulse Report
College Insights · report
Student Pulse 2021
Barnes & Noble College’s fifth annual Student Pulse report reflects responses from over 129,000 college students who spoke about their shopping behaviors, purchase decisions, and attitudes towards course materials and learning resources.
07 / 20 / 2021
College Insights · report
Conversations with Gen Z
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.
08 / 02 / 2019