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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.â„¢ by Barnes & Noble College
In response to the growing number of students experiencing stress and anxiety, ¹ú²ú̽»¨ has launched a new initiative to support the well-being of students and the campus communities it serves. Be Well. Be You.â„¢ by ¹ú²ú̽»¨, is a thoughtfully curated collection of products that is designed to calm and recharge the mind and body.
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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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Equitable Access Improves Student Outcomes: 3 Types of Data Confirm It
Student satisfaction research, an independent student success study, and institutional feedback all demonstrate the measurable, positive impact of equitable access programs on student success.
11 / 17 / 2022
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Students vs. Faculty: What’s Driving Perceptions of Value?
Value remains top of mind for students and faculty. The 2022 COLLEGE 2030™ report revealed where their preferences align – and where they diverge – in three key areas.
08 / 02 / 2022
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Five Takeaways From Equitable Access Champions: How To Ace Implementation
Retail Operations leaders at FIU and NC A&T share insights on equitable access programs – including five lessons learned from their experiences championing and implementing First Day Complete on their campuses
08 / 02 / 2022
College Insights
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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.
07 / 28 / 2022
Brand Partnerships
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Fall 2022 Back-to-School: A Great Time to Sample to Gen Z College Students
07 / 20 / 2022
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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.
07 / 13 / 2022
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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