Academic Solutions · Article
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 · Article
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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Academic Solutions · Article
5 Innovative Ways to Support Student & Campus Well-Being
College students are seeking support as they address stress and anxiety and create paths to greater self-care. Institutional partners and well-being experts from the University of Maryland, the University of Tampa, Lifelines and Rae Wellness highlight how campus stores are sparking conversations and connecting students with tools to improve well-being.
11 / 21 / 2023
Academic Solutions · Article
BNC Offers Innovative Tool: Access to Free Study Coach Through Bookshelf® CoachMe™
AI-generated practice questions and knowledge checks are available right in the margins of students’ e-books to maximize their study time. It helps them prepare, focus, practice, stay on track and show up to class with confidence.
07 / 26 / 2023
Academic Solutions · Article
Positive Student Feedback: First Day Complete 
Students confirm that First Day Complete helps them be better prepared for class (86%), has a positive impact on their success (83%) and helps them get better grades (75%).
07 / 19 / 2023
Academic Solutions · Article
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.
07 / 13 / 2023
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Retail Reimagined · Article
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.
06 / 14 / 2023
PITT-GREENSBURG’S CAMPUS STORE
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From Self-Op to BNC Operated: Pitt-Greensburg’s Campus Store Transformation
The Director of Finance and Risk Management at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg shared insights on transitioning store operations to Barnes & Noble College, securing buy-in for an equitable access program, and three key factors in the university’s successful launch.
05 / 11 / 2023
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Academic Solutions · Article
First Day Complete: You Asked, We Answered
During BNC’s recent webinar on equitable access, audience members submitted questions on topics such as publisher availability, price, OER and more. Here’s what our panel of faculty and administrators had to say.
04 / 18 / 2023
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Academic Solutions · Article
First Day® Complete Perspectives: SHSU Talks Long-Term Program Benefits
After seven semesters, First Day Complete is well established at Sam Houston State University. The most recent AVP of Auxiliary Services shares insights on student and faculty communication, the benefits of more access, convenience, and affordability, plus parents’ positive response to the program.
04 / 04 / 2023
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Academic Solutions · Article
7 Reasons to Consider First Day® Complete from Faculty and Administrators
Faculty and administrator panelists shared insights on how First Day Complete removes barriers from higher education by improving access, convenience and affordability during our recent webinar, Real Talk: Where Could You Be with Equitable Access?
03 / 27 / 2023