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Students Confirm that First Day® Complete has a Positive Impact on Their Academic Journey
Being better prepared, getting higher grades, experiencing increased ease and convenience, improved affordability and retention—the benefits of BNC’s First Day® Complete program are significant, according to participating students. A recent survey captures student feedback and affirms the program’s continued positive impact.
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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.
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The Key to Successful Equitable Access: Building Consensus
Administrators from East Carolina University and Northern Virginia Community College joined us for an in-depth discussion on their recent experiences implementing the First Day® Complete equitable access program.
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New For Fall: More Ways Barnes & Noble College Is Elevating The Campus Store Experience
Enhancements to our academic solutions and campus store operations make it even easier and more convenient for students to get their required course materials, and for our store teams to deliver superior service.
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5 Ways BNC Campus Store Teams Deliver Better Service and Outcomes for Our School Partners
Consistent, exceptional customer service plays a vital role in supporting the highest priority goals of BNC’s college and university partners. We equip campus store managers and teams to provide the service, solutions and experiences that deliver better outcomes for students, faculty, and the entire campus community.
04 / 02 / 2024
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Partners in Implementation & Communication
Three university leaders from Norfolk State University, Lehigh University, and University of Southern Indiana sat down to discuss their partnership with Barnes & Noble College on the First Day Complete equitable access program.
01 / 31 / 2024
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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
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Common Questions (and Answers) About Equitable Access
Three university leaders sat down to discuss their institution’s First Day® Complete programs, its positive impact on students, and and dispel common misconceptions. Watch the full conversation here and read the highlights below to clear up questions about the value of equitable access programs.
01 / 18 / 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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.
07 / 13 / 2023
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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, 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.â„¢ 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