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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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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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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
Retail Reimagined
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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.
06 / 14 / 2023
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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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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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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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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
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First Day® Complete: From The Student’s Perspective
VIDEO: See what the students see – better access, convenience and affordability – when they take advantage of the First Day Complete equitable access model for course materials.
03 / 07 / 2023
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First Day® Complete Perspectives: Coastal Carolina Talks Implementing the Program
Launched in Fall 2022, First Day Complete is off to a strong start at Coastal Carolina University. The Vice President for Auxiliary Enterprises offers lessons learned and tips on communicating about the program with key audiences.
03 / 02 / 2023