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Advising teams play a critical role in helping students navigate challenges, connect with resources, and stay on track toward their goals. But growing caseloads, limited staff capacity, and fragmented student data can make it difficult to provide timely,

A strong start can shape a student's experience throughout the entire academic year. By making support visible, accessible, and responsive from day one, institutions can help students address barriers early and remain connected to their goals. These five

Tutoring plays a critical role in student success, but not all tutoring models are built for today's students. Many institutions are rethinking their approach due to limited subject coverage, inflexible scheduling, disconnected data, and tutoring experien

As the school year comes to a close, many institutions are focused on one critical question: Which students are planning to return next term, and which students may need support before they stop out? Getting those answers at scale can be difficult, especi

At Upswing, our mission is to help more non-traditional and historically marginalized students succeed in college. To truly fulfill that mission, we know our platform must be accessible and inclusive for as many students as possible. That's why we recentl

Colleges and universities are under increasing pressure to improve student retention, engagement, and outcomes while operating with limited staff and resources. As institutions explore ways to scale advising and student support, many are turning to artifi

Community colleges play a critical role in preparing students for the workforce through career and technical education (CTE) programs. From nursing and allied health to manufacturing, IT, and logistics, these programs equip students with the skills needed

Colleges today are balancing rising student needs, tighter budgets, and increasing pressure to demonstrate measurable impact. Students expect flexible, on-demand support often beyond traditional business hours, and administrators need proof that tutoring

In spring 2025, Upswing partnered with Social Finance to better understand how college students are transitioning into the workforce after graduation. Using Ana, Upswing's SMS-based virtual assistant, we surveyed 134 students across 13 partner institution

Today's college students look very different from the more traditional 18-year-old living on campus. They're parents, veterans, caregivers, and full-time workers striving to balance life and learning. Yet, most institutions still operate with systems buil