Knack, the leading peer-to-peer academic success strategy, is excited to announce the launch of its Moonshot Campus Initiative (MCI), a bold step toward building cross-campus peer learning communities that support students transitioning from two-year to four-year institutions. With a mission to make peer learning accessible and equitable, MCI aims to drive engagement with academic support services, foster a sense of belonging, and close equity gaps for transfer students nationwide.
Through MCI, Knack partners with forward-thinking colleges and universities to create dedicated peer tutoring networks that offer accessible, affordable, and impactful academic support. These partnerships connect transfer students with peers who have excelled in their courses, providing personalized support and guidance throughout their academic journey. This model empowers transfer students to succeed academically and adapt smoothly to new campus environments, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to excel.
Esther Wojcicki, acclaimed educator and author of Moonshots in Education, shared her thoughts on the inspiration behind the program’s name: “We named this initiative ‘Moonshot Campus Initiative’ because, like a moonshot, it represents aiming high to make transformative change. By creating a system where peer learning empowers students to thrive in new academic spaces, Knack is setting a bold example of how education can be both innovative and inclusive.”
“Moonshot aligns with our commitment to breaking down barriers to academic support, creating opportunities for all students to feel connected, and ensuring they have the tools to succeed,” said Samyr Qureshi, Knack CEO and Co-Founder. “Community colleges are vital gateways to higher education, and by linking campuses, we’re helping transfer students overcome challenges and prepare for the 21st-century workplace.”
With a focus on affordability, MCI helps institutions reach, engage, and retain more students without the high costs of scaling traditional student services. By offering both synchronous peer support, the program adapts to meet students’ needs in real-time, promoting equitable outcomes across diverse student populations. For more information on the Moonshot Campus Initiative, please visit resources.joinknack.com/moonshot.
Founded in 2015 by Forbes 30 Under 30 Entrepreneur Samyr Qureshi, Knack has developed an award-winning student success strategy designed to modernize the way students connect with and support one another — ensuring no student is left behind. Knack’s innovative approach has been implemented 100+ campuses nationwide, offering a scalable solution that supplements and enhances existing student success programs and fosters a stronger, more connected campus community. As a recipient of the Lumina Foundation Education Innovation Prize, Knack is proudly supported by George Kuh (Founder of High-Impact Practices & NSSE), Esther Wojcicki (global educator and best-selling author), ETS (creators of GRE), and Arizona State University Enterprise Partners. For more information, visit joinknack.com.