Sophomores in Name Only: Helping Students Start Their Second First Year
Colleges and universities are seeking ways to engage and support sophomores whose first college year was disrupted by Covid-19.
Five Vendors to Watch: New Companies in the Higher Ed Tech Landscape
Nearpeer provides a specific targeted search for students looking to connect with other students sharing the same interests, coming from the exact locations, or pursuing the same areas of study.
App encourages student engagement
Students who join the Nearpeer @ CalU community can find others with similar majors and interests, making it easier to form connections.
Peer Connections Reimagined: Innovations Nurturing Student Networks to Unlock Opportunity
Peer connections are a critical resource as K–12 schools and postsecondary programs look to support students’ wellbeing and growth, enrich their learning experiences, and expand career options.
OU Student Affairs, Student Government Association Present Platform to Help Students Meet Peers
OU Student Affairs and the Student Government Association introduced a platform allowing students to connect with peers who share similar interests, backgrounds and experiences last week.
Combatting Loneliness – New App Connects OU Students Across Campus
Many students, especially freshman have experienced loneliness because of #covid19. OU’s Student Affairs and OU Student Government Association have paired with Nearpeer, Inc. to help with this ongoing issue. The Nearpeer app is used to connect students with similar interest and experiences. Watch News
Keeping Maine Students in Maine
The Innovate for Maine Fellowship Program operated out of UMaine is letting Maine students know opportunities for summer internships and jobs are here in Maine. Watch News
Driving Student Engagement During This Very Unusual Summer: The Key to Melt Prevention
Universities are hard at work taking new student orientation online—broadcasting some live events, creating and offering compelling asynchronous modules, and having admissions counselors reaching out to students. Still there is something missing. It is the energetic buzz of the new students happily chatting with each other at a summer orientation—all with a shared sigh of […]
Social Strategy – An Innovative Social App Helps College Students Feel Connected
Isn’t social media supposed to make it easier for people to make connections? Dustin Manocha found himself asking that question while researching ways to help college students feel more successful. Manocha found that students struggle to find and build relationships with their peers, and that the promise of social media hasn’t been delivered. Read Full […]
Nearpeer, Partnering with Colleges and Universities Nationally to Increase Enrollment
Maine Venture Fund proudly announces the addition of education technology pioneer Nearpeer to our portfolio of ambitious Maine companies. Nearpeer partners with colleges and universities nationally to increase enrollment. “Simply put, students who are more engaged with college peers feel a stronger commitment to showing up for – and completing – college. Nearpeer is a […]