The first-year experience is critical to student success—but for many incoming students, especially first-generation or those from rural areas, the transition to university life can be overwhelming. Without prior exposure to academic systems or strong support networks, students often face self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and barriers to accessing key resources.
Read MoreAs student needs grow more complex and institutions look for ways to better support learners at scale, InScribe is reimagining how connection and community drive success in education. In this Q&A with the United States Distance Learning Association, Katy Kappler, Co-Founder and CEO of InScribe, shares how the organization is helping institutions build digital spaces where students feel seen, supported, and empowered. From increasing persistence rates to reducing support costs, InScribe’s AI-powered communities are proving that when students feel like they belong, they thrive.
Read MoreLindenwood University, a leader in higher education online learning innovation, is committed to becoming The Next Great Learner-Centric University. To support this mission, it is expanding its support for online learners through a partnership with InScribe, a trusted leader in building connected digital learning communities. This initiative directly supports Lindenwood’s mission of delivering “Real Experience. Real Success.” It reinforces the university’s commitment to improving online student retention and persistence, ensuring every student has the tools and connections necessary for academic and professional achievement.
Read MoreThe University of Kansas School of Business (KU School of Business) has partnered with InScribe, a leading digital community platform, to enhance the student experience within its MBA program. This collaboration addresses the unique challenges faced by non-traditional students who are balancing demanding careers, family responsibilities, and academic commitments. Many of these students have limited time for in-person networking or seeking immediate answers to academic and professional questions. InScribe provides a flexible, centralized online space where students can network, build social capital, and quickly access resources on their own schedule.
Read MoreInScribe, which delivers game-changing digital community solutions, today announced it will launch a new virtual community for online students at the University of North Texas (UNT). This collaboration will work together to foster a sense of belonging, promote academic achievement, and scale student engagement through InScribe's innovative virtual community platform, with a specific focus on increasing student outcomes and providing a better experience for students who have had challenging past educational journeys.
Read MoreInScribe, a leading provider of digital community solutions for education, has announced a new partnership with Pima Community College (PCC). Supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) program, PCC has selected InScribe’s digital community platform to enhance engagement and persistence among online students, focusing on math, reading, and writing support. This collaboration aims to enhance the online learning experience by supporting students' academic growth, fostering self-confidence, and providing resources to give learners a tool for engagement and a supportive sense of community. By implementing InScribe’s platform, PCC will provide online students with critical resources and support systems, building collaboration and connections with their peers and college resources, to improve academic outcomes.
Read MoreFostering a sense of belonging and community among online learners is proving to be crucial for improving their engagement and persistence. Join us to explore how the University of North Texas (UNT) has successfully addressed this challenge. Learn about their strategic implementation of digital communities, initiated by the UNT Division of Digital Strategy & Innovation (DSI), which resulted in a significant 13% increase in retention rates among online students.
Read MoreFostering a sense of belonging and community among online learners is proving to be crucial for improving their engagement and persistence. Join us to explore how the University of North Texas (UNT) has successfully addressed this challenge. Learn about their strategic implementation of digital communities, initiated by the UNT Division of Digital Strategy & Innovation (DSI), which resulted in a significant 13% increase in retention rates among online students.
Read More4-Part Webinar Series - Digital communities are transforming how institutions globally connect, engage, and support diverse student populations. These on-demand, deeply integrated spaces enhance the potential for building organic social capital and enabling data-driven decisions that propel institutions of all sizes forward. Join us to learn how institutions like the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), Arizona State University (ASU), University of North Texas (UNT), Alamo Community College District, and Rio Salado College use digital communities to connect learners with the people, resources, and relationships they need to thrive in college and beyond.
Read MoreUMGC selected InScribe’s digital community platform to improve connections, engagement, and persistence among its diverse and global student body.
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