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 experiences that fail to engage students. That’s why more colleges and universities are turning to Upswing. Human-First Tutoring Students Actually Use Upswing delivers live, interactive

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, especially for campus teams already managing end-of-year priorities. With Ana, Upswing’s SMS-based student retention and advising solution, institutions

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 recently completed a year-long initiative to enhance the accessibility of the Upswing platform. This effort began with a comprehensive audit of

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 artificial intelligence tools designed for higher education. One federal funding opportunity that can support these initiatives is the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education

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 for high-demand careers. However, CTE students often face unique challenges that can impact persistence and completion, including demanding coursework, work and family responsibilities,

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 investments are driving real outcomes. That’s where Upswing tutoring comes in. We partner with institutions to extend their support model through 24/7, on-demand tutoring and writing assistance—expanding capacity,

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 institutions to learn more about their employment outcomes, income mobility, and support needs as they leave college life behind and enter their professional journeys. Employment and

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 built for a student who no longer represents the majority. Upswing’s new white paper, Supporting Non-Traditional Learners: Implementing Wraparound Student Services, explores how higher education can

At Upswing, we aim to help more non-traditional and historically marginalized students graduate college. We do this by helping students develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed inside and outside the classroom. One of the newest ways we achieve this is through our Student Workshops, which bring together academic skill-building, career readiness, and personal growth in a flexible

At Upswing, our mission has always been to support student success and equity in higher education. We’re excited to have launched a redesigned Tutor Search experience that makes it easier than ever for students to connect with the academic support they need. These improvements are aimed to increase engagement, reduce friction, and strengthen student outcomes for the institutions we serve.

In a time when higher education is facing budget cuts from the federal government and Department of Higher Education, and increased pressure to demonstrate ROI, it may seem logical to pause or scale back student support services. But when institutions choose to “do nothing” or pause holistic student support initiatives, they often overlook the hidden and mounting cost of inaction.