Research and Resources
This page brings together materials from the Student Wisdom Project and other sources for anyone interested in understanding and supporting students’ journeys through college. Here you’ll find the full reports from both phases of the project — this year’s post-pandemic study and the original research from seven years ago — alongside curated book recommendations. Over time, this page will also include selected articles, studies, and other resources that offer broader context on student experiences, persistence, and purpose in higher education. While the For Educators page focuses on practical classroom strategies, this space is designed as a reference hub: a place to dig deeper, see the bigger picture, and explore ideas that inform the work we do with students every day.
2025 Student Wisdom Project Report
Between Disruption and Discovery: What Students—and AI—Taught Me About Learning Today
Drawing on in-depth interviews with twelve first-generation community college students, this report examines what it means to learn and progress through college in the wake of the pandemic and the rapid rise of AI. The students’ stories reveal how they stay motivated, adapt their learning, and wrestle with questions of academic integrity and the purpose of education. Their insights challenge us to rethink traditional definitions of success and to create more purpose-driven, student-centered pathways in higher education. This report is for faculty, advisors, and higher-ed leaders who want a deeper understanding of today’s students and the shifting landscape they face.
The report itself is also a product of collaboration with AI, offering an example of how these tools can support qualitative research and writing as well as a discussion of the benefits and drawbacks of co-writing with AI.