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Research & News

Re-thinking what drives retention

High-impact practices don’t just engage students, they help keep them enrolled and on track for success. Our latest report featuring research conducted in partnership with Arizona State University and the University of California, Irvine explores how the Career Accelerator positively impacts student retention.

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Podium in the news

The Unpulled Lever: Experiential Learning, Career Discovery & Retention

Chris Parrish, Co-founder and President of Podium Education, joins Rod Danan to discuss building experiential learning into the degree instead of leaving students to compete for a limited supply of internships.

New study links Podium's Career Accelerator to higher undergraduate retention

The study found a 6-10-percentage-point retention improvement for undergraduate college students who participated in the Career Accelerator versus peers who did not.

Here is new proof that experiential learning works

University Business shares how recent research from Podium Education revealed that career-aligned coursework lifts retention rates.

Brandeis introduces Career Accelerator featuring real-world corporate collaborations

Brandeis shares its expansion of experiential learning through the Career Accelerator, giving students a for-credit way to earn industry credentials and gain practical experience for the world of work.

College of Liberal Arts overseeing new Career Accelerator program partnership

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette has introduced the Career Accelerator, providing students across majors with access to for-credit industry experiences.

Penn State Smeal career accelerator pilot will expand experiential learning

Penn State Smeal College of Business announces that undergraduate students now have access to the Career Accelerator, a credit-bearing course that integrates industry engagement and professional skill development into a single academic experience.

Gonzaga students to gain real-world career experience through new partnership

Gonzaga University announces the launch of the Career Accelerator, giving undergraduates across majors access to for-credit experiences with leading brands.

Career Accelerator links student experience with global brands

The Daily Orange highlights how Syracuse University students are gaining hands-on experience with leading brands through the Career Accelerator.

The University of Dayton Launches Career Accelerator to Equip Students with Real-World Experience and In-Demand Career Skills

The University of Dayton shares how the Career Accelerator is helping students build career-ready skills through real-world projects and industry certifications.

Podium Education recognized in Huron’s RISE 40 report

In Huron’s 2026 RISE 40 report, Podium Education was recognized as a leading EdTech company helping reshape the student experience across areas including retention and career readiness.