Creating Community from Day One: How UConn and URI Help Students Belong and Thrive
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Building Community Is the Key to Retention
At UConn and URI, students were struggling to connect. Both schools launched Modo Connect, embedding peer-to-peer communities directly into their apps—safe, moderated spaces where students could belong and thrive.
Inside the case study, you’ll discover:
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740 students + 6,935 views on launch day at UConn: Instant traction with top boards like Dorm Life, Marketplace, and Dining.
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27.5% of students browsing + 8.1% posting: Active participation drove meaningful peer-to-peer connection.
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15,000+ active users within two weeks at URI: Usage more than quadrupled thanks to AI nudges and peer mentorship.
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3,300 first-year students engaged immediately: Orientation was transformed into a digital-first, community-driven experience.
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Safe, school-supported spaces: Verified and moderated boards replaced risky third-party apps, strengthening trust and belonging.
Why Download This Case Study?
Belonging is essential for student persistence. By integrating peer-to-peer connection into trusted campus apps, institutions can reduce loneliness, boost engagement, and help students build relationships that last.
Get the tools you need to take action with this case study. Inside, you’ll see how UConn and URI used Modo Connect to launch moderated digital communities, drive thousands of interactions, and improve orientation-to-retention outcomes. You’ll also learn how to design engagement strategies that encourage safe, authentic student participation from day one.
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