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Abstract: The article reports on the study by the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) which identifies several innovative and high-impact practices gaining attention in higher education in the U.S. It reviews four practices, including first-year seminars, learning communities, service learning and undergraduate research. It reveals that students who participate in the practices consistently persist at a higher rate than those who do not. It also shows the practices result in higher rates of faculty and peer interaction, increased critical thinking and writing skills, and higher levels of engagement.