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Commissioner Ortega and the DHE team were honored to join state leaders in meeting with Salem State faculty this #TeacherAppreciationWeek

A message from Commissioner Ortega: There's still time to complete the #FAFSA or MASFA! #FinancialAid

Being an HSI or MSI should mean that when students come to campus, they have everything they need to succeed, says Senior Deputy Commissioner of Higher Education Salem State

Senior Deputy Commissioner Santos introduces his former student – author, professor, and scholar @GinaAnnGarcia -- to deliver today’s keynote: “Servingness: How to go from Enrolling to Serving Latinx Students.”  Salem State @hacunews

Professors, campus police, custodial staff, leadership all have a role to play in servingness, says @GinaAnnGarcia at Salem State HSI-MSI conference

Discussing the “serving” in Hispanic Serving Institution at Salem State Inaugural Hispanic and Minority Serving Institution Conference with partners BHCC Boston, Holyoke Comm College, and MassBay Community College @GinaAnnGarcia Marcela E. García

Commissioner Ortega was proud to share MA’s work on college affordability and equity with fellow higher ed leaders at the SHEEO annual policy conference. mass.edu/about/whatsnew…

Fantastic energy at QCC as we launch the 2024-2025 academic year! Grateful to Dr. Luis Pedraja, administrators, faculty, and staff for the warm welcome. A special shoutout goes to Siggy, the community resource dog, for adding an extra spark of joy.

Kicking off the new academic year with a half-day Board of Higher Education gathering. This year we welcome a new BHE student member from UMass Boston and student segmental advisors from Cape Cod Community College and Bridgewater State University! MassEducation

“I love education.” Students tell state leaders how free community college allowed them to return to college, stay on their educational path, or pursue a degree for the first time. #FinancialAid ⁦MassBay Community College⁩ ⁦Governor Maura Healey⁩ ⁦MassEducation⁩

MA celebrates the historic launch of free community college at MassBay Community College   MA has doubled state spending on #FinancialAid, adding over $200 million in two years.   Learn more at Mass.gov/StudentAid

Commissioner Ortega was honored to speak with the Youth Advisory Council about college access, affordability, and supporting students' mental health and well-being.

Thank you OneGoal for convening education leaders from across Mass. to collaborate on college access and success!

Lots of energy at ⁦UMass Lowell⁩’s Lawrence Lin MakerSpace! Thank you ⁦Chancellor Julie Chen⁩ and students for welcoming Commissioner Ortega to campus #Lowell

Year 2 of the Healey-Driscoll Administration = historic progress in Massachusetts higher education! 📚💡 By increasing state financial aid and expanding access to affordable degrees, we're breaking barriers so every student can achieve their dreams and unlock economic mobility.

DHE is proud to be visiting schools with MassEducation to bring the good news directly to students: there are historic levels of financial aid available in Massachusetts. #CollegeAccess

These new regulations kick off a new era where more students have access to the transformational opportunities of going to college. Thanks to the Board of Higher Ed, MA Dept of Higher Ed, Mass. Department of Developmental Services (DDS) + everyone who contributed to the work that went into these new regulations for our students.

We’re proud to see Commissioner Ortega recognized by masslivenews as a top higher ed leader! MA’s free and affordable college programs have put higher ed within reach for more learners statewide, making historic progress in college access. masslive.com/news/2025/04/l…

Beautiful day for a groundbreaking! Commissioner Ortega was proud to join Salem State as it embarks on transforming its spaces through SSU BOLD. Modernized campus spaces benefit our students and our workforce! ⁦DCAMM⁩

During #TeacherAppreciationWeek, DHE Asst. Commissioner Bob Awkward joined in celebrating Middlesex CC’s retiring faculty and staff. Pictured with Retiring Dean Judith Hogan & MCC faculty, he honored their lasting impact on students. MassEducation