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Accelerating #transfer reform is a team effort. Pleased to partner with Frostburg State University the inaugural cohort of College Excellence Program & Maryland Higher Education Commission #MDTransferIntensive, backed by Michael & Susan Dell Foundation frostburg.edu/news/2025/04/m…

In MD, only 23% of community college students transfer to four-year institutions. The new #MDTransferIntensive is aiming to fix that. FCC is joining as College Excellence Program and @MDHigherEd unite 25 institutions to boost #TransferSuccess & workforce readiness. frederick.edu/MDTransferInte…

Two weeks ago, we celebrated the 10 finalists for the 2025 #AspenPrize—and named Southwest Tech the winner. These community colleges are setting the bar for student success and economic mobility. Watch the full ceremony with remarks from Dr. John B. King, Jr. and Tim O'Shaughnessy: highered.aspeninstitute.org/programs/aspen…

⏰ 4 days left! Community colleges can still apply to join the Unlocking Opportunity network—focused on helping more students complete high-value programs leading to good jobs or bachelor’s degrees. Apply by May 12 → highered.aspeninstitute.org/programs/unloc…

1 in 5 college students is a parent. On #InternationalDayOfFamilies, we’re proud to share Ascend at the Aspen Institute's new Parent Advisor Program Microsite—tools & insights from student parents to help shape better policies & programs. 🔗 ascendstories.aspeninstitute.org/students-paren…

📢 We're hiring! College Excellence Program is seeking a Research Associate to turn data into insights that drive student success in #highered. Know someone who’d be a great fit? Apply here: aspeninstitute.hrmdirect.com/employment/vie…

The #AspenPrize is evolving to better reflect student outcomes—including for part-time & transfer students. We're seeking #comm_college signatures to access National Student Clearinghouse data. More access = more eligibility, better tools, stronger research. Learn more: as.pn/prizedataautho…

75 yrs ago, The Aspen Institute was founded on the belief that humanistic leadership could solve tough challenges. In its 2024 Impact Report, we are featured for advancing student success through #UnlockingOpportunity & the Presidential Fellowships. aspeninstitute.org/impact/2024-im…

2025 Aspen Prize Rising Star Wallace State is setting a national standard for workforce education in rural Alabama, with high retention, strong job placement, and deep employer partnerships. 📖 Read more in Open Campus: opencampus.org/2025/05/09/a-w…

📬 We are thrilled to bring you May's edition of our College 3.0 Newsletter, where we will share findings and spotlights on access, completion, and post-grad success: mailchi.mp/aspeninstitute… Subscribe here: highered.aspeninstitute.org/contact

🎓 #HigherEd is evolving with diverse models that go beyond traditional paths. Our Josh Wyner was quoted in Deseret News on how colleges are redefining student success and emphasizing career readiness. Learn more: deseret.com/education/2025…

When community colleges align programs with local workforce needs and support students to completion, entire regions benefit. Southwest Tech—our 2025 #AspenPrize winner—is doing just that, and Wisconsin Watch has the story: wisconsinwatch.org/2025/05/sout..

What does it take to embed student success into college governance? Aspen launched the Presidents & Trustees Collaborative—a multi-year effort to strengthen board-president alignment and drive lasting reforms that improve student outcomes. Learn more: as.pn/presidentsandt…

"Even with strong academics, many students won’t enroll—or finish—unless college meets their economic needs.” In U.S. News Education, Josh Wyner shares how higher ed leaders can boost enrollment and job outcomes: usnews.com/opinion/articl…

How can executive leadership boost transfer student success? Join us June 11, 2–3 PM ET to hear how George Mason & NOVA ADVANCE and Arizona Western & NAU transformed transfer pathways through bold leadership and collaboration. 👉 Register: as.pn/TP20Webinar1

What would it take to transform California’s transfer system so every student has a clear path to a bachelor’s degree? This new Aspen resource outlines six bold statewide strategies to strengthen transfer: as.pn/TP20California

To improve how we recognize excellence, Aspen is updating the Aspen Prize data model—and we need your help. Nearly 1 in 4 community colleges have already signed the NSC data release. Join them to expand eligibility and strengthen benchmarking: highered.aspeninstitute.org/programs/aspen…

What would it take to ensure every transfer student has a clear, personalized path to a bachelor’s degree? Join College Excellence Program + @NISTS for a June 16 webinar on how institutions are turning academic maps into real progress for students: as.pn/TP20Webinar2

What would it take to build an advising system that truly supports transfer students? Join College Excellence Program + @NISTS for a June 18 webinar on how colleges are designing proactive, empathetic advising to drive transfer success: as.pn/TP20Webinar3

Aspen welcomes the 10th cohort of the Rising Presidents Fellowship! These 40 leaders from 19 states are preparing to lead bold change to improve outcomes for community college students. Meet the fellows: as.pn/RPF-C10