One way to combat vertical transfer obstacles is for bachelor's colleges to start closely articulated associate's programs, such as Loyola University Chicago is doing with its Arrupe College of Loyola University Chicago . bit.ly/3R6wdpZ #highered

CTB is excited to share the latest episode of Come to Believe: The Podcast featuring the inaugural dean of Founder's College, Dr. Carolyn Gentle-Genitty. Great timing because this is Dean Gentle-Genitty's first week at Butler University! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…

Exciting news from Seton College of University of Mount Saint Vincent, who announced the hiring of their new associate deans as they prepare for their first class of students arriving later this month! Read more here: mountsaintvincent.edu/seton-college-…

Big day in Indianapolis! Congratulations to the Founder's College team on the launch of their inaugural application!

CTB's Carlos Martinez shared his reflections on the opening of Seton College as an Arrupe College of Loyola University Chicago alum ('19). "Every opportunity is a chance to grow, to belong, and to create a legacy...Congratulations, Seton College—your future is bright!" Read more here: ctbnetwork.org/blog/embracing…

Check out the latest episode of the CTB Podcast featuring Dr. Cindy Trejo of the University of Arizona. She shares insights about the college pathways of Mexican American students, including a reflection on the importance of community on campus. Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sup…

In the latest episode of the CTB Podcast, Carlos Martinez sat down with Joshua Bay to discuss his excellent article the74million.org/article/i-need… illuminating the lived experiences of students as they navigate higher education. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/41vALI…

Another week, another episode of the CTB Podcast! Miriam Porras and Madeline Joy Trimble of Ithaka S+R joined the show to discuss using data to support student retention and success. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/usi…

CTB had a great time hosting our design grant cohort in Chicago this week, including a visit to Arrupe College of Loyola University Chicago.

Podcast alert! In our latest episode, Carlos Martinez sat down with Ashley Mowreader to discuss mental health in higher ed. Their discussion includes data from Inside Higher Ed’s Student Voice survey, along with insights like this about app-based mental health: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/com…

The admissions cycle for the first class of Butler University Founder's College is in full swing! Check out the latest episode of the CTB podcast (open.spotify.com/episode/3dAND7…), featuring Donneisha Baker and Morgan McCombs, the leaders responsible for recruiting the Founder's Class of '27!

Seton College's first semester is in the books! To reflect on this milestone, we asked the Seton College community three questions: 1) Describe Seton College in one word? 2) Favorite thing about Seton College? 3) Favorite memory from the first semester? ctbnetwork.org/blog/seton-col…

CTB is delighted to see Founder's College Dean Carolyn Gentle-Genitty, PhD and Butler University Provost Brooke Barnett featured in USA TODAY with an op-ed about the talent gap in higher ed and how the Come To Believe model is an impactful solution. usatoday.com/story/opinion/…

Check out CTB's latest alumni spotlight, Janyra Browley, who graduated from Arrupe College in 2024 and is now a student at Loyola Chicago's Quinlan School of Business. Janyra reflected on how Arrupe was the perfect preparation for the rigor of Quinlan's coursework.

Thanks to Ramiro Frausto for highlighting the intentionality behind CTB model in his Equity Avengers #equitychat yesterday! Ramiro has been the leader of USD's participation in CTB's design grant process--what a great advocate for USD, CTB, and TRIO!

In the latest CTB blog post, we explore the unique approach to holistic student support shared by Cristo Rey Jesuit HS and Arrupe College of Loyola University Chicago. Check it out below! ctbnetwork.org/blog/supportin…

On the latest episode of the CTB Podcast, Carlos Martinez shares an audio essay of his recent presentation on the importance of belonging to the CTB model. Listen in here! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bui…

As part of CTB’s inaugural convening in April, alumni from Arrupe College and Dougherty Family College reflected on the impact of their two-year college experiences on their lives. Check out their thoughtful reflections in the blog post below! ctbnetwork.org/blog/alumni-sh…