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The Aspen Institute Names Top 200 U.S. Community Colleges Eligible for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence

— October 28, 2025
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Aspen Institute Expands National Network Advancing High-Value Credentials That Lead to Good Jobs and Bachelor’s Degrees

— August 19, 2025
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Aspen Institute Launches President and Trustee Collaborative to Improve Community College Student Success

— May 30, 2025
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Maryland Transfer Intensive Launches to Strengthen Community College Pathways and Boost Statewide Bachelor’s Degree Attainment

— April 30, 2025
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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Named Winner of $1 Million 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence

— April 17, 2025
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New Report Outlines Three Essential Strategies to Improve Success of Community College Students Aiming to Earn a Bachelor’s Degree

— April 01, 2025

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Media - Nebraska Public Media

Data shows Nebraska community college students behind U.S. average for earning bachelor's degrees

February 12, 2024

Focus Areas

Transfer Completion

Media - EdNC

What do national transfer outcomes reveal, and how does North Carolina compare?

February 08, 2024

Focus Areas

Transfer Completion Access

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New Reports Offer First State-by-State Analysis on Whether Community College Students from All Backgrounds Transfer to Four-Year Institutions and Earn Bachelor’s Degrees

February 07, 2024

Focus Areas

Transfer

How an internship program hopes to end “brain drain” in Texas’ Permian Basin and other rural regions

Media - The Texas Tribune

Many Texas community college students who transfer don’t finish their degrees, study says

February 07, 2024

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Transfer Completion Access

Media - University Business

These 8 states’ 4-year schools have the highest graduation rates for upward transfers

February 07, 2024

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Transfer Access

Media - Inside Higher Ed

New Data Signal Flawed Transfer Process

February 07, 2024

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Transfer Completion Access

Media - Higher Ed Dive

Just 16% of community college students transfer and earn a bachelor’s degree

February 07, 2024

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Transfer Completion

Media - Forbes

College Transfer Is Too Often A Road To Nowhere, Suggest New Reports

February 07, 2024

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Transfer Completion

Media - Community College Daily

A thorough look at transfer students

February 07, 2024

Focus Areas

Transfer Completion Access

IHEP Offers Lessons for Schools to Improve Transfer Pathways

Media - Diverse Issues In Higher Education

Rhodes College Joins Initiative to Expand Access for Highly Talented Low-Income Students

January 29, 2024

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Access

News and Media

In the News

The Aspen Institute Names Top 200 U.S. Community Colleges Eligible for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence

Aspen Institute Expands National Network Advancing High-Value Credentials That Lead to Good Jobs and Bachelor’s Degrees

Aspen Institute Launches President and Trustee Collaborative to Improve Community College Student Success

Maryland Transfer Intensive Launches to Strengthen Community College Pathways and Boost Statewide Bachelor’s Degree Attainment

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Named Winner of $1 Million 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence

New Report Outlines Three Essential Strategies to Improve Success of Community College Students Aiming to Earn a Bachelor’s Degree