Aspen welcomes the next class of Rising Presidents Fellows!

The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program announces the 40 leaders selected for the 2021-2022 class of the Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship.

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Congratulations to the 150 institutions eligible to apply for the 2023 Aspen Prize!

These institutions were selected from 1,000 community colleges across the nation based on their strong student outcomes.

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Improving the Path to Transfer

Colleges rely on articulation agreements to improve transfer pathways, but they don’t solve the problem. A new analysis shows how student-centered alternatives can to yield better transfer outcomes.

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A Guide to Equitable Dual Enrollment

Students of color often miss out on college acceleration—a new playbook from Aspen and the Community College Research Center shows how schools and colleges have closed the gap

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Announcing the Winners of the Excellence and Equity in Community College STEM Award

With support from the Siemens Foundation, Aspen recognizes eight excellent STEM programs expanding access to great careers for diverse students

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Advancing college student success

The Aspen Institute's College Excellence Program aims to advance higher education practices and leadership that significantly improve student learning, completion, and employment after college-especially for the growing population of students of color and low-income students on American campuses.

“My community college changed my life.”

Students at the 2021 Aspen Prize finalist institutions share how they have been set up for success.