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How can community colleges ensure every student graduates into a family-sustaining career? In this new op-ed, Aspen’s Josh Wyner and Southwest Tech’s Holly Clendenen share how the 2025 Aspen Prize winner redesigned programs so every credential leads to opportunity. www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Here is why Southwest Wisconsin Tech is a prize-winning community college | Opinion
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College aims to help every student make a program plan based on better career decisions and post-graduate success.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:21 PM
How can community colleges ensure every student graduates into a family-sustaining career? In this new op-ed, Aspen’s Josh Wyner and Southwest Tech’s Holly Clendenen share how the 2025 Aspen Prize winner redesigned programs so every credential leads to opportunity. www.yahoo.com/news/article...
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Exciting news: the 2027 #AspenPrize Top 200 community colleges were announced today! Joyce is proud to be a founding funder of the Aspen Prize. Join us in celebrating their commitment to driving higher student success and outcomes. ⬇️ #HigherEd #StudentSuccess
Community colleges change lives every day. Today, we celebrate the top 200 colleges eligible for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, recognizing high achievement and student success. Learn more: as.pn/prize
October 28, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Exciting news: the 2027 #AspenPrize Top 200 community colleges were announced today! Joyce is proud to be a founding funder of the Aspen Prize. Join us in celebrating their commitment to driving higher student success and outcomes. ⬇️ #HigherEd #StudentSuccess
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📬 We are thrilled to bring you October's edition of our College 3.0 Newsletter, where we will share findings and spotlights on access, completion, and post-grad success: mailchi.mp/cd8cedd8c624...
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October 31, 2025 at 3:12 PM
📬 We are thrilled to bring you October's edition of our College 3.0 Newsletter, where we will share findings and spotlights on access, completion, and post-grad success: mailchi.mp/cd8cedd8c624...
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In times of uncertainty, leadership matters most. Our Josh Wyner shares how college leaders can turn disruption into opportunity in a new blog: highered.aspeninstitute.org/blog-posts/n...
Never Waste a Crisis: How Colleges Can Find Opportunities in this Moment to Deliver for Students and Communities
Today, college and university leaders are confronted with multiple challenges. Enrollments are uncertain, driven by demographic trends, immigration policies, and legal restrictions on recruitment. Bud...
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November 5, 2025 at 3:19 PM
In times of uncertainty, leadership matters most. Our Josh Wyner shares how college leaders can turn disruption into opportunity in a new blog: highered.aspeninstitute.org/blog-posts/n...
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Leaders from the 10 pilot colleges in Aspen’s #UnlockingOpportunity Network gathered in D.C. to reflect on progress, share strategies, and plan the next phase of their multi-year work helping students complete programs that lead to degrees and good jobs. as.pn/UnlockingOpportunity
November 6, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Leaders from the 10 pilot colleges in Aspen’s #UnlockingOpportunity Network gathered in D.C. to reflect on progress, share strategies, and plan the next phase of their multi-year work helping students complete programs that lead to degrees and good jobs. as.pn/UnlockingOpportunity
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Strong presidential leadership shapes the future of community colleges. Aspen’s Rising Presidents & Presidents Fellowships prepare leaders to expand student success, strengthen culture, & deliver on higher ed’s promise. Apply by Oct 13: theaspeninstitute.submittable.com/submit
September 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Strong presidential leadership shapes the future of community colleges. Aspen’s Rising Presidents & Presidents Fellowships prepare leaders to expand student success, strengthen culture, & deliver on higher ed’s promise. Apply by Oct 13: theaspeninstitute.submittable.com/submit
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Switching to 8-week courses, NWTC is seeing big gains in retention, completion & engagement. In @wisconsinwatch.org, our Josh Wyner says the 2025 Aspen Prize finalist proves community colleges can graduate more students ready for fulfilling lives. wisconsinwatch.org/2025/08/nort...
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August 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Switching to 8-week courses, NWTC is seeing big gains in retention, completion & engagement. In @wisconsinwatch.org, our Josh Wyner says the 2025 Aspen Prize finalist proves community colleges can graduate more students ready for fulfilling lives. wisconsinwatch.org/2025/08/nort...
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What if every community college student left with a credential that leads to a good job—or a clear path to a bachelor’s degree? 55 colleges are joining Aspen’s #UnlockingOpportunity network to make that a reality. Learn more: as.pn/UnlockingOpportunity
August 19, 2025 at 3:33 PM
What if every community college student left with a credential that leads to a good job—or a clear path to a bachelor’s degree? 55 colleges are joining Aspen’s #UnlockingOpportunity network to make that a reality. Learn more: as.pn/UnlockingOpportunity
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The journey to a great presidency starts with preparation. Join our Rising Presidents Fellowship webinar tomorrow at 4 PM ET to learn how aspiring leaders step into this vital role. Register: aspeninstitute.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
August 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The journey to a great presidency starts with preparation. Join our Rising Presidents Fellowship webinar tomorrow at 4 PM ET to learn how aspiring leaders step into this vital role. Register: aspeninstitute.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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🎉 Congratulations to Dr. DeRionne Pollard, newly named president & CEO of AACC and the first woman to lead the 105-year-old organization. We’re excited to continue partnering with AACC to strengthen community colleges nationwide. www.ccdaily.com/2025/07/deri...
DeRionne Pollard to lead AACC - Community College Daily
DeRionne Pollard this fall will become the next president and CEO of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). She is the first woman to take the helm of the 105-year-old community colleg...
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July 17, 2025 at 3:03 PM
🎉 Congratulations to Dr. DeRionne Pollard, newly named president & CEO of AACC and the first woman to lead the 105-year-old organization. We’re excited to continue partnering with AACC to strengthen community colleges nationwide. www.ccdaily.com/2025/07/deri...
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How does a small, rural college become the top in the nation? 2025 #AspenPrize winner SWTC shows what’s possible when student success drives every decision. Read the blog via @aspeninstitute.bsky.social’s The Slice: www.aspeninstitute.org/blog-posts/p...
Prize-winning Approaches: How a Great Community College Builds Up Students and a Regional Economy
The Alliance for Social Trust brought together national and local leaders to collaborate, reflect, and commit to building trust.
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July 25, 2025 at 2:47 PM
How does a small, rural college become the top in the nation? 2025 #AspenPrize winner SWTC shows what’s possible when student success drives every decision. Read the blog via @aspeninstitute.bsky.social’s The Slice: www.aspeninstitute.org/blog-posts/p...
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📬 We are thrilled to bring you July's edition of our College 3.0 Newsletter, where we will share findings and spotlights on access, completion, and post-grad success: mailchi.mp/aspeninstitu...
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The Critical State Role in Advancing 3.0 Reforms
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July 29, 2025 at 2:28 PM
📬 We are thrilled to bring you July's edition of our College 3.0 Newsletter, where we will share findings and spotlights on access, completion, and post-grad success: mailchi.mp/aspeninstitu...
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As trust in higher ed declines, some colleges are proving what’s possible—boosting completion and connecting students to good jobs. Hear how in this SXSW EDU panel led by Marketplace's Amir Bibawy.
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August 5, 2025 at 5:54 PM
As trust in higher ed declines, some colleges are proving what’s possible—boosting completion and connecting students to good jobs. Hear how in this SXSW EDU panel led by Marketplace's Amir Bibawy.
🗳 Vote now to help bring it to the SXSW EDU stage!
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At @aspenideas.bsky.social, Pascale Charlot and Josh Wyner explored how #highered can advance mobility and talent—despite shrinking trust and policy threats—in a conversation that echoed Aspen’s 75-year mission to convene bold leaders.
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July 3, 2025 at 2:52 PM
At @aspenideas.bsky.social, Pascale Charlot and Josh Wyner explored how #highered can advance mobility and talent—despite shrinking trust and policy threats—in a conversation that echoed Aspen’s 75-year mission to convene bold leaders.
🔗 Learn more: highered.aspeninstitute.org
🔗 Learn more: highered.aspeninstitute.org
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The Maryland Transfer Intensive hosted its first in-person convening on June 25 in Baltimore—bringing together public and independent colleges and MHEC to advance student-centered transfer reform through data, collaboration, and shared practice. Learn more: as.pn/mdtransferintensive
July 9, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The Maryland Transfer Intensive hosted its first in-person convening on June 25 in Baltimore—bringing together public and independent colleges and MHEC to advance student-centered transfer reform through data, collaboration, and shared practice. Learn more: as.pn/mdtransferintensive
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🎓 What if every community college student who set out to earn a bachelor’s actually did? Over 7,000 people have turned to the Transfer Playbook 2.0 to understand what it takes to close that gap. Read it here and share what stood out to you: as.pn/TP2
Transfer Playbook 2.0: A Practical Guide for Achieving Excellence in Transfer and Bachelor’s Attainment for Community College Students
National surveys continue to show a significant gap between community college students’ aspirations and their bachelor’s attainment. Only 16 percent of community college students earn a bachelor’s deg...
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July 10, 2025 at 4:13 PM
🎓 What if every community college student who set out to earn a bachelor’s actually did? Over 7,000 people have turned to the Transfer Playbook 2.0 to understand what it takes to close that gap. Read it here and share what stood out to you: as.pn/TP2
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Eight years ago Southwest Wisconsin Technical College was failing and risked losing its accreditation, which would have affected the roughly 3,700 students near the Iowa border training for careers as mechanics, midwives, farmers and more. Here's how it turned things around.
How this rural Wisconsin community college raised grads’ wages — and saved its accreditation
“If our graduates don’t make family-sustaining wages, we’re not going to offer the program anymore,” a Southwest Wisconsin Technical College official says. “Our degrees have to ha…
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May 28, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Eight years ago Southwest Wisconsin Technical College was failing and risked losing its accreditation, which would have affected the roughly 3,700 students near the Iowa border training for careers as mechanics, midwives, farmers and more. Here's how it turned things around.
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A great solutions story showing how a community college raised its graduates' salaries substantially by focusing on family-supporting career training:
Eight years ago Southwest Wisconsin Technical College was failing and risked losing its accreditation, which would have affected the roughly 3,700 students near the Iowa border training for careers as mechanics, midwives, farmers and more. Here's how it turned things around.
How this rural Wisconsin community college raised grads’ wages — and saved its accreditation
“If our graduates don’t make family-sustaining wages, we’re not going to offer the program anymore,” a Southwest Wisconsin Technical College official says. “Our degrees have to ha…
wisconsinwatch.org
May 29, 2025 at 1:58 PM
A great solutions story showing how a community college raised its graduates' salaries substantially by focusing on family-supporting career training:
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“Even with strong academics, many students won’t enroll—or finish—unless college meets their economic needs.” In
@usnews.com, Josh Wyner shares how higher ed leaders can boost enrollment and job outcomes:
www.usnews.com/opinion/arti...
@usnews.com, Josh Wyner shares how higher ed leaders can boost enrollment and job outcomes:
www.usnews.com/opinion/arti...
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June 6, 2025 at 3:41 PM
“Even with strong academics, many students won’t enroll—or finish—unless college meets their economic needs.” In
@usnews.com, Josh Wyner shares how higher ed leaders can boost enrollment and job outcomes:
www.usnews.com/opinion/arti...
@usnews.com, Josh Wyner shares how higher ed leaders can boost enrollment and job outcomes:
www.usnews.com/opinion/arti...
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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 recording:
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Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence
The $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence is the nation’s signature recognition for America’s community colleges—as one U.S. president called it, “basically the Oscars for great comm...
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May 6, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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 recording:
highered.aspeninstitute.org/programs/asp...
highered.aspeninstitute.org/programs/asp...
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📊 The #AspenPrize is evolving to better reflect student outcomes—including for part-time & transfer students. We're seeking #comm_college signatures to access NSC data. More access = more eligibility, better tools, stronger research. Learn more and sign: as.pn/prizedataauthorization
May 21, 2025 at 2:46 PM
📊 The #AspenPrize is evolving to better reflect student outcomes—including for part-time & transfer students. We're seeking #comm_college signatures to access NSC data. More access = more eligibility, better tools, stronger research. Learn more and sign: as.pn/prizedataauthorization
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2025 Aspen Prize Rising Star Wallace State Community College–Hanceville 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: www.opencampus.org/2025/05/09/a...
📖 Read more in Open Campus: www.opencampus.org/2025/05/09/a...
A Workforce Training Standard in Rural Alabama - Open Campus
Studying transformative results at Wallace State Community College.
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May 27, 2025 at 5:15 PM
2025 Aspen Prize Rising Star Wallace State Community College–Hanceville 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: www.opencampus.org/2025/05/09/a...
📖 Read more in Open Campus: www.opencampus.org/2025/05/09/a...
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🎓 #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: www.deseret.com/education/20...
From great books to cattle ranching, these universities offer more than a degree
With student debt spiraling, many families are looking for alternatives to traditional higher education. These programs offer a diploma and much more.
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June 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
🎓 #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: www.deseret.com/education/20...
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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 @wisconsinwatch.org has the story: wisconsinwatch.org/2025/05/sout...
How this rural Wisconsin community college raised grads’ wages — and saved its accreditation
“If our graduates don’t make family-sustaining wages, we’re not going to offer the program anymore,” a Southwest Wisconsin Technical College official says. “Our degrees have to ha…
wisconsinwatch.org
June 3, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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 @wisconsinwatch.org has the story: wisconsinwatch.org/2025/05/sout...
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1/3) 🏆 The Aspen Prize winner(s) will be announced April 17! We’re spotlighting each of our 10 finalists—starting with
Georgia Highlands College.
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Georgia Highlands College.
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March 19, 2025 at 2:18 PM
1/3) 🏆 The Aspen Prize winner(s) will be announced April 17! We’re spotlighting each of our 10 finalists—starting with
Georgia Highlands College.
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Georgia Highlands College.
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