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We’re a private foundation committed to increasing the share of adults in the U.S. labor force with degrees or other credentials of value leading to economic prosperity to 75 percent by 2040. Learn more about our work and mission: www.luminafoundation.org/
Our choices today will shape who AI serves tomorrow.
“We’ve seen this story before: Moments of disruption that ultimately deepened human potential when guided by shared values. The difference now is that we're acting earlier, more collaboratively, and with a clear sense of what's at stake.”
“We’ve seen this story before: Moments of disruption that ultimately deepened human potential when guided by shared values. The difference now is that we're acting earlier, more collaboratively, and with a clear sense of what's at stake.”
October 16, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Our choices today will shape who AI serves tomorrow.
“We’ve seen this story before: Moments of disruption that ultimately deepened human potential when guided by shared values. The difference now is that we're acting earlier, more collaboratively, and with a clear sense of what's at stake.”
“We’ve seen this story before: Moments of disruption that ultimately deepened human potential when guided by shared values. The difference now is that we're acting earlier, more collaboratively, and with a clear sense of what's at stake.”
Why does Lumina, a foundation focused on education after high school, invest in local journalism?
Lumina President and CEO Jamie Merisotis joined American Journalism Project CEO Sarabeth Berman this morning for a frank chat about the value of local news and the civic infrastructure it creates.
Lumina President and CEO Jamie Merisotis joined American Journalism Project CEO Sarabeth Berman this morning for a frank chat about the value of local news and the civic infrastructure it creates.
October 8, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Why does Lumina, a foundation focused on education after high school, invest in local journalism?
Lumina President and CEO Jamie Merisotis joined American Journalism Project CEO Sarabeth Berman this morning for a frank chat about the value of local news and the civic infrastructure it creates.
Lumina President and CEO Jamie Merisotis joined American Journalism Project CEO Sarabeth Berman this morning for a frank chat about the value of local news and the civic infrastructure it creates.
At the Athens Democracy Forum this week, Lumina’s Jamie Merisotis joined a global panel on “Silencing the Academy.” The conversation covered higher ed’s enduring value and underscored why defending academic freedom is vital to protecting democracy and creating fair learning opportunities.
October 2, 2025 at 4:52 PM
At the Athens Democracy Forum this week, Lumina’s Jamie Merisotis joined a global panel on “Silencing the Academy.” The conversation covered higher ed’s enduring value and underscored why defending academic freedom is vital to protecting democracy and creating fair learning opportunities.
Let's turn "I don't think I can get in" into "I'm going to college.
We're investing nearly $3.3M in states, systems, and colleges ready to transform admissions. Join our webinar at 2 p.m. EDT Sept. 30 to learn more about this funding opportunity. https://bit.ly/4mqvxIv
We're investing nearly $3.3M in states, systems, and colleges ready to transform admissions. Join our webinar at 2 p.m. EDT Sept. 30 to learn more about this funding opportunity. https://bit.ly/4mqvxIv
September 22, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Let's turn "I don't think I can get in" into "I'm going to college.
We're investing nearly $3.3M in states, systems, and colleges ready to transform admissions. Join our webinar at 2 p.m. EDT Sept. 30 to learn more about this funding opportunity. https://bit.ly/4mqvxIv
We're investing nearly $3.3M in states, systems, and colleges ready to transform admissions. Join our webinar at 2 p.m. EDT Sept. 30 to learn more about this funding opportunity. https://bit.ly/4mqvxIv
"Freedom to give is not about politics. It's not about ideology. It's about people." https://cof.org/page/public-statement-philanthropy
#UniteInAdvance
#UniteInAdvance
September 10, 2025 at 3:16 PM
"Freedom to give is not about politics. It's not about ideology. It's about people." https://cof.org/page/public-statement-philanthropy
#UniteInAdvance
#UniteInAdvance
Nearly three-quarters of all good jobs will demand education after high school, but today, only about half of adults have advanced learning or training.
"That's a talent gap turning into a crisis," Lumina President and CEO Jamie Merisotis said in his recent Forbes piece." https://bit.ly/47EH0Ax
"That's a talent gap turning into a crisis," Lumina President and CEO Jamie Merisotis said in his recent Forbes piece." https://bit.ly/47EH0Ax
August 25, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Nearly three-quarters of all good jobs will demand education after high school, but today, only about half of adults have advanced learning or training.
"That's a talent gap turning into a crisis," Lumina President and CEO Jamie Merisotis said in his recent Forbes piece." https://bit.ly/47EH0Ax
"That's a talent gap turning into a crisis," Lumina President and CEO Jamie Merisotis said in his recent Forbes piece." https://bit.ly/47EH0Ax
The best ROI in college isn’t prestige. It’s impact. In his latest for Forbes, Jamie Merisotis highlights schools that deliver on access, affordability, mobility, and community connection. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiemerisotis/2025/08/13/degrees-of-opportunity-rethinking-value-in-higher-ed/
August 20, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The best ROI in college isn’t prestige. It’s impact. In his latest for Forbes, Jamie Merisotis highlights schools that deliver on access, affordability, mobility, and community connection. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiemerisotis/2025/08/13/degrees-of-opportunity-rethinking-value-in-higher-ed/
The freedom to give is not about politics or ideology, Lumina President and CEO Jamie Merisotis says. It’s about people and the opportunities we create together. We’re proud to join hundreds of organizations in protecting this essential freedom. https://cof.org/uniteinadvance #UniteInAdvance
August 15, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The freedom to give is not about politics or ideology, Lumina President and CEO Jamie Merisotis says. It’s about people and the opportunities we create together. We’re proud to join hundreds of organizations in protecting this essential freedom. https://cof.org/uniteinadvance #UniteInAdvance