The Elite 8 is HERE. In #MarchToGraduationMadness, schools advance on graduation rates, Pell access & affordability. Congratulations to these schools doing the work to get students across the finish line! Final Four is next! #MarchMadness #CollegeCompletion #CCADoesTheWork

The Sweet 16 is set in our #MarchToGraduationMadness brackets! 🏀🎓 In this tournament, schools advance on graduation rates, Pell access, and affordability — not just wins. Check the updated brackets. Who’s your pick for the Elite 8? #MarchMadness #CollegeCompletion #HigherEd #CCADoesTheWork

Round 1 of #MarchToGraduationMadness is complete! In our bracket, schools advance on grad rates, Pell Grant numbers, & net price. Check out the brackets to see who’s still in the running for the college completion championship. Round 2 soon! #MarchMadness #CollegeCompletion #HigherEd

It’s #MarchMadness 🏀 and we’re settling a different kind of bracket. CCA’s 2026 #MarchtoGraduationMadness is back, ranking NCAA tournament schools on what really matters: graduation rates, Pell Grant access, and net price of attendance. #CollegeCompletion #HigherEd #StudentSuccess #CCADoesTheWork

Free. Virtual. Two days of conversation on math education that actually matters. Registration is open for the @justequations.bsky.social annual conference, The Mathematics of Opportunity, April 15–16. Proud to be a sponsor. Join us: www.justequations.org/event/the-ma... #MathEducation #HigherEd

Read coverage of the report we released last week with The Campaign for College Opportunity. "Set Up to Succeed" outlines what it will take for California to boost educational attainment. Read the full coverage of the report in @insidehighered.com:

Course shutouts are frustratingly common — and they're costing students time and money. CCA President Dr. Yolanda Watson Spiva in @nytimes.com: course-sharing networks can help, but always verify credits will transfer before you enroll. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/06/y... #HigherEd #CollegeCompletion

Arizona is officially a CCA Alliance state! Yesterday's kickoff in Phoenix brought together university, community college, and state leaders aligned around one goal: more students across the finish line. Welcome to the CCA Alliance, Arizona. 🎓 www.azregents.edu/news-release...

California needs 1.3 million more credentialed adults to reach its 70% postsecondary attainment goal by 2030. New report from CCA + @collegeopp.bsky.social lays out exactly how to get there. Read it now: completecollege.org/set-up-to-succeed #HigherEd #CollegeCompletion #HigherEd #California

CCA was at this week's #HBCU EdTech Summit in ATL, where Norm Palmer, Meacie Fairfax, and Board Member Dr. Adrian Haugabrook joined conversations on creativity, ownership, and opportunity in the #AI era. Inspired by the innovators and student leaders shaping the future of education. #CCADoesTHeWork

What if student care wasn't a side function, but the core of your completion strategy? @dallascollegetx.bsky.social built a Student Care Network, and the data shows that students who engaged persisted at rates up to 10% higher. Listen to the latest CCA on the Air: completecollege.org/resource/cca...

We’re hiring! 🎓 CCA has three open roles for mission-driven professionals: 📌 Policy Director (deadline: Feb 27) 📌 Grants & Contracts Manager (deadline: March 6) 📌 Finance Manager (deadline: March 13) All remote. Learn more at CompleteCollege.org/Careers #HigherEd #NonprofitJobs

CCA is partnering with Paritii on a pilot project with five institutions to create responsible AI adoption roadmaps for advising. Learn more in a webinar this Friday, February 20, at noon ET/9 am PT. More about the pilot and register for the webinar here: completecollege.org/our-work/ini...

Dr. Yolanda Watson Spiva, President, @completecollege.bsky.social, joins Prof. Judyth Sachs to explore the intersection of equity, access, and institutional transformation, underpinned by a bold mission to improve completion rates for 10 million students across 53 systems. 🎧https://lnkd.in/g9w_G_Xv

New episode from Voices for Justice Podcast! Two #HigherEd leaders come together to discuss how intentionally designed #DevelopmentalEducation reform can transform the first-year college experience. Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/40OJ... YouTube: youtu.be/32NYASbzjR8?...

Student loan changes take effect July 1. CCA President Yolanda Watson Spiva on why flexible repayment options matter: "We have so many different types of borrowers in different circumstances. You cannot have a one-size-fits-all." Read more from @PBSnews.org.bsky.social

We’re hiring a Policy Director to lead our state & federal policy agenda! Looking for someone passionate about student success, equity, and driving real change in higher education. Remote position, DC-area preferred. Priority deadline: Feb 27. completecollegeadmin.bamboohr.com/hiring/jobs/39

Strong Start to Finish releases updated Core Principles for Transforming DevED—a roadmap for ensuring every student gets a strong start in college. Key strategies: default enrollment in gateway courses, corequisite support, and data-backed reform. Learn more: strongstart.org/what-we-do/c...

Last week our CCA team gathered in New Orleans for Home Week to have deep conversations and share big ideas. Many battled weather disruptions to be there—resilience we often ask of our students. Grateful for a team that shows up! 💙 #HigherEd #StudentSuccess #CCADoesTheWork

New #CCAontheAir episode 🎙️ "Do not shrink to fit the expectations of others, because we were born to be different." Breana Brown of Illinois State University shares how real connection & shifting from a deficit lens transform student success. open.spotify.com/episode/2xio... #HigherEd #FirstGen

"AI is not just a tool; it's a thought partner" — insights on navigating the AI revolution in higher ed from Pikes Peak State Colleges Cynthia Krutsinger, featuring the CCA AI Readiness Consortium work. 66% of employers now require AI literacy skills. Are we ready? www.ccdaily.com/2026/01/navi...

CCA is proud to welcome three new team members: Austin Floyd, EdD, (Data Impact & Engagement Specialist), Andrea Hill (Administrative Coordinator), and Sean Morris, MA, (Director, CCA University). Their expertise will strengthen our mission to increase college completion nationwide. #CCADoesTheWork

On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, CCA’s offices are closed in observance. As part of the recognition of the holiday, CCA Director of Technology Innovation Norman Palmer attended The King Center’s 2026 Global Summit in Atlanta, where he had the honor of meeting Dr. King's daughter, Bernice A. King.

🎙️ The Voices for Justice Podcast is LIVE with a brand-new episode, "Students at the Root: How Student Collaboration Impacts Student Success and Regional Transformation." 👉 Watch the full episode on YouTube and listen on Spotify now! YouTube: youtu.be/C_m-LTyXFWQ?...

2025 wrapped! 🎓 ✅ 55 events, 2,700+ attendees ✅ 7 new publications ✅ 780 people at NEXT in Baltimore ✅ 1,114 news stories ✅ 11 new team members ✅ Complete College Photo Library launched Thank you for being part of the college completion movement. 2026, here we come! #CCADoesTheWork #HigherEd

What can happen when policy, data infrastructure, and institutional collaboration align to ensure responsible AI is paired with human judgment and strong partnerships? Read more in a special guest post from DataKind on the CCA Amplification Lab: completecollege.org/news/amplifi... #AI #HigherEd

New episode alert! 🎧 Dr. Toya Barnes-Teamer joins Voices for Justice to discuss leading with vision & heart in higher ed. "Pay more attention to intent than ego" — essential wisdom for leaders navigating challenging times. Watch: youtu.be/AvdyFtHkOqg?... #HigherEd #StudentSuccess

CCA is excited to welcome Dr. Hailie Lane as a project associate. Dr. Lane brings deep expertise in student success and retention, grounded in both research and practice. We're thrilled to have her on the CCA team! Learn more about her: completecollege.org/person/haili...

We're hiring! Join CCA as our Communications Manager and help drive transformational change in higher education. 📍 Remote 💼 5+ years of experience 🎨 Design & content creation 📅 Apply by Dec 19 Learn more: CompleteCollege.org/Careers #HigherEd #CommsJobs #NonprofitCareer

How does CollegeBound Foundation achieve retention rates above the national average? Through individualized advising, financial support and strong college partnerships. Our latest CCA On the Air episode explores their "to and through college" model in Baltimore. completecollege.org/resource/cca...

A huge congratulations to CCA Fellow Dr. Lenore Rodicio, who was just announced yesterday as the incoming president and CEO of Achieving the Dream. We can't wait to see the new heights ATD reaches under her leadership. achievingthedream.org/lenore-rodic...

🎙️ NEW Episode: "Beyond the Numbers" with Dr. Leonard D. Taylor on leveraging data to center equity & measure student thriving beyond traditional metrics. Recorded live at UNCF UNITE Conference. Watch: youtu.be/Vw7atttqky0 #HigherEd #StudentSuccess #CollegeCompletion

Every student deserves a clear path to completion and a career that matters. Your gift to CCA invests in proven strategies like Purpose First, AI innovations, and HBCU/HBCC. Our work is transforming futures. Make your impact: CompleteCollege.org/Donate #GivingTuesday

Ready to discover what's NEXT in student success? Join us on December 11 at 1 pm ET for a virtual follow-up to our Annual Convening—open to both NEXT attendees and those who couldn't join us in person. Register: CompleteCollege.org/WhatsNext #CCANext2025 #CCADoesTheWork #CollegeCompletion

Student Success | 12 Ways to Improve College for Military Learners A recent report outlines strategies that could make higher education more supportive of active-duty, veteran and military-affiliated students. https://bit.ly/4rmHMcS #EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky

CCA's offices will be closed tomorrow and Friday for Thanksgiving. In this season of thanks, we are grateful to our network of student advocates who are convinced that better is possible in higher education. Rest and recharge over the long weekend, and we'll see you back here in December.

Great recap of #CCANext2025 in @insidehighered.com by Matt Reed. "The key is to push the change in the right direction. Kudos to CCA for doing exactly that." Thank you to all our attendees for the honest conversations about student success. www.insidehighered.com/opinion/colu... #CCADoesTheWork

Thrilled to be learning from practitioners and leaders in #highered at Complete College America. @completecollege.bsky.social

NCHEMS Senior Associates Louisa Hunkerstorm and Nancy Stalowski joined the @completecollege.bsky.social Annual Convening this week, focused on data-driven strategies that strengthen student pathways and completion. hanks to CCA — and the M&T Bank Stadium reception was a great bonus! #HigherEd

CCA President Yolanda Watson Spiva and Director of Technology and Innovation Norman Palmer were in Cambridge, MA this week for the @aximcollaborative.bsky.social AI & Education Convening. Great preparation for the AI conversations coming to #CCANEXT2025 next week!

Kick off #CCANext2025 in style at M&T Bank Stadium! 🏈 After Monday’s opening sessions, join us at 6:00 PM for our Welcome Reception. 🎤 A short program begins at 6:30 PM 🍽️ Heavy hors d’oeuvres + drinks 🚌 Shuttles run every 15 minutes from 5:45–8:15 PM

We’re almost there. ⏳ #CCANext2025 kicks off in just 5️⃣ days! There’s still time to secure your spot and join changemakers from across the country as we lead what’s NEXT in higher education. 🎟️ Register today: bit.ly/47DQzzx

Public trust in higher ed is rising—but headlines stay focused on elite campuses. Community colleges serve 44% of undergraduates. Their stories matter. CCA President Dr. Yoland Watson Spiva in @fortune.com: Time to reframe the narrative around today's students. Read:

The NEXT Event App is now live! 📲 Access full event details, including sessions, locations, speakers, and real-time updates for #CCANext2025, right from your phone. You can also visit the NEXT event site for more information: bit.ly/482JXKY

No tricks here—just strategy and competition. 🎲🏆 At #CCANext2025, stop by and play The College Student Success Board Game, designed to test your wit, knowledge, and readiness to lead what’s NEXT in higher education. 🎟 Register today: bit.ly/4hfQsgo

🎙️ NEW podcast episode: How is Kentucky moving from the needle on educational attainment? Collaboration over mandates. Hear from KY higher ed leaders on moving away from rigid targets toward progress-based benchmarking—and why it's working. open.spotify.com/episode/0EsL... #HigherEd #DataDriven

Two powerful documentaries. Two nights. One theme: transforming student success. Join us at #NEXT2025 for special screenings of No Greater Odds (10th anniversary!) & Counted Out (@countedout.bsky.social) Nov 17-18 | 8:15 pm Stories that inspire action. 🎬 Register: completecollege.org/next

The work we do at #CCANext2025 doesn’t end when the sessions wrap—it lives on in the students we serve, the institutions we strengthen, and the communities we call home. 🎟 Join us in Baltimore and be part of the movement: bit.ly/4hfQsgo

CCA is pleased to announce Norman Palmer as our new Director of Innovation Technology. With 30+ years of tech leadership at DHS, Northrop Grumman and NSF, Norman will lead CCA's Council for AI and advance student success via responsible #AI implementation. completecollege.org/person/norma...

🚨 Last chance! We’ve extended the regular registration deadline for #CCANext2025 through October 18, you can still register at the $900 rate. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation shaping the next era of higher education transformation. 🎟 Register now: bit.ly/4hfQsgo