✨ Join us in welcoming Loni Swain as our Director of Communications! As the Campaign continues working to expand college access, affordability, student success, & economic mobility, we look forward to the vision, creativity, and collaboration Loni will bring to our team. Welcome to the Campaign!

"To maintain the promise of higher education, we ask state & education leaders to build on this momentum by continuing to invest in the students and institutions of higher learning that power our state’s economic growth and long-term prosperity," says President Jessie Ryan on the May Revise Budget.

🚨 Critical higher education decisions are happening this week in CA! Governor will release his May Revise state budget proposal, the Appropriations Committee Suspense Hearings will help determine which education bills move forward, and students across the state have a real stake in the outcome. 🎓📚

🎓🗳️ Hear from Mike Bonin, former LA City Councilmember and Executive Director of the Pat Brown Institute for Public Affairs, on why young voters and college students must stay informed, engaged, and ready to participate in California's democracy!

In 2025, the Campaign met a defining moment for California higher ed with action, advocacy, & impact. From protecting access for undocumented students to advancing statewide coordination across education systems, this year moved equity forward. Read the full 2025 Impact Report: buff.ly/18tFwOr

✨ The Campaign’s 2026 Policy Agenda lays out a bold path forward for strengthening higher education opportunity across California. 🎓 Read here: collegecampaign.org/publication/...

🎓 The Campaign is proud to share our Equity Exemplar highlighting how Berkeley City College’s approach has embedded basic needs and emergency aid within a broader framework for student retention and academic success. 📘 Read the full exemplar here: collegecampaign.org/publication/...

📊✨ The Campaign is proud to continue working alongside our partners to advance conversations about math education and student opportunity. 📅 Join us April 15-16 to be part of these important conversations shaping the future of education. 👉 Register now: www.airmeet.com/e/290a4d70-d...

For the final day of Women's History Month, the Campaign honors Dolores Huerta, a trailblazer whose lifelong advocacy for economic justice and racial equity exemplifies true people-centered leadership. 👑 For decades, she advanced labor rights and united communities nationwide. 🤝

Join the Campaign, the Alliance for Candidate Engagement in Education, and the Pat Brown Institute for Public Affairs for a Lieutenant Governor Candidate Forum at California State University, Los Angeles on Monday, April 27 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Register by scanning the QR code to attend. 🎓

📘 "Set Up to Succeed" highlights the strategies that expand long-term opportunity for students and strengthen our state, from supporting California’s new coordinating body to expanding college access and beyond. Read the full report: buff.ly/6OFiV3A

The Campaign’s State of Higher Education reports have informed key policy reforms and strengthened statewide efforts to expand college opportunity. In 2026, we are proud to advance this work with an expanded focus on economic mobility. Explore the full report: collegecampaign.org/publication/...

California’s ambitious goal of achieving 70% postsecondary attainment by 2030 can transform its economy and democracy for the better, but getting there requires urgent action. Read our publication in collaboration with Complete College America: completecollege.org/set-up-to-succeed

New Publication 🚨 The State of Higher Education for Black Californians examines how California supports Black students in preparing for, accessing, succeeding in, and thriving after college. Explore the full report here: collegecampaign.org/publication/...

📣 We’re hiring! The Campaign is looking for a Director of Communications to lead the messaging and storytelling behind our work across California. 🔗 Click the link: collegecampaign.org/career-oppor... 📲 Or scan the QR code to view the full position description and application details.

If you're a California student attending a UC, CSU, or private college, TODAY is the state's priority deadline to apply for financial aid. Don’t leave money on the table. Submit your FAFSA or CADAA today using the link: www.csac.ca.gov/apply 🎓

This Women’s History Month, we honor the women who have shaped our communities, challenged barriers, and expanded what’s possible for the generations that follow. Malala Yousafzai’s words remind us that the future is built by what we choose to invest in today.

Check out our latest resource, our Black Student Success Agenda—a call to advance real, measurable progress in access, persistence, and completion for Black students in California. 🎓⭐

The state priority deadline is coming up soon ⏰🎓 Submitting your FAFSA or CADAA ensures you’re considered for the broadest range of financial aid available 💸✨ Haven’t started yet? You still have time! Set aside a few minutes, gather your documents, and complete the application that applies to you 📝

The Campaign for College Opportunity is proud to release our Black Student Success Agenda, a new policy resource that identifies the strategies California can advance to strengthen college access and success for Black students today. 📢 buff.ly/dGlK3M2

🚨Don’t leave money on the table. March 2nd is California's priority deadline to submit your FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA)! Submitting on time helps you maximize grants, scholarships, & state financial aid. Apply now & remind your classmates to do the same! www.csac.ca.gov/apply

During Black History Month, we honor leaders like Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, who challenged systems that excluded Black communities from power and opportunity. Her words remain a call to action: when institutions fail to make space, we must demand it and build it.

Congratulations to our Policy Analyst, Dr. Jewel Bourne, on successfully defending her dissertation & earning a PhD in Education Policy, Organization, & Leadership! This is a major milestone that reflects years of dedication, thoughtful scholarship, & a commitment to students.

📢 Fellowship Opportunities! 📢 Ready to turn your interest in higher education, racial equity, and policy advocacy into real work? The Campaign is hiring three fellows to join our Policy Team. 🚀 🔗 Apply now and help move college opportunity forward for students: collegecampaign.org/about/fellow...

Throughout the month, join us as we celebrate Black excellence and continue working toward a higher education system that better serves Black students. And stay tuned over the next few months as we share new research & resources for advancing Black student success!

Buzz. Buzz. Buzz. 🐝 Here’s your reminder that California’s priority financial aid deadline is one month away: March 2, 2026. Submitting your FAFSA or California Dream Act Application by the priority date helps you stay eligible for state and campus-based aid. Apply, submit, and remind a friend!

The Campaign denounces the terror, instability, & harm inflicted by immigration raids in our communities. These actions rip families apart without warning & force students, parents, & workers to live in constant fear. That fear does not stay contained—it spreads through classrooms to communities.

International Day of Education is a moment to recognize what education makes possible for individuals, families, and entire communities. It’s also a reminder that college access must be matched with real supports and systems that help students persist and graduate.

President Jessie Ryan emphasizes that diversity is one of our greatest strengths and that protecting diversity, equity, and inclusion is essential to ensuring higher education can serve every student. This is a win for students and for the work to keep higher education open and welcoming.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. remains one of the nation’s most consequential leaders for justice, calling the country to pair principle with action. His work challenged America to confront inequality directly and to recognize that dignity and opportunity must extend to everyone.

Tomorrow! 🎬✨ Join us at the Historic Crest Theatre for a screening of The Class—a documentary series that follows six California high school seniors as they navigate the road to college with the help of their college adviser. We hope to see you there!💛🎥 secure.givelively.org/event/campai...

The Campaign applauds Gov. Newsom for a proposed budget that safeguards fiscal stability, strengthens pathways from TK-12 through higher education and into the workforce, and reaffirms an unwavering commitment to student success. 🎓➡️💼 Stay tuned for our full analysis.

Through the Student Leadership Institute (SLI), Isaac Ceballos gained the confidence to carry himself with purpose & grow into a leader who advocates for students in meaningful ways. This new year, help us sustain programs that transform students into changemakers 👉 collegecampaign.org/donate/

Hear from President Jessie Ryan as she reflects on the past year and the partnerships that carried this work forward through moments of challenge and change 🌱✨ In 2026, we'll be counting on you to continue standing with students and the future they deserve. 🎓🎆

With 2025 coming to an end, we remain focused on what matters most: ensuring students have access to real opportunity. Standing up for students means advancing systems that are designed to support their success—and holding those systems accountable 🤍💫https://collegecampaign.org/donate/

As we look toward 2026, our commitment to student access and success remains steadfast. This work is rooted in community. With your support, we can help students achieve their college dreams and unlock lifetime opportunities.🤝🌟 Contribute today: collegecampaign.org/donate/

From our team to you, happy holidays! 🎄✨ As we close out the year, we’re grateful for the partnerships, support, and shared commitment that made this work possible. Wishing you a season of rest, joy, and reflection—and we look forward to continuing this work together in the new year 🤝📚

Hear directly from our Board Chair, Dr. Edward C. Bush, in our latest newsletter, where he shares why clarity and courage are essential right now. Together, we can make sure higher education propels California students and families forward. Contribute today: conta.cc/44CiTQG

Many students face obstacles that impact their ability to take advanced coursework. California has an opportunity to lead the nation by ensuring all high schools offer the advanced courses that truly open doors for students success. 🔎 Explore the full publication: buff.ly/yxIVdgn

Our team shares what they're most proud of this year, including uplifting student voices, partnerships with advocates like you, and fearlessly advancing equity-centered solutions in a challenging time. Let's stand together 💪 to ensure that students' dreams become a reality ⭐ 🔗 buff.ly/gUO6wwX

We are once asking for your support. Your contributions help us expand what’s possible for students across California. They fuel the momentum behind policies and partnerships that break down barriers. With your support, we’ll keep opening doors in the year ahead. 💙✨ collegecampaign.org/donate

📊 It's time to ensure that every California student, in every community, has an equitable path to the classes that prepare them for college success. Our newest publication examines statewide patterns in advanced course participation and how to broaden access: collegecampaign.org/publication/...

Join us in standing with students this #GivingTuesday. Your contribution helps uplift the next generation of leaders and build a California that supports opportunity for everyone. 🤝 Build a brighter path forward 🔗 buff.ly/gUO6wwX

This dismantlement serves to abandon students who depend on the Department for vital support, information, and protection of their rights. As advocates, it is crucial we continue to uplift the vital role of the Department of Education and its experienced staff to best serve all students nationwide.

If you’re a California undergraduate student ready to lead, there’s still time to apply to our Student Leadership Institute! Applications close tomorrow, Nov 20. Don’t miss your chance to grow your advocacy skills and make tangible change for students across the state. 📣Apply now: buff.ly/ayPpxVP

During our recent webinar, “Where Leadership Meets Law: Upholding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Higher Education,” our board chair Dr. Ed Bush left higher education leaders with a message we won’t soon forget. ✨ Link to watch the full recording: buff.ly/zLFLD3b

Ready to grow as a leader? 🌟 Our Student Leadership Institute shaped Carlos’s college journey by connecting him with mentors, building him lifelong friendships, and opening doors to policymaking in California. Apply to the Student Leadership Institute by November 20! Your future community is waiting

Araya Williams, a transfer student from Mt. San Jacinto College to San Diego State University, reminds us how intentionality and the right support can make the college and transfer experience transformative for students. We continue to celebrate our #PathwayChampions!

📖 Today, the Campaign is proud to share “A Higher Education Blueprint for Equity, Inclusion, and Action.” Our Blueprint calls on leaders to stand firmly, providing policy roadmaps that center students and advance progress. Read more: collegecampaign.org/equity-inclu...

Happy Native American Heritage Month! 🌟🧡 The Campaign for College Opportunity honors the vibrant cultures, histories, and contributions of Indigenous communities and reaffirms our commitment to advancing equal opportunity to higher education. Learn more: buff.ly/xQ9Ak3B 📚✨