Applications are now open for the Presidents & Trustees Collaborative—supporting alumni of Aspen’s presidential fellowships and their boards in strengthening student-centered governance. Apply: highered.aspeninstitute.org/programs/presidents-trustees-collaborative

A nationwide nursing shortage demands action. In the latest Degrees of Excellence, Josh Wyner outlines how community colleges and partners can expand health care programs, strengthen transfer, and grow local talent to help close the workforce gap. joshwyner.substack.com/p/how-can-co...

Now hiring: Director, Postsecondary Value & Field Strategy. This senior leader will help ensure the degrees students earn truly advance economic mobility. Learn more and apply: aspeninstitute.hrmdirect.com/employment/v...

In MD, 55% of #comm_college students are in transfer programs, but only 23% transfer to a 4-year university within 6 years. Strategic Transfer Excellence Plans from 25 #comm_colleges and four-year institutions aim to change that. Learn how: as.pn/MDTIStep

🚗 Last week, our colleagues hit the road, sharing CEP research and insights on transfer and student success at Princeton and the University of Cincinnati. Learn more: highered.aspeninstitute.org/focus-areas/transfer

Last week, the 10th cohort of the Rising Presidents Fellowship met in Raleigh for their 2nd residential session. Fellows sharpened strategies for student success, built partnerships, and applied Aspen frameworks from the seat of the president. Learn more: as.pn/risingpresidents

ICYMI: The Jan. edition of College 3.0 is live! We’re focusing on what drives real student success, plus: Pell gains at ATI colleges, openings for our Presidents & Trustees Collaborative, and Joshua Wyner’s new Substack. mailchi.mp/aspeninstitu...

Applications are open for the next cohort of the Presidents & Trustees Collaborative, supporting presidents and trustees in advancing student success through aligned governance. Apply or nominate: highered.aspeninstitute.org/programs/presidents-trustees-collaborative

The first College 3.0 newsletter of 2026 shares Aspen CEP’s four priorities for improving student success at scale—plus ATI gains and our director's new Substack. Read more: mailchi.mp/aspeninstitu...

Calling Aspen fellowship alumni: Apply now for the Presidents & Trustees Collaborative! Strengthen board–president alignment, learn from Aspen Prize-winning colleges, and advance student-success reforms. Apply now: as.pn/presidentsandtrusteescollaborative

Just over a month until #ACEx2026! Join Josh Wyner, DeRionne Pollard, & Mike Flores to explore lessons from top community colleges on delivering student value & rebuilding public trust. 📅 Feb 27 | 10:15 AM

This year, our Presidential Fellowships convened community college leaders to advance student success at scale. We’re excited to carry this momentum forward—including 10 years of Rising Presidents in 2026. Learn more: as.pn/risingpresidents | as.pn/presidentsfellowship

ICYMI: Earlier this year, we announced the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, recognizing standout community colleges nationwide—including Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, the 2025 Prize Winner. Explore the full publication: as.pn/prize25

As 2025 closes, we’re highlighting the Transfer Playbook 2.0, developed with CCRC. It shares proven strategies to help colleges improve transfer outcomes and support students in earning bachelor’s degrees. Explore the interactive version: thetransferplaybook.org

📣 ICYMI: We released Unlocking Opportunity: Eight Strategies for Community Colleges to Improve Post-Completion Outcomes, co-authored with CCRC. The guide shares evidence-based strategies to strengthen programs, advising, and student outcomes. as.pn/UOPracticeGuide

As we close out the year, we’re reflecting on the leadership that truly moves higher education forward; in this In Session episode, our Josh Wyner highlights what sets transformational college presidents apart—watch here: youtu.be/ZMxIa-c3qAY?...

How can college leaders ensure more students earn credentials that lead to real economic mobility—and meet regional talent needs? Thank you to @theeduledger.bsky.social for covering our Unlocking Opportunity guide with CCRC. www.theeduledger.com/institutions...

Our team joined colleagues nationwide at the 2025 First-Generation Lower-Income (FGLI) Conference at Johns Hopkins, leading sessions and connecting with institutions committed to supporting FGLI students. Learn more about our work: highered.aspeninstitute.org

A clearer, faster way to learn what works for transfer students is here. It's now easier to explore and apply proven, research-based strategies from the Transfer Playbook 2.0 with searchable content, intuitive navigation, built-in resources, and mobile-friendly design: thetransferplaybook.org

Grateful to present the updated Transfer Playbook with our colleagues at CCRC in an event led by Texas Student Success Center. We highlighted evidence-based practices and leadership strategies that help colleges improve transfer at scale. Explore the new interactive Playbook: thetransferplaybook.org

How can community colleges help students thrive—not just graduate? Join Jason Wood, former president of Southwest Tech (2025 Aspen Prize winner) for the Dallas Herring Lecture on Nov 18, 11 a.m. ET. ncsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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...

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

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...

📬 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... Subscribe here: highered.aspeninstitute.org/contact

💬 “This is transforming how I'm thinking about student success.” Cohort 10 of the Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship just wrapped its first in-person session in Lansdowne, VA. Learn more: as.pn/risingpresidents

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

San Jacinto College, a 2025 Aspen Prize Finalist with Distinction, shows how community colleges make degrees “worth it" by aligning programs with employers, expanding access, and preparing students for good-paying jobs. 📖 www.bizjournals.com/houston/news...

We’re hiring! The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program seeks a Program Manager to support our Unlocking Opportunity network—advancing student success at 65 community colleges nationwide. 💼 $85K–$100K | 📍DC (hybrid) Apply: www.aspeninstitute.org/about/our-ca...

Applications for the Rising Presidents and Presidents Fellowships close Oct 13! Falecia D. Williams knows how these programs help community college leaders grow skills, expand networks, and lead transformational change. 🔗 as.pn/risingpresidents 🔗 as.pn/presidentsfellowship

The Aspen Rising Presidents and Presidents Fellowships give leaders the skills, networks, and guidance to grow their confidence, expand their influence, and lead authentically. Applications are open through Oct 13: theaspeninstitute.submittable.com/submit

🚨 Last chance! Join the final Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship webinar on Oct 3 (12 PM ET). Learn how this year-long program equips future community college presidents to lead bold, student-centered change. 👉 aspeninstitute.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

What happens when presidents & trustees unite for student success? Last week we hosted the first in-person session of the Presidents & Trustees Collaborative where leaders are aligning priorities & building lasting reforms to advance student outcomes. 🔗 as.pn/presidentsandtrusteescollaborative

📬 We are thrilled to bring you September'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... Subscribe here: highered.aspeninstitute.org/contact

Aspen Rising Presidents & Presidents Fellowships prepare leaders to grow in their current roles, build strong teams, & lead transformational change. Alum Michael Gutierrez knows the impact. Apply by Oct 13: 🔗 as.pn/risingpresidents 🔗 as.pn/presidentsfellowship

Rural community colleges are more than education providers—they’re hubs for community & economic growth. @hechingerreport.org features @aspeninstitute.bsky.social's Josh Wyner & Bonita Robertson-Hardy on how these colleges strengthen their regions. hechingerreport.org/opinion-rura...

Aspen Rising Presidents & Presidents Fellowships prepare leaders to tackle higher ed’s toughest challenges. Mentor & alum Michael Baston knows the impact. Apply by Oct 13: 🔗 as.pn/risingpresidents 🔗 as.pn/presidentsfellowship

Community college presidents can transform student success. The Aspen Presidents Fellowship helps 25 leaders develop bold strategies, use research-based frameworks, and collaborate with peers. 📅 Info webinar: Sept 17, 12–1 PM ET 👉 aspeninstitute.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Great leadership transforms lives. Last week, Cohort 2 of the Aspen Presidents Fellowship gathered in Aspen to strengthen their vision for student success. Now seeking leaders for cohort 3—apply or nominate by Oct 13 👉 as.pn/presidentsfellowship

Join Aspen Ascend on 9/17 at 1 PM ET for "From Parent Voice to Action: Centering Student Parents in Postsecondary Education", a webinar on building campuses that help students with caregiving responsibilities thrive. 🔗 Register: aspeninstitute.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Bold leadership matters. The Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship prepares aspiring community college presidents with the tools, mentorship & network to drive student success. 📅 Join the info webinar Sept 15, 3 PM ET: aspeninstitute.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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

🚀 Community colleges are more essential than ever! CCRC’s new book, More Essential Than Ever, shares research-based strategies to remove barriers, strengthen programs, and ensure students graduate ready for careers or seamless transfer. 📖 ccrc.tc.columbia.edu/publications...

⏰ Happening today at 4 PM ET: An informational webinar on the Aspen Presidents Fellowship! Learn how 25 community college presidents are refining student success strategies and driving transformational change. 👉 Register: aspeninstitute.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Community college leaders: refine your student success strategies with guidance from accomplished presidents and peers in the Aspen Presidents Fellowship. Join our info webinar on September 4 at 4 PM ET. Register: aspeninstitute.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

🎓 ICYMI: 55 colleges are joining Aspen’s Unlocking Opportunity network! Over 3 years, they’ll strengthen programs, boost student success, and build the talent employers need. Learn more: as.pn/UnlockingOpportunity

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...

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

🌟 The next generation of community college presidents will shape the future of higher ed—are you ready to be one of them? Join our info webinar on the Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship, Aug 21 at 4PM ET. Register: aspeninstitute.zoom.us/meeting/regi...