At @aspenideas Festival, our 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:

We’re at 399 signed @NSClearinghouse waivers—just one away from a milestone. Will your college be #400? Signing reduces data burden, expands #AspenPrize eligibility, and improves benchmarking for part-time and transfer students. Learn more:

(5/5) Want more strategies to improve transfer outcomes?. The Transfer Playbook 2.0 offers evidence-based, field-tested guidance to help colleges close the gap between student aspirations and bachelor’s attainment. 📘 Read it here:

(4/5) What does it take to build an advising system that truly supports transfer students?. Colleges like @UNTsocial, @PGCCNews & @NVCACCD are leading the way with proactive, student-centered approaches. Watch:

(3/5) Colleges like @ivc_sdccd, @JohnJayCollege & SDSU–Imperial Valley are turning academic maps into real student progress. Learn how flexible course scheduling and clear four-year pathways are helping more students reach the finish line. Watch:

(2/5) At @GeorgeMasonU, @NOVAcommcollege, @AZWesternCollege & @NAU, top-level leadership drove major transfer improvements. From co-located campuses to shared governance, these partnerships show what’s possible when leaders prioritize transfer. Watch:

(1/5) Missed our recent webinar series on advancing transfer student success? We partnered with @NISTS to spotlight innovative work happening across the country—from leadership to pathways to advising. Watch the full recordings below 🧵👇.

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ICYMI: We're offering 6 recommendations to improve California’s transfer system—from statewide coordination to stronger pathways and early student planning. Learn more about these strategies for boosting transfer success:

Aspen welcomes the 10th cohort of the Rising Presidents Fellowship! These 40 leaders from 19 states are preparing to lead bold change to improve outcomes for community college students. Meet the fellows:

What would it take to build an advising system that truly supports transfer students?. Join @AspenHigherEd + @NISTS for a June 18 webinar on how colleges are designing proactive, empathetic advising to drive transfer success:

What would it take to ensure every transfer student has a clear, personalized path to a bachelor’s degree?.Join @AspenHigherEd + @NISTS for a June 16 webinar on how institutions are turning academic maps into real progress for students:

To improve how we recognize excellence, Aspen is updating the Aspen Prize data model—and we need your help. Nearly 1 in 4 community colleges have already signed the NSC data release. Join them to expand eligibility and strengthen benchmarking:

What would it take to transform California’s transfer system so every student has a clear path to a bachelor’s degree? This new Aspen resource outlines six bold statewide strategies to strengthen transfer:

How can executive leadership boost transfer student success? Join us June 11, 2–3 PM ET to hear how George Mason & NOVA ADVANCE and Arizona Western & NAU transformed transfer pathways through bold leadership and collaboration. 👉 Register:

"Even with strong academics, many students won’t enroll—or finish—unless college meets their economic needs.” In @USNewsEducation, Josh Wyner shares how higher ed leaders can boost enrollment and job outcomes:.

What does it take to embed student success into college governance? Aspen launched the Presidents & Trustees Collaborative—a multi-year effort to strengthen board-president alignment and drive lasting reforms that improve student outcomes. Learn more:

When community colleges align programs with local workforce needs and support students to completion, entire regions benefit. @swtc—our 2025 #AspenPrize winner—is doing just that, and @WisconsinWatch .has the story: .

🎓 #HigherEd is evolving with diverse models that go beyond traditional paths. Our Josh Wyner was quoted in @Deseret on how colleges are redefining student success and emphasizing career readiness. Learn more:

📬 We are thrilled to bring you May's edition of our College 3.0 Newsletter, where we will share findings and spotlights on access, completion, and post-grad success: Subscribe here: