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Lumina Foundation Announces First-Quarter Grants

INDIANAPOLIS—Lumina Foundation awarded grants totaling nearly $4 million in the first quarter of 2012. Lumina’s grant making reflects the Foundation’s commitment to three primary areas: Preparation—Students are prepared academically, financially and socially for success in education beyond high school; Success—Higher More »

May 7, 2012

New report finds modest gains in America’s college attainment rates

WASHINGTON, DC—As college completion rates continue to climb in other parts of the world, a new report released today by Lumina Foundation shows that we must do significantly more to build on the modest gains in higher education attainment seen here at home. Experts gathered at the Rayburn House Office Building to announce the latest findings, highlight what is working and discuss how a stronger sense of urgency is needed to better position America for success in the knowledge economy. More »

March 26, 2012

Lumina's A stronger nation through higher education report to be released Monday, March 26

Higher education experts will gather on Capitol Hill to release latest college attainment report and discuss the urgent need to redesign America’s higher education system. More »

March 22, 2012

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» Lumina Fact Sheet 2012PDF | 87k | 2pgs

» Photos of Lumina CEO and President Jamie Merisotis

» A Stonger Nation Through Higher Education

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