Speech | Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
Postsecondary Education: The Case for Systemic Change
Rigorous and relevant higher education is key to distinguishing Minnesota as the “skilled workforce state,” says Jamie Merisotis, Lumina Foundation president and CEO. “The Minnesota Chamber’s overall effort is right on target”, he said, “Addressing the challenge of producing a better skilled workforce will require all of the key players to work more closely together than they ever have before.” Merisotis delivered the keynote speech at the Minnesota Chamber’s workforce summit, “How to Make Minnesota the Skilled Workforce State.” Read more »
Merisotis Op-Ed in Huffington Post Latino Voices
They Are Us: Why the Nation’s Future Is Riding on Latino Students’ Success
As Latinos grow to more than one-third of the American population, their educational success is critical to our nation’s future. Read Lumina President Jamie Merisotis’ latest commentary in the Huffington Post on the importance of a highly-talented Latino population. More »
News release
Lumina’s Latino Student Success Effort: America’s Economic Future Increasingly Depends on Graduating More Latinos from College
Latino student success projects are underway in 13 communities. Lumina Foundation is committing $11.5 million in a parnership with Excelencia in Education and Foundation Strategy Group (FSG) to increase the educational attainment for more than 200,000 students over the next years. More »
Convenings
Lumina at the Conventions
Lumina hosted expert panels at both political conventions to discuss challenges and opportunities facing America’s higher education system. More »
News release
Lumina Foundation Announces Second-Quarter Grants
Indianapolis—Lumina Foundation awarded grants totaling nearly $10 million in the second 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 »
