Learn about the new student majority
The 21st century student runs the gamut — racially, ethnically, socially and economically … From recent high school graduate to second-career retiree … from immigrant to native-born citizen and from part-time distance learner to full-time resident student. Learn more about the challenges that 21st century students face in their quest to complete a high quality degree, credential or certificate. More »
White House Community College Regional Summit
Lumina’s Vice President for Program Development Jim Applegate participated in the White House Community College Regional Summit in San Diego on Apr. 15, 2011. More » Jim Applegate on the role of community colleges in graduating more 21st Century Students View More »
A higher education revolution – Goal 2025
Big changes are needed to meet our nation’s attainment goals. To compete in the global workforce, we need more Americans with high-quality college degrees or credentials. Make our goal your goal for a stronger America. Adopt Goal 2025 in your More »
Cari
First generation student of immigrant parents, Cari Morales refuses to be limited by labels. She’s determined to complete her degree in business economics and public policy at IU.
Dan
Returning from his deployment in the Iran/Iraq war with a brain injury, Dan Martin earned his EE from Purdue University at age 44. The next stop on his path of lifelong learning and continued service to country: law school, to More »
Purdey
Despite the odds against her, unemployed single mother of four, Purdey makes tough sacrifices now for her family’s future. More »
Brittanie
On route to her B.A., 24-year old Brittanie Redd transferred to Ivy Tech Community College to avoid the debt load associated with a 4-year university.
Adding It All Up: An Early Look at Net Price Calculators
From the Institute for College Access & Success, this issue brief offers a series of recommendations for making net price calculators as helpful as possible for students and their families as they weigh important decisions about going to college and how to pay for it. More »
Arizona lawmakers work to increase access to higher education
The Arizona House of Representatives Committee for Higher Education, Innovation and Reform hears testimony on how Arizona and other states are working to increase access to higher education. More » Merisotis is interviewed prior to his Arizona testimony. Full story: Arizona More »
