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Lumina’s Next Generation partners simplify the college-going maze for new students
The Next Generation of Student Supports project will help first-generation and low-income students reach their college attainment goals. Learn how the project’s six teams will use new technologies to reach students more effectively. More »
Generation Now improves outcomes for foster youth
Half of all adults making the transition from foster care are unemployed. The Connected by 25 program helps foster youth become self-sufficient through education and training programs and through partnership with local employers. Learn how Generation Now opens the doors to employment for foster youth in Indianapolis. More »
More productive, educated workers are a key element in job creation
Lumina president Jamie Merisotis tells PBS’ Nightly Business Report that getting more people with college degrees is a key element in powering our economic recovery, in this report on college cost inflation and the uncertain returns of 529 college savings plans. More »
Stronger Nation news conference
WASHINGTON, DC, March 26, 2012—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 »
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 »
First Generation Film makes its California premiere at the Napa Valley Film Festival
First Generation, made possible in part by Lumina Foundation and Goal 2025, is gaining momentum as an official selection at film festivals around the country including Heartland, Idyllwild, the San Diego Black Film Festival and the 2011 Inaugural Napa Valley More »
55,000 Degrees: Louisville’s Big Goal
Part 3: Grassroots effort boosts college attainment in Louisville A public-private partnership in Louisville, Ky., aims to add 55,000 bachelor and associate degrees to its city by 2020, with 15,000 of those degrees coming from the African-American community. Watch this More »
NextGen grant winners announced
Lumina Foundation has awarded more than $1.1 million in planning grants aimed at helping develop the “next generation” of college-access supports and services. These “NextGen” grants are designed to leverage the power of digital technology to promote new and innovative ways to support students on their pathway to college. Read more »
Merisotis testifies before Congressional Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training
On Wednesday, Nov. 30, Lumina President and CEO Jamie Merisotis testified before committee members to help examine the causes of rising college tuition and to discuss innovative ways some institutions are lowering costs. Merisotis emphasized the need to change our graduation standard from a system based on time to a system based on actual student learning. Read his full written testimony »
Latino Student Success: A Key Driver on the Road to Goal 2025
Latinos are the fastest-growing student population in America, and a new effort is now focused on leveraging the critical connection between their educational attainment and the future of our national economy. Lumina Foundation is launching a collaborative partnership to strengthen ventures in key metropolitan areas that show promise in improving the postsecondary attainment of Latino students. More »
