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Shifting some strategies can help us put racial equity first

When we launched our strategic plan, Lumina Foundation recommitted to doing all it can to reach the goal of at least 60 percent of Americans having a degree or some other high-quality credential beyond the high school diploma.

Paola SantanaAug. 3, 2021

A fantastical image of a tsunami bringing in waves of money.

Is America’s Workforce Ready for a Tsunami of Skilled Jobs?

As America continues to emerge from the pandemic’s grip, several economists — including Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell — anticipate a wave of job creation in the second half of the year, and some expect the U.S. economy to achieve a level of growth we haven’t seen in 30 years.

Jamie Merisotis July 27, 2021

What I want for my kids – and yours: the education to lead and succeed

Proudly, I work at Lumina Foundation. This means that I believe in and support the value proposition that all learning counts. That includes short-term credentials.

Chris Mullin July 22, 2021

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Changing the Narrative on Borrowers of Color

Dakota PawlickiJuly 20, 2021

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Chauncy Lennon

Chauncy Lennon, Ph.D., is the New York-based vice president for learning and work at Lumina Foundation, an independent, private foundation in Indianapolis that is committed to making opportunities for learning beyond high school available to all. He leads Lumina’s community college strategy to equitably expand access to high-quality short-term credentials and associate degrees.