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The Humanity AI initiative recognizes that AI’s impact on our jobs, communities, and democracy will be shaped by our choices today. This effort is needed because AI will have enormous social and economic consequences.

Press Release Guidelines for states participating in Lumina’s State Attainment Collaborative

The announcement today of Humanity AI marks one of the most ambitious philanthropic responses yet to the disruptive rise of artificial intelligence. Backed by an initial $500 million in commitments, this five-year collaborative seeks nothing less than to rebalance the trajectory of artificial intelligence development, shifting power toward the public good.

As vice president, Rachel leads DQC’s work to understand and support the field’s progress and impact in using data in service of student learning through postsecondary and into the workforce. She guides the organization’s privacy efforts, research strategy, and collaborates with partners and policymakers to identify best practices and success stories.

Veronica clarifies complex communications challenges by listening to what really matters to people, and shaping strategies that speak to them—not past them.

Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D., serves as Ed Trust’s Senior Vice President. In this role, Wil spearheads Ed Trust’s mission to highlight inequities and outline solutions in order to improve access, success, affordability, and completion in higher education for low-income students and students of color.

Tristan Denely, Ph.D. currently serves as Deputy Commissioner for Academic Affairs and Innovation at the Louisiana Board of Regents, where he leads transformative efforts to improve student success across Louisiana. Since joining the Board in 2022, he has spearheaded initiatives like Meauxmentum, a comprehensive state-wide framework for aligning higher education with workforce demands and enhancing college completion.

Andrew Dyke, Ph.D., a Senior Economist and Partner at ECOnorthwest, has expertise in program evaluation and applied microeconomic analysis in a variety of areas.

Travis Powell is the Executive Vice President and General Counsel at the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education.

David Troutman, Ph.D. serves as the Deputy Commissioner for Academic and Workforce Initiatives at the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), where he provides executive leadership for six divisions: Academic and Health Affairs, Workforce Education, College and Career Advising, Student Success, Digital Learning, and Data Management and Research. In this capacity, Dr. Troutman leads statewide efforts […]

From campus to work: Why Lumina is investing in career-connected High-Impact Practices

Higher education is navigating unprecedented times marked by misinformation, public skepticism, and structural change. The State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) meeting is critical for uncovering important research and practical strategies to help institutions maneuver through this shifting landscape.

U.S. employers and colleges are contending with more young people who are behind academically. Some are trying to make up where schools have failed.

Reflections on higher ed’s role in democracy, citizenship, and our overall prosperity

What if every student left college with the skills, experiences, and confidence to thrive in today’s workforce? Career-connected High-Impact Practices (HIPs)—such as internships, undergraduate research, study abroad, service learning, and capstone projects—are powerful tools to make that vision real.

Lumina Foundation, CollegeAPP, and StrategyForward Advisors have joined to launch the Rural Community College Adult Learner Engagement initiative, supporting a cohort of rural colleges in strengthening their outreach to attract and enroll adults.

We want to strengthen democracy systems, build more trust between colleges and communities, and improve students’ sense of purpose in their college journeys.

Colleges eager to help adult learners—especially Black, Hispanic and Latino, and Native American adults who have historically been left behind—know this goal requires more than surface-level tweaks. It demands deep, sustained, and mission-driven institutional change.

Artificial intelligence, the fastest-growing force of change in society today, has captured the imagination and concern of leaders in fields such as education, economics, defense—and even religion.

Hear insights from a nationwide movement. The live podcast includes real stories from the field illuminating how change happens—and where it’s heading.