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Linh Le is Lumina’s investment analyst. He researches and analyzes investment managers, asset allocation, risk, and liquidity to help manage the foundation’s endowment.

Once a global leader in higher education, the United States now finds itself spending more than nearly all of its peer nations while delivering outcomes that fall increasingly short of expectations.

For many students from historically underrepresented backgrounds, college affordability concerns are not new. Generations of Asian American and Hispanic or Latino students have faced unmet need—the gap between what families can afford and what students must pay—that persists long after arriving in the United States. When broad averages mask differences within these groups, policymakers and researchers risk missing the nuances that shape the students who enroll, persist, and complete their degrees.

Few aspects of modern life are as closely scrutinized as higher education, and no wonder: Though most Americans believe that a college degree leads to better jobs, many also think it costs too much and may not be worth the time and money.

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.

Despite the Trump administration’s continued assault on colleges and universities, Americans’ confidence and favorability toward colleges and universities has increased from recent lows.