Come To Believe Foundation

As part of CTB’s inaugural convening in April, alumni from Arrupe College and Dougherty Family College reflected on the impact of their two-year college experiences on their lives. Check out their thoughtful reflections in the blog post below! ctbnetwork.org/blog/alumni-sh…

On the latest episode of the CTB Podcast, Carlos Martinez shares an audio essay of his recent presentation on the importance of belonging to the CTB model. Listen in here! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bui…

In the latest CTB blog post, we explore the unique approach to holistic student support shared by @CristoReyChi and @ArrupeChicago. Check it out below! ctbnetwork.org/blog/supportin…

Thanks to @RamiroJFrausto for highlighting the intentionality behind CTB model in his @equityavengers #equitychat yesterday! Ramiro has been the leader of @uofsandiego's participation in CTB's design grant process--what a great advocate for USD, CTB, and TRIO!

Check out CTB's latest alumni spotlight, Janyra Browley, who graduated from Arrupe College in 2024 and is now a student at Loyola Chicago's Quinlan School of Business. Janyra reflected on how Arrupe was the perfect preparation for the rigor of Quinlan's coursework.

CTB is delighted to see Founder's College Dean Carolyn Gentle-Genitty, PhD and @butleru Provost Brooke Barnett featured in @USATODAY with an op-ed about the talent gap in higher ed and how the Come To Believe model is an impactful solution. usatoday.com/story/opinion/…

Seton College's first semester is in the books! To reflect on this milestone, we asked the Seton College community three questions: 1) Describe Seton College in one word? 2) Favorite thing about Seton College? 3) Favorite memory from the first semester? ctbnetwork.org/blog/seton-col…

The admissions cycle for the first class of @butleru Founder's College is in full swing! Check out the latest episode of the CTB podcast (open.spotify.com/episode/3dAND7…), featuring Donneisha Baker and Morgan McCombs, the leaders responsible for recruiting the Founder's Class of '27!

Podcast alert! In our latest episode, Carlos Martinez sat down with @amowreader to discuss mental health in higher ed. Their discussion includes data from Inside Higher Ed’s Student Voice survey, along with insights like this about app-based mental health: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/com…

@erichoov Check out the article that inspired the conversation here: chronicle.com/article/on-the…

Thanks to @erichoov for joining the CTB Podcast! Eric shared insights from his reporting on the challenges facing homeless students as they navigated last year's FAFSA. Eric's work on the subject is essential reading (and now, listening!) podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…

CTB had a great time hosting our design grant cohort in Chicago this week, including a visit to @ArrupeChicago.

Another week, another episode of the CTB Podcast! Miriam Porras and Madeline Joy Trimble of @IthakaSR joined the show to discuss using data to support student retention and success. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/usi…

In the latest episode of the CTB Podcast, Carlos Martinez sat down with @jxshbay to discuss his excellent article the74million.org/article/i-need… illuminating the lived experiences of students as they navigate higher education. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/41vALI…

Check out the latest episode of the CTB Podcast featuring Dr. Cindy Trejo of the University of Arizona. She shares insights about the college pathways of Mexican American students, including a reflection on the importance of community on campus. Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sup…

CTB's Carlos Martinez shared his reflections on the opening of Seton College as an @ArrupeChicago alum ('19). "Every opportunity is a chance to grow, to belong, and to create a legacy...Congratulations, Seton College—your future is bright!" Read more here: ctbnetwork.org/blog/embracing…

Big day in Indianapolis! Congratulations to the Founder's College team on the launch of their inaugural application!

Exciting news from Seton College of @MountStVincent, who announced the hiring of their new associate deans as they prepare for their first class of students arriving later this month! Read more here: mountsaintvincent.edu/seton-college-…

CTB is excited to share the latest episode of Come to Believe: The Podcast featuring the inaugural dean of Founder's College, Dr. Carolyn Gentle-Genitty. Great timing because this is Dean Gentle-Genitty's first week at @butleru! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…

One way to combat vertical transfer obstacles is for bachelor's colleges to start closely articulated associate's programs, such as @LoyolaChicago is doing with its @ArrupeChicago . bit.ly/3R6wdpZ #highered