Achieving the Dream

Reflection on how the ATD Network is advancing #studentsuccess & strengthening communities. New annual report highlights a pivotal moment for #CommunityColleges—expanding pathways to completion, #economicmobility & community impact. bit.ly/4aoUDFs #HigherEd

On the new episode of Career Education Report, Jason Altmire speaks w/ Susan Mayer about how innovations like part-time programs, simulation technology, & credit for prior learning can help colleges expand the capacity of their nursing programs, and more! career.org/web/Multimedia…

Thank you to all of the more than 40 students from 7 institutions who attended our second Amplifying Student Voices Day! We're so glad you could join us and inspire us with your stories and knowledge. Learn more about ATD's Holistic Student Supports work: achievingthedream.org/areas-of-exper…

As DREAM 2026 draws to a close, our final plenary elevates student voices and reflects on how identity, belonging, and resilience shape student success. The session also featured our 2026 DREAM Scholars sharing their thoughts and insights in a panel discussion. #ATDDREAM

Before DREAM ends, we want to thank our #ATDDREAM sponsors, especially @Element451crm, Ascendium, Bank of America, Gates Foundation, and Ellucian! The support of all of our sponsors made DREAM 2026 a success, we couldn't have done it without you, we hope to see you next year!

Congratulations to our 2026 Harvey Lincoln Scholars! This scholarship recognizes students attending ATD Network Colleges who are committed to furthering their education despite facing significant challenges. Meet the scholars: achievingthedream.org/meet-the-2026-…

Are you looking to continue your learning beyond ATD's DREAM Labs? We provide institutions with holistic, tailored support for every aspect of their work! #ATDDREAM achievingthedream.org/areas-of-exper…

Congratulations to all of our 2026 Leader Colleges of Distinction. Your exemplary work will continue to improve outcomes for students and elevate your communities. #ATDDREAM achievingthedream.org/2026-lc-lcod/

Congratulations to our 2026 Leader Colleges! We admire and appreciate your leadership. Follow the link below to learn about all of our Leader Colleges. #ATDDREAM achievingthedream.org/2026-lc-lcod/

Our Champions of Change Luncheon kicked off w/ DREAM Scholars Zoe Bok & Bohdan Andrashko sharing their "I Am" poems. Stay tuned for our celebration of our new Leader Colleges & Leader Colleges of Distinction! Learn more about ATD awards and recognitions: achievingthedream.org/awards-recogni…

So proud of our inspirational ⁦@HudsonCCC⁩ team at inspirational ⁦@AchieveTheDream⁩ conference in Portland! Loving our students to success! ⁦@Comm_College⁩ ⁦@CCTrustees⁩ ⁦@BHEF⁩ ⁦@HACUNews⁩ ⁦@PHITHETAKAPPA⁩ ⁦@NJCommColleges⁩

We're starting our day with Dr. Karen Stout's final DREAM keynote leading ATD. Dr. Stout reflected on a decade of transformation across the ATD Network and looks ahead to what it takes to sustain this work. Leolora "LiiLii" Wiggins and Victor Aigbedion shared their "I Am" poems.

ATD’s Finish Line Game helps increase awareness of the barriers to student success. Join us at 3:45 PT in room E147/148 on level 1 for a chance to play the game! If you can't make it, check out the game here: achievingthedream.org/thefinishline/

The Ventura College Achieving the Dream team is in full force at ATD in Portland. We’re investing in innovative strategies, data-driven practices, and bold ideas to move student success forward at VC. #AchievingTheDream

The session also featured two of our DREAM Scholars, Nubia Garza and Chormrern “Chom” Chan, sharing their “I Am” poems. #ATDDREAM Learn more about ATD's Community Vibrancy work: achievingthedream.org/innovation/com…

We're starting our 2nd day of DREAM featuring Dr. Sarah Lewis, Harvard Professor & founder of the Vision and Justice Project. Dr. Lewis highlighted the role faculty play in cultivating civic imagination and positioning the humanities as central to vibrant and just communities.

Our opening plenary also featured the passing of the gavel from Dr. Gregory Williams, our former board chair, to Suzanne Walsh, our current board chair. The session featured two of our DREAM Scholars, Sarah Cochran and Josiah A. Rodriguez, sharing their “I Am” poems. #ATDDREAM

Welcome to DREAM 2026! We're kicking off our first plenary session with Stephanie Land, bestselling author of "Class: A memoir of Motherhood, Hunger, and Higher Education", sharing her lived experience navigating poverty, motherhood, and college.

Congratulations to North Central State College, winner of the 2026 Leah Meyer Austin Award, the highest distinction a college in the ATD network can earn! Read more about their story below. #ATDDREAM achievingthedream.org/2026-leah-meye…

The count down begins! @AchieveTheDream DREAM26 is hours away!

Meet the 2026 DREAM Scholars! The 2026 Scholars represent a wide range of backgrounds, fields of study, and life experiences. They are resilient, imaginative, and driven — students whose stories reflect the transformative power of community colleges. achievingthedream.org/meet-the-dream…