Bob Hildreth

This Giving Tuesday, your generosity warmed our hearts. To keep the momentum going, we’re extending our donation matching until this Friday! That means you have three more days to double your impact and help us continue transforming higher education. loom.ly/5WUzDtY

🧵 This year, we have much to celebrate: in just four years, we’ve witnessed transformative milestones in higher education.  Read our 2024 Impact Report to learn more about our work and our impact loom.ly/FAftMHI

That means your generosity can go twice as far in creating opportunities for students and driving systemic change in higher education. When you support our work, you are also supporting thousands of students aiming for a higher education degree.

This Giving Tuesday, join us in building bridges to opportunity and equity. With your support, we can help more students succeed and create brighter futures for themselves and their communities. Donate today and we will match your donation up to $50,000: loom.ly/j9zoHeM

Our new report reveals stark racial & socio-economic disparities in Massachusetts' tuition-free community college plan. Despite aims for inclusivity, data shows inequitable grant aid distribution. Dive into our findings: loom.ly/Llinkss #PolicyInsight #mapoli

The sad truth is that many students, especially low income students, are unaware of the aid readily available to them. Complexity argues in favor of a portal that clearly shows the available state financial aid. @CWBeacon #mapoli commonwealthbeacon.org/opinion/search…

The issue of community college students not transferring is not due to a lack of aspiration. Innovative collaborations like the one between @BunkerHillCC & @UMassLowell offer a glimmer of hope. YET... Read more in my op-ed published in @CWBeacon commonwealthbeacon.org/opinion/transf…

Seize the opportunity and double your impact! Your gift will be matched up to $5000! Donate here: loom.ly/utfXmTY

"Let’s imagine a future where student loans are the exception, not the rule. Let’s demand a reality where high-quality, debt-free higher education is attainable for every aspiring student in the state." @CommonWealthMag @AkmanImboden

At @hi_Hildreth, we're frequently questioned about the rising tuition and fees at public higher education institutions. In my recent op-ed, I explore one of the main drivers behind this trend. Dive in to learn more: commonwealthmagazine.org/opinion/tracin… @CommonWealthMag

🧵 1. Yesterday we released our latest research on higher education in MA. Key takeaway: Policy decisions directly impact enrollment trends, especially for low-income & students of color. 👇 loom.ly/5KfueVQ #SeizeTheOpportunity #ReverseDecliningEnrollment #mapoli

2. 📉 College enrollment post high school is DOWN by 10% points. And guess who is disproportionately affected? Students of color and those from low-income backgrounds. This isn't about ability. It's about policy.

1. Our new research dives deep into the state of higher education in Massachusetts. The good news? High school graduation rates are up! But here's where it gets challenging. ⬇️ #SeizeTheOpportunity

3. 🏛 The cuts in state funding, rising tuition fees, and shrinking scholarship aid directly impact enrollment, especially for low-income students, majorly students of color.

4. 🌟But there's hope! #Massachusetts shows commitment to turning the tide, with increased funding & equitable policies. Our research delves deep into actionable recommendations for sustainable change. #SeizeTheOpportunity bit.ly/3Pa0Xo1

🚨 PRESS RELEASE: Our new report "#SeizeTheOpportunity: Reversing Enrollment Declines in Higher Education" is out! Dive deep into the urgent challenges & potential solutions for MA's higher ed. Let's chart a brighter future! #debtfreecollege #mapoli 🔗 loom.ly/moRYTuI

Exciting news! Our new report, #SeizingTheOpportunity was featured in the @statehousenews. A big thank you for their work in helping shed light on this important issue. #ReverseDecliningEnrollment #mapoli #DebtFreeCollege loom.ly/yucKzfY

📢 JUST RELEASED: Read our latest report "Seizing the Opportunity: Reversing Enrollment Declines in Higher Education". Key takeaway: Lack of affordability impacts enrollment trends, esp. for low-income & students of color #SeizeTheOpportunity #mapoli 🔗 bit.ly/3Pa0Xo1

@hi_Hildreth This program has proven to be a powerful incentive for private donations to our public universities and colleges, as it matches $1 for every $2 raised through private fundraising. Let's make sure it is retained in the final budget @MassCCs @UMass @MassStateUni @MA_StateU

We are excited to see the FY24 state budget conference committee includes Endowment Match Funding, effectively leveraging private donations for public #highered institutions, allowing them to expand their endowments and providing them with vital support. #mapoli