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“Accreditors are being asked to take on more responsibilities, including politically sensitive ones,” said Emily Rounds. Critics warn the proposed overhaul could add complexity instead of clarity. Read more in @insidehighered: insidehighered.com/news/governanc…

The ASAP model doubled three-year community college graduation rates and is now helping students succeed at nearly 70 institutions across nine states. Your state could be next. Join an informational webinar on May 29 from 2–3 PM ET. Register here: tinyurl.com/ASAPScalingInf….

Quality assurance. Accountability. Value. Modernization. This memo lays out five bipartisan principles to guide accreditation reform. Real change belongs in Congress, not executive overreach. 🔗 thirdway.org/memo/five-bipa…

Our friends at @IHEPTweets released resources on reimagining college admissions to expand opportunity for all students. The framework shares strategies for policymakers, colleges, admissions professionals, and researchers to expand access. Learn more: youtu.be/2gxhMxYAcSo?si…

Thousands of borrowers are expected to receive a discharge of their federal student loans during the month of May, said the Education Department in a court filing last week. The discharges were preliminarily approved for these borrowers in March under income-driven repayment plans. But some questions remain about the timing and scope of the student loan forgiveness. forbes.com/sites/adammins…

Round 2 of ED’s neg reg takes place this week with the AIM Committee. But innovation only works when quality stays at the center. Technology should support, not replace, the meaningful interaction students are promised w/ qualified faculty. ➡️ thirdway.org/memo/aiming-fo…

"The state of higher education demands durable congressional action, not fleeting regulatory reform." ✒️ ACTA's Kyle Beltramini & @ThirdWayEDU's Emily Rounds 📰 @dcexaminer washingtonexaminer.com/op-eds/4570891…

No matter where you fall politically, higher ed needs a stronger quality assurance framework. But the Trump Administration’s push to change accreditation through regulation instead of statute risks prioritizing rhetoric over lasting reform. Read more: washingtonexaminer.com/op-eds/4570891…

College isn’t just about getting in. It’s about crossing the finish line. Today, we celebrate #CollegeCompletionDay. #AcrossTheFinishLine #LaProspers🎓

For Latinos, a college degree represents a pathway to better jobs and supporting their families. That’s why we celebrate #CollegeCompletionDay!🎓 unidosus.org/higher-ed/ @ThirdWayEDU

A degree doesn’t just change one life, it ripples across families and communities. That’s the power of completion. #CollegeCompletionDay 🎓

Join the #HigherEd community as we celebrate #CollegeCompletionDay tomorrow and see why finishing college matters! It’s not just a moment. It’s a movement.

This National College Completion Day, I remember the sacrifices my family made as immigrants to provide for me a better life, made possible through education. Happy #CollegeCompletionDay. #AcrossTheFinishLine @ThirdWayEDU @WeAreUnidosUS Learn more at college-completion.com

A college degree can open doors, boost lifetime earnings, & create new opportunities, but millions of Americans who started college still haven’t crossed the finish line. As workforce demands grow, supporting completion matters more than ever. 🎓 More at college-completion.com

We’re proud to support the Student-Centered Enrollment Management Principles, which rethink enrollment practices. In partnership w/ @stradaeducation, these Principles were co-led by @ACEducation, AACRO, @NACAC, and @nasfaa. Learn more: hubs.la/Q04dZd3n0

Completing college is rarely a straight line. It is stops, starts, and persistence in between. What stands out most is the decision to finish. 🧑‍🎓 Read more about what earning a degree meant to these students and how they got there: college-completion.com/blog

College still matters, but pressure is rising for the system to deliver. Concerns about cost, debt, and whether the payoff matches the price are growing, even as the value of a degree remains widely recognized. 📚 More in our latest poll: thirdway.org/polling/now-mo…

Programs like CUNY ASAP show what happens when college completion is funded and followed through. Revisit our conversation with Dr. Constance Barnes of (@cunyasap) on replication, adaptation, and implementation in action. thirdway.org/interview/inte…

Weather’s warming up, and so are the opportunities. ☀️ Check out the latest at higheredpolicyjobs.org.

Did you know college completion isn’t just about getting in, it’s about getting through? 🎓 Behind every graduation rate is a mix of support, systems, and sometimes luck. Learn more at college-completion.com.