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TOMORROW: Don’t miss the conversation on what our latest student poll reveals about life at regional public universities. Hear directly from experts on the data about what students value, the challenges they face, and what comes next. Register here: bit.ly/RPUWebinar

From affordability to belonging, RPU students are sharing what shapes their college experience. 💻 Join us next Tuesday for a panel discussion on what our latest student poll reveals about the role RPUs play in expanding opportunity. Register here: bit.ly/RPUWebinar

Our latest poll goes beyond the numbers. Hear directly from regional public university students about affordability, belonging, and the experiences shaping their path to a degree. Discover what students shared! 🗣️ buff.ly/8UlSPEa

The way students pay for graduate school has changed. As Grad PLUS comes to an end, our latest series examines innovative policy ideas to expand financing options, protect access, and build a more sustainable system for graduate education. Learn more: buff.ly/Kudpqec

What does the typical college experience really look like? Look to regional public universities, which educate nearly 70% of college students nationwide. Our latest poll reveals the experiences and challenges of the students behind the numbers. 🔗 buff.ly/8UlSPEa

It's been more than four years since cohort default rate (CDR) data was last collected, but new data is expected later this year. Our latest primer breaks down what CDR is, why it matters, and why it's an important measure of institutional accountability. Read more: buff.ly/8Hx65RT

Regional public universities educate most college students, yet rarely get the spotlight. Our latest poll shows RPUs deliver on affordability, flexibility, and belonging for millions of students across the country. 💡 🔗: buff.ly/6rRNG8g

Advanced degrees should open doors—not be high-stakes gambles. Our new series explores policy solutions that can help preserve access to graduate education while improving accountability and outcomes. Check them out! ⬇️ buff.ly/EWkCNWy

Happy 54th birthday to the Pell Grant 🎉 For decades, Pell has helped millions of students access higher ed. But its purchasing power has fallen behind. Hear from recipients about why investing in Pell remains critical for future generations. More at protectpell.com.

As Congress phases out Grad PLUS and imposes new borrowing limits, the conversation is just beginning. Our new series explores how graduate education can be financed in ways that protect students while preserving pathways to career advancement and mobility. 🔍 buff.ly/EWkCNWy

Federal scholarship tax credits differ from traditional private school vouchers: public school students can also receive scholarships. With thoughtful state design, they can bring new resources to students and support public education systems. Learn more: Learn more in our latest: buff.ly/HlbUqdS

🗣️The Pell Grant has a real impact on real students. Hear directly from recipients about how it helped them afford college, stay enrolled, and open doors they once thought were out of reach. Learn more at protectpell.com.

When institutions invest in students, results matter 📈. A new analysis, in partnership with Excelencia in Education, finds that Hispanic-Serving Institutions lead in economic mobility outcomes for low-income students. Read more: buff.ly/VGeFIm4

The Pell Grant is the foundation of our nation’s financial aid system, but today, it is being asked to do more with less. Congress must act to close the gap and protect the grant from continued funding shortfalls. Learn more at protectpell.com 💡

When graduates consistently leave programs and go on to earn low wages, something needs to change. An earnings test for institutions adds accountability by helping ensure students and taxpayers are better off. More in @washingtonpost.com : buff.ly/n3uvEIV

Over 7 million students each year rely on the Pell Grant to afford college. But with continued funding shortfalls, access to higher education could narrow for the students who need it most. Congress must act to protect Pell. Learn more at protectpell.com.

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

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. ➡️ buff.ly/bg4m0im

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: buff.ly/CFjn9bw

A college degree can open doors, boost lifetime earnings, and 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. 🎓 Learn more at www.college-completion.com

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: buff.ly/Qcxha1D

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: buff.ly/i9vRY2R

Programs like CUNY ASAP show what happens when college completion is funded and followed through. Revisit our conversation with Dr. Constance Barnes of ( @cunyasap.bsky.social ) on replication, adaptation, and implementation in action. buff.ly/ERtGLH0

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.

This #CommunityCollegeMonth, we want to highlight where opportunity starts. Community colleges open the door with flexible, affordable, and career-focused pathways for millions of students.

College Completion Day 2026 is just a month away 🎓 We’re counting down to our celebration of the students who made it across the finish line. Grab the social media toolkit --> buff.ly/h876HIQ

Wine with Wonks is back on April 22 📣 Come connect with policy experts and dig into what’s next for graduate education. RSVP: bit.ly/4vhQvz9

Choose a college that demonstrates clear value. 📈 See how quickly institutions pay off at higheredvaluemetrics.org

This week, ED is discussing proposed rules to overhaul the accreditation system—and expand the number of accreditors. But as Emily told @insidehighered.com, opening the door without clear guardrails puts students and taxpayers at risk. 🔗 buff.ly/1SsrJP4