ICE Actions Threaten Lives, Democracy, and Educational Opportunity
Like millions of people, last weekend I was horrified to see another person killed in the streets of Minneapolis by masked agents acting on behalf ICE.
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Sharing PCC’s analyses of local, state, and federal policies impacting college access and success, insights from higher education leaders on equity-centered plans and practices, and student perspectives about the urgent need for greater college access and affordability to support them realizing their career aspirations.
New Dashboards Offer Insight into Illinois Student Transfer Rates
The Partnership for College Completion has published the Illinois College Transfer Pathways dashboards, a series of interactive data visualizations that identify patterns in Illinois’ undergraduate community college transfer...
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Funding, Access, and Equity: PCC’s Priorities for the 2026 Illinois General Assembly Session
PCC has legislative proposals that would meet this pivotal moment in higher education, and secure the equity-centered investments Illinois needs to get more students through college.
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Meet Intern Caroline DeHaven: Blending Policy and Purpose
Caroline DeHaven joined PCC as the Policy Intern in October 2025. She is a Master of Planning and Policy at the University of Illinois Chicago, focusing on community...
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A Year of Challenge for Higher Education and Change for PCC
In the face of these obstacles and glimmers of hope, the PCC’s commitment does not waver. Throughout 2025, we navigated a leadership transition, expanded our team, strengthened our...
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New Report Proposes Accountability Model Options for Funding Illinois’ Universities
The Partnership for College Completion has released, “Effective, Equitable, and Efficient: A New Paradigm for Holding Universities Accountable,” a new higher education accountability framework that centers students, prioritizes...
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