The Partnership For College Completion
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.
Senator Kimberly A. Lightford Chicago, IL – June 1, 2021 Last night the General Assembly took a critical step towards equitable higher education funding by passing SB815, a...
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Graduating DePaul University Senior Jane Andrews shares her experience navigating college during COVID-19 and shares why greater investment in MAP grants will benefit many more student journeys—especially after...
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For the first time in two years, higher education institutions across Illinois and the U.S. are returning to celebrating their graduating seniors at in-person ceremonies. As students and...
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Community colleges play an integral role in Illinois’ higher education system, among many other things, putting degrees within reach for more students and providing short-term degrees that improve...
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Josh Wyner, Executive Director of the College Excellence Program at The Aspen Institute, and Lisa Castillo Richmond, PCC’s Managing Director, discuss their collaboration through the Aspen/PCC Equity Academy...
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In this Newsletter ED Letter | Snapshot of Federal Policy | Snapshot of Illinois Policy | Other States’ Bills We’re Tracking Get to Know Illinois’ Leaders | ILEA...
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