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SIU Carbondale is one of just 21 universities nationwide recognized for both 𝘁𝗼𝗽-𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 and 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆. We're proud to be included on the prestigious R1 & Opportunity College list by the Carnegie Foundation. news.siu.edu/2025/05/051525…

“There are hundreds, HUNDREDS of institutions that are doing the right thing every day… helping [learners] pursue the American dream.” Find out more about #CarnegieClassifications 479 Opportunity Colleges and Universities: carnegieclassifications.acenet.edu

New models of schooling require new forms of collaboration. Carnegie’s Diego Arambula will moderate a rockstar panel at JFF Horizons with three pathfinders who, together, are making remarkable things happen for young people across Baltimore.hubs.ly/Q03nMs_F0

Teams from CA, IN, KY, MO, NY, and WA convened last month as part of NASBE’s #HighSchoolTransformation State Network with partners at @KnowledgeWorks, Carnegie Foundation, and XQ. Read the recap: nasbe.org/states-convene… and check out our highlight reel: youtube.com/watch?v=T1cmlM…

We recently sat down with a group of higher education leaders—Shirley Collado, Nancy Cantor, Juan Sánchez Muñoz, and Aaron Rasmussen—whose reflections on this moment offer insight, inspiration, and a powerful reminder of higher ed's public mission. hubs.li/Q03pHZ0y0

LU has received national recognition in the new 2025 Carnegie Classifications, earning both the prestigious Research 2 (R2) designation earlier this year as well as the newly introduced Opportunity College & University (OCU) designation. Read more: lamaru.us/3SXLppH

>> "While much media attention in recent years has fallen on controversy in higher education, data shows that a college degree remains one of the best indicators of long-term prosperity." - Nancy Cantor, president of Hunter College.

Is It Time to Ditch the Four-Year Degree? ⁦Carnegie Foundation⁩ chief Timothy Knowles shares some provocative thoughts on 3-yr degrees, micro-credentials, & the value of closer ties between educators and employers. Tim and me, at Education Week⁩. edweek.org/teaching-learn…

New impact data from The GRAD Partnership show schools implementing #StudentSuccessSystems continue to achieve substantial progress in reducing chronic absenteeism and course failure rates. Read the report: hubs.li/Q03rwzXQ0

David Sherer will join Laura Slover and George Philhower at CCSSO's national conference to discuss Skills for the Future—our joint initiative with ETS to co-design assessment tools focused on communication, collaboration, and critical thinking. hubs.li/Q03rDPPW0