The National Association of Higher Education Systems

💼 $10.5M Workforce Training Grants Awarded to ASU System Campuses! Governor Sarah Sanders and the Arkansas Department of Commerce have awarded $10.5 million in workforce training grants to Arkansas State University System campuses. This funding will support programs designed to equip students with the skills needed to meet the demands of Arkansas's growing industries, fostering economic development and career readiness across the state. 📖 Want to learn more about how these grants are shaping the future of workforce training in Arkansas? Click the link to read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eCDB9QiH #WorkforceDevelopment #HigherEducation #ASUSystem #CareerReadiness #EconomicGrowth #ArkansasInnovation #NASHMemberSystem

🎉 A Historic Moment for Chicago and Beyond! ✂️ Earlier this week, we celebrated the official ribbon cutting for the Chicago EduHub, the first educational hub in the U.S. dedicated to displaced Ukrainians, at Wright College, Humboldt Park Campus. This monumental occasion brought together leaders and changemakers from across our community, including: 👤 Marissa Arrez, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Mayor’s Office of Immigrant, Migrant, & Refugee Rights 👤 Andres A. Oroz, Ph.D., President, Wilbur Wright College, City Colleges of Chicago 👤 Dina Wild, Chicago EduHub Coordinator, NASH Refugee Resettlement Initiative 👤 Stanislav Kutsenko, Advisor of Head at the State Institution “Ukrainian Institute of Education Development” 👤 Mariya Boguslav, Executive Director, Association of Innovative and Digital Education We are deeply honored by the participation of Congresswoman Delia Catalina Ramirez, Alderperson Jessie Fuentes, and representatives from the offices of State Senator Omar Aquino and former Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. The next day, we received a letter of congratulations from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson at City Hall, a testament to the city’s commitment to supporting its newest residents. 💙 Together, we are creating opportunities, building community, and fostering resilience for Ukrainian newcomers. Stay tuned as the Chicago EduHub continues to empower and inspire! 📸 Swipe to see more highlights from this memorable event! #ChicagoEduHub #RibbonCutting #CommunityImpact #HigherEducation #CityCollegesOfChicago #WilburWrightCollege #NASHRRI #UkrainianEduHubs #ChicagoProud

📢 This Just In: Deadlines Extended! 🌟 Join us for Superconvening 2025 📅 March 6-7, 2025 | Washington, D.C. The early bird registration deadline has been extended to December 31, 2024, and nominations for the NASH Awards are now open until January 10, 2025! Don’t miss this chance to celebrate excellence in higher education, connect with thought leaders, and drive innovation through Systemness in Action: Building for the Future. 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gNdBgyep 🔗 Submit nominations: https://lnkd.in/ezEzszTt Let’s celebrate, collaborate, and innovate together! 🚀 hashtag#HigherEd hashtag#NASHAwards hashtag#Systemness hashtag#Leadership hashtag#Innovation

Meet Olivia Issa, Program Lead for the NASH Refugee Resettlement Initiative (RRI)! 🌍 With a decade of experience in migrant advocacy and resettlement work, Olivia has been a champion for refugee-background students and communities across the U.S. She founded the Welcoming Campus Initiative at George Washington University as a college student, creating scholarships, mentorship programs, and inclusive admissions practices. She also led refugee advocacy efforts as Executive Director of No Lost Generation GWU. Olivia’s contributions include co-authoring The RESPONSE Campaign report and chapters for Accessing Quality Education: Local and Global Perspectives from Refugees. She continues to mentor young women and girls with refugee backgrounds, helping them succeed in education, careers, and social settings, while remaining active in her local Arab community in northern Virginia. #NASH #RefugeeResettlement #HigherEducation #EquityInEducation #TeamSpotlight

🌍 Chicago Welcomes the First EduHub for Displaced Ukrainians 🇺🇦 We’re proud to announce the launch of the United States’ first Educational Hub for Displaced Ukrainians (EduHub) at Wright College, Humboldt Park Campus, a part of City Colleges of Chicago. In partnership with The National Association of Higher Education Systems RRI and the Ukrainian Association of Innovative and Digital Education, this groundbreaking initiative aims to provide continuing education, job preparation, and psychosocial support to Ukrainian newcomers, empowering them to build brighter futures. 💙 “Through the Hub, we will continue to meet the needs of our communities and support Chicagoans along the path to upward mobility,” said City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Juan Salgado. Let’s come together to support and celebrate this community, resilience, and education milestone! 🔗 Learn more: https://nash.ehttps://https://lnkd.in/eyVD9b5n #EduHubChicago #UkrainianSupport #HigherEducation #DisplacedCommunities #CityCollegesOfChicago #CommunityImpact #EducationForAll #NASHRRI #WrightCollege #ChicagoProud

🚀 Removing Cost as a Barrier to Higher Education in California Earlier this year, 32 institutions across California’s public higher education systems received Catalyst Fund awards, totaling $220,000 to enhance affordability and support equitable access. These institutions are leading the charge with innovative solutions to make college more affordable for students from all backgrounds. The Catalyst Fund reflects the power of systemness—proving that breakthroughs at one institution can inspire change across hundreds more, ultimately benefiting the 7.5 million students in our system. 💡 We're excited to share our latest report, which highlights the transformative impact of these initiatives and the lessons learned along the way. 📖 Click the link to read the full report and join us in advancing a more accessible future for higher education! https://lnkd.in/evRhaiPE #CatalystFund #NASH #NationalAssociationofHigherEducationSystems #HigherEducation #California #PostsecondaryAccess

💻 New Computing Programs Approved to Strengthen Maine's Workforce! The University of Maine System (UMS) Board of Trustees has greenlit innovative computing programs to address critical workforce needs across the state. These programs aim to equip students with cutting-edge skills, drive economic growth, and meet the demand for tech talent in Maine’s evolving industries. 🎓 Want to learn how these programs are shaping the future of Maine’s workforce? Click the link to read the full story:https://lnkd.in/ew-h3Fyx #MaineEducation #TechTalent #ComputingPrograms #WorkforceDevelopment #HigherEducation #Innovation

We’re thrilled to announce that two distinguished leaders in higher education have joined the NASH Board of Directors: The California State University Chancellor Mildred García, Ed.D. and University of Louisiana System President Rick Gallot! 🎉 Their expertise will help shape the future of public higher education and drive impactful change across our member systems. Learn more about their inspiring careers and vision for advancing equity and student success. Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/e_FSjEyc

ICYMI: NASH Awards Nominations Now Open – Celebrate Excellence in Higher Education! 🌟 It’s time to shine a spotlight on the initiatives and policies driving transformative change across higher education systems! The annual NASH Awards nominations are officially open, offering a platform to celebrate the Power of Systems and recognize outstanding achievements in advancing Systemness—where the whole truly is greater than the sum of its parts. 🏆 Award Categories: ✨ Seeding for Change: This award recognizes a system for developing an innovative initiative or policy that has proven effective and has the potential for scale. ✨ Testing for Change: This award recognizes a system for improving an innovative initiative or policy using data to measure outcomes, gather results, and iterate toward success, highlighting continuous learning. ✨ Scaling for Change: This award recognizes a system for proliferating an innovative initiative or policy across multiple contexts with measurable impact to achieve broader adoption, driving meaningful improvements. 📅 Key Details: 🌐 Nominations close December 13, 2024. 🌐 Winners will be celebrated at Superconvening 2025 in Washington, D.C., on March 6-7, 2025. 🔗 Submit your nominations today and help us highlight the collaborative efforts shaping the future of higher education: https://lnkd.in/eR_9p-FB 🎟️ Join Us at Superconvening 2025 Be part of a transformative gathering of higher education leaders and innovators at Systemness in Action: Building for the Future. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions, celebrate success, and envision a stronger, more resilient future for higher education. 📅 March 6-7, 2025 | Washington, D.C. ✨ Early bird registration is open now! Reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/eFrNdJpC Let’s celebrate, collaborate, and innovate together! 🚀 #HigherEd #NASHAwards #Systemness #Leadership #Innovation

Meet Jane Roche, Program Manager for the NASH Refugee Resettlement Initiative (RRI)! 🌍 Jane plays a vital role in mobilizing public university systems to sponsor refugee students and families. She is currently leading efforts to expand Every Campus A Refuge (ECAR) Chapters across NASH systems, furthering the mission to create inclusive campuses. With a diverse background in refugee support and higher education initiatives, Jane has also served as a program associate for the University Alliance for Refugees and At-Risk Migrants and designed ECAR’s implementation fidelity plan. Beyond her work at NASH, Jane is a PhD candidate at Rutgers University-Newark, where she explores the roles of State and non-State actors — including universities — in resettlement policies. She also serves as a Residential Fellow at CoHome, promoting inclusivity for neurodiverse individuals. #NASH #HigherEducation #RefugeeResettlement #EquityInEducation #TeamSpotlight