State colleges and universities are engines of economic & social mobility.

AASCU intensifies their impact.

We equip our members to advance equitable outcomes, spark civic engagement, and build thriving regions—so diverse learners seeking prosperity can bring America’s promise home.

First generation graduate; California State University, Fullerton

Meet the 350 AASCU institutions serving more than 3 million students.

Our approach empowers these stewards of place to catalyze economic and social mobility.

See them in action.
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    Member Spotlight
    TAPP Scholars Day at Nevada State University
    PROMISING PRACTICE

    TAPPing into Talent to Foster Future Educators

    Nevada State University

    Using dual-credit courses and a committed support system, this university partners with local high schools to build a pipeline of future teachers who ultimately graduate with education majors and move on to diversify and revitalize the state’s workforce.

    Learn more.
    PROMISING PRACTICE Success Central: Supporting Underrepresented Students Through Peer Coaching Central Connecticut State University
    PROMISING PRACTICE

    Success Central:
    Supporting Underrepresented Students Through Peer Coaching

    Central Connecticut State University

    To combat the decline in retention and graduation rates among underrepresented student groups in postsecondary education, this university offers an innovative peer-coaching initiative in which mentors address mentees’ unique challenges and support their academic and personal accomplishments.

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    Podcast IconAASCU: Telling Our Story Podcast

    Featuring Zulma R. Toro, Reginald Simmons, and Victoria Wallington from CCSU
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