State colleges and universities are engines of economic & social mobility.
AASCU intensifies their impact.
We equip our members to advance educational outcomes, spark civic engagement, and build thriving regions—so learners seeking prosperity can bring America’s promise home.
Unlocking potential, so students can unlock theirs.
We provide high-impact opportunities created by and for passionate leaders of state colleges and universities.
Meet the 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.Member Spotlight
TELLING OUR STORY PODCAST
Building Tomorrow’s Technologists Through Shared Learning
California State University, Monterey Bay
In this episode, guests from California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) share the story behind the Computing Talent Initiative and CSin3, a collaborative cohort program with Hartnell College that allows students to earn a bachelor’s degree in computer science in three years. The initiative focuses on preparing students for high-tech careers through a shared learning model.
AASCU: Telling Our Story Podcast
Featuring Vanya Quiñones, Sathya Narayanan, and Leslie Maxwell from CSUMB and Noé Lomelí and Benito Sanchez from Nurbli
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PROMISING PRACTICE
Building a Critical Workforce Through Hands-On Training
Peru State College
This Nebraska college has built a vital corrections pipeline through an innovative program with a nearby correctional institution in which students gain real-world experience through paid internships combined with criminal justice coursework.
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