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
AASCU Celebrates
National Hispanic Heritage Month
AASCU recognizes the commitment and leadership of our Hispanic member presidents and chancellors.
AASCU’s Hispanic Presidents and ChancellorsTop fields of study at Hispanic-Serving Institutions
26%
Social and behavioral sciences and human services
24%
Business and communications
21%
STEM fields
PROMISING PRACTICE
Building Workforce Pathways That Connect Learning to Employment
Universidad Autónoma de Baja California
UABC connects academic learning with career preparation through professional internships, industry-based projects for academic credit, and immersive final-year training that gives students progressively deeper experience in professional settings.
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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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