At a time when higher education is under siege from the federal government, the role of states has never been more important. In the latest Washington Monthly college rankings, public universities from a handful of states with strong higher education governance systems dominate the top.
What are they doing right? And what lessons do they offer about how to provide quality, affordable degrees to students of modest means when help from Washington, D.C. is not coming?
Join New America and Washington Monthly virtually on Tuesday, October 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET for a conversation about the challenges and opportunities highlighted in Washington Monthly’s 2025 College Guide and Rankings.
**Event Details:**
– **Introduction:** Kevin Carey, Vice President of Education and Work, New America
– **Opening Remarks:** Jamie Merisotis, President and CEO, Lumina Foundation
– **Moderator:** Paul Glastris, Editor in Chief, Washington Monthly
– **Featured Speaker:** Mildred Garcia, Chancellor, California State University system
Don’t miss this insightful discussion on how states can support higher education amid federal challenges and ensure access to affordable, quality degrees for all students.
https://www.newamerica.org/education-policy/events/achieving-a-state-of-excellence-in-higher-ed/