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Rebuilding Local News

The death of local news makes disinformation worse and contributes to partisan division. Learn how funding journalism in your area strengthens our democracy.

Takeaways

1. Understand the value good local journalism can deliver for education philanthropy and how you can support local news.
2. Learn how to work with journalists while maintaining editorial independence.
3. Get tips for handling "blowback" from the local community when journalists start asking questions.

Million Dollar Community College Challenge

We challenged colleges to tell us how they would transform their brand-building and marketing efforts to be more inclusive of today’s students. Join us as we explore insights from the grant competition, research on community college brand positioning, and ideas from the winning college.

Takeaways

1. Define the importance of brand-building in education and identify practical ways colleges can amplify their brand.
2. Learn about the challenges and opportunities of community college brand-building and marketing to support enrollment efforts.
3. Gain insight into the power of storytelling to connect with your audience.

Student Mental Health Crisis Hits Enrollment

The numbers are staggering. College enrollment has fallen by 1.3M students since the pandemic. The enrollment plunge is primarily due to people who decided college wasn't worth it. Right? Wrong. A new Gallup and Lumina Foundation study shows high demand for higher ed. 85% of those who left school are interested in returning, but stress has increased dramatically over the past 2 years for college students – especially for people of color. We must pay attention and help students stay in school.

Takeaways

1. There are 1.3 M fewer students enrolled in college since COVID-19.
2. Unprecedented student mental health challenges – stress and finances – are fueling our nation's college enrollment plunge.
3. Our expert panelists will share data and best practices related to student supports & well-being.

Upvote These Lumina Panels for SXSW EDU 2023

1. Rebuilding Local News
2. Million Dollar Community College Challenge
3. Student Mental Health Crisis Hits Enrollment