Over 43 million Americans have college credits but no degree. Innovative programs like California Reconnect, featured in @The EDU Ledger, are showing the impact of welcoming students back to finish what they started. Read more: https://t.co/cDOk7P3K5Y
Honored to be the incoming chair of the board of the @MCT_Ed. Thanks to Dr. Martino Harmon—Vice President for Student Life at the University of Michigan—who served as chair of the Foundation for the past few years!
It was a joy to be invited to moderate a virtual conversation this evening with @ilyasahShabazz, the daughter of Dr. Betty Shabazz and Malcolm X. Her latest book, “Malcolm in the Desert” is a must read.
"One of the day's most persistent themes was the confusion that some trustees bring with them when they arrive at a board — specifically, the conflation of governance with operational management."
A summary of Day 2 of the HELF convening this week.
https://t.co/nE1KZ7jtB2
This evening's commencement ceremony at @TrinityDC was a joyous occasion, marking the achievements of my graduate students who have successfully earned their Master of Arts degree.
It was great to meet and chat with @JBKSchlossberg, who is running for Congress. Nice to see him carrying forth the work of his grandfather—President John F. Kennedy.
This Friday during #NANCONV2026, we will bring together leading scholars and voices for “Critical Conversations with Scholars: Addressing America’s Urgent Challenges,” moderated by Dr. Jamal Watson of Trinity Washington University.
Joining this discussion are Dr. Christina Greer of Fordham University, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson of Vanderbilt University, Dr. Khalilah Brown-Dean of Wesleyan University, Dr. Darrick Hamilton of The New School, Rev. Dr. Tecoy Porter of the National Action Network Sacramento Chapter, and Dr. Jeanne Theoharis of Brooklyn College.
At a time when truth, history, and policy are all being challenged, this conversation will help ground us in the facts and push forward solutions.
Be in the room.
April 8–11 in New York City
Register now at https://t.co/xnfr0xmfkq
#NANCONV2026
I was delighted to offer remarks and to join a panel discussion this afternoon at @howardlawschool that centered on Professor Darin Johnson’s new book Digital Coup.
I was honored to provide an endorsement for this important text. You can buy it here: https://t.co/l2GJFSGaC8
According to @jamalericwatson this issue isn’t merely economic. In his book, “The Student Debt Crisis: America’s Moral Urgency,” he positions student debt as one of the most pressing civil rights issues of our time.
Over 45 million Americans collectively hold ~$1.7 trillion in student loans. Amidst an ongoing affordability crisis, students continue to be priced out of higher ed.
Head over to our blog where we discuss how the student debt crisis disproportionately affects Black students, and how solving it is a moral imperative to ensure equal access to college: https://t.co/AxepLjyZko