Dr. Yves Salomon-Fernández

President of Urban College of Boston. Boston-bred lover of rural life. Mom/wife/bon vivant. Pol sci, econ, climate, and stats geek.

[Dr. Yves Salomon-Fernández @PrezYves]

My TEDx talk centers on the power of a single individual, a community, a country, & #HigherEd to transform a life w/a multiplier effect. I did not name her, but Michèle Lepietre, a teacher at Boston Latin School @BostLatinSchool changed my life. https://t.co/ex9Mz79Bl4

[Dr. Yves Salomon-Fernández @PrezYves]

Excited to be part of the 2026–27 cohort of the Aspen Presidents Fellowship! Looking forward to learning alongside 22 inspiring college leaders and @AspenHigherEd to strengthen student success and institutional excellence. https://t.co/mIdtB7aq90

[College Excellence Program @AspenHigherEd]

Congratulations to the presidents selected for Cohort 3 of the Aspen Presidents Fellowship! Proud to partner with @JPMorganChase in supporting these leaders advancing excellence and driving meaningful reforms. Learn more: https://t.co/1MiKY6EBbr #PresFellow

[Dr. Yves Salomon-Fernández @PrezYves]

Commencement at Urban College of Boston is a whole vibe! There are few things more gratifying than the elation of first-generation students achieving their first college credential. Our post-traditional students are elevating their career games and families. Another epic event!

[Dr. Yves Salomon-Fernández @PrezYves]

Thrilled to share some news! 🎉🎉 I'll be speaking at How to BWB Summit 2025 on May 30 - 31, 2025. I would love to see you there! - via #Whova Event Platform
https://t.co/5b5ZZ78phK

[CSRoxbury @CSRoxbury]

#CSRTuneInTuesdays: Join us on Tuesday, May 20 at 12 PM for the next episode of #ROXTalks, Haitian Excellence: Shaping Policy, Empowering Minds - a community conversation featuring @Ruthzee and Dr. Yves Salomon-Fernández. REGISTER TODAY! https://t.co/qjViSFZX5X

[Dr. Yves Salomon-Fernández @PrezYves]

I have a soft spot for our alums, and Jerrell Cox is an executive who leveraged his time at Urban College of Boston to propel him to the helm of United South End Settlements, where his impact is amplified and magnified. We are the college of strivers!
https://t.co/2OHlWQRDrJ

[Dr. Yves Salomon-Fernández @PrezYves]

My best days are the ones spent w/our students & #workforce partners. Even with their complex lives, they manage to create time for their communities and to advance their careers by pursuing higher education. Before work, after work, during lunch, & at night, they juggle so much

[Dr. Yves Salomon-Fernández @PrezYves]

@AmeriCorps is a program many of the institutions I have led have relied on and they provide invaluable professional experience for early career professionals and others.

[Nonprofit Quarterly @npquarterly]

AmeriCorps, the leading national program for community service and a critical resource for many #nonprofits, faces massive cuts. Advocates are marshaling support in its defense. https://t.co/AX3ZsI6L6s @AmeriCorps @PhenndUpdates

[Dr. Yves Salomon-Fernández @PrezYves]

"Massachusetts can do better than $18.20 an hour for early educators." Thanks for this great editorial, @BostonGlobe. We need to value what early childhood educators do and compensate them enough to live in our state. Their work is foundational.

https://t.co/SBcw8XJzgB

[Dr. Yves Salomon-Fernández @PrezYves]

If workforce is on your mind, listen to this! Julian Alssid interviews @mattsigelman of @Burning_Glass on this great episode. The Durable Skills Advantage framework is so relevant in this age of rapid transformation. #workforce #AI #technology

https://t.co/aqfhHDFa1T

[Dr. Yves Salomon-Fernández @PrezYves]

Freedom and justice weather all kinds of conditions. See you all at @EmbraceBOS today! @askimari

[Embrace Boston @EmbraceBOS]

This Saturday, April 26, we gather on Boston Common to honor Dr. King’s legacy and reignite the movement for justice. Swipe through for everything you need to know. Let’s move with purpose. Let’s rise together.

#FreedomRally2025 #MLK60 #EmbraceBoston #Everyone250

[Dr. Yves Salomon-Fernández @PrezYves]

Evolving an institution as old and steeped in tradition as the Church doesn't happen overnight. Pope Francis moved the Church and society so significantly during his tenure. He will be remembered for his courage, humanity, mercy, compassion, inclusion, and advocacy for justice.

[Vatican News @VaticanNews]

Scenes from the Requiem Mass for Pope Francis

[Dr. Yves Salomon-Fernández @PrezYves]

It's decision month for traditional-age, soon-to-be high school graduates heading to college next month, among whom is my own son. It's the most consequential, first high-stakes decision that most young people make. Explore options and keep futures bright. #Collegedebt

[InsideTrack @InsideTrack]

As tuition and funding shift, colleges are finding new ways to support students:
✔ Expanding financial aid guidance
✔ Strengthening funding partnerships
✔ Exploring innovative tuition models

Learn more: https://t.co/Hgx7dBCPCl

#HigherEd #CollegeAffordability #StudentSuccess

[Dr. Yves Salomon-Fernández @PrezYves]

Working w/a multigenerational team that is also distributed at a hybrid college presents its own challenges. Add students (traditional and non) mostly #firstgen, born here & abroad, & #multilingual, the management dexterity it takes to make everyone feel valued is extraordinary.

[Harvard Business Review @HarvardBiz]

At the end of the day, people just want to feel valued—no matter their generation. https://t.co/rC1OqokCji

[Brookings Econ @BrookingsEcon]

For organizations to succeed and grow in today's economy, they need strong, well-skilled workforces.

In a new paper, Elizabeth Altman and Eli Schrag examine the state of workforce development policy and how it has evolved with economic shifts.
https://t.co/IoaTA7qHvH

[Dr. Yves Salomon-Fernández @PrezYves]

@ASA_Impact @janemswift @EducationatWork Couldn’t agree more!

[Harvard Business Review @HarvardBiz]

A person can have first-class training, an incisive mind, and an endless supply of good ideas, but they won't be a great leader without emotional intelligence. https://t.co/6nTXy1ruDj

[Dr. Yves Salomon-Fernández @PrezYves]

My EA told me that if he were going to be successful in his job, I needed to understand that the other CEO in his life comes first. I finally got to meet her and we hit it off! Meet my new #peermentor

[Dr. Yves Salomon-Fernández @PrezYves]

@Bruceultraclean @TEDx @BreneBrown It should be out in 6 weeks. I will post it then. I appreciate your interest. We miss you all.

[Dr. Yves Salomon-Fernández @PrezYves]

I’ve done some pretty brave things in my life, but telling my story of being a survivor, of the power of community, of unlocking human potential at @TEDx was the most vulnerable I have ever been in public. @BreneBrown, you helped me find my voice. Years in the making! #gratitude

[Dr. Yves Salomon-Fernández @PrezYves]

This isn't a dichotomy. Putting aside entire categories of jobs that don't require college degrees & still provide paths to good family-sustaining jobs, people will need to reskill & upskill after college. A degree provides more than technical skills for jobs. Let's not forget!

[The Chronicle of Higher Education @chronicle]

Talking about skills is often a proxy for a larger discussion — about the salience of the college degree as interest grows in alternative credentials. https://t.co/JOTDTHQ5In