Brendan Creamer

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Drayton Jackson experienced homelessness for almost 20 years. Today, Drayton utilizes his lived experience to advocate for others in a similar positio...
Aspen Postsecondary Success for ParentsDecember 1, 2022
1 in 5 Student Parent Podcast
Soren’s interest in higher education has always been rooted in an interest in the environment, even from childhood. As an adult, after struggling wi...
Aspen Postsecondary Success for ParentsDecember 1, 2022
Today, Ascend at the Aspen Institute (Ascend) released the second season of “1 in 5,” its highly rated podcast that explores the multifaceted live...
Press ReleasesDecember 1, 2022
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Dr. Daria Willis brings her extensive education and her own experience as a student parent to her role as president of Howard Community College in Col...
Aspen Postsecondary Success for ParentsDecember 1, 2022
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Ignacio Angel has decided to define for himself what success looks like as a college student and father of four. The for-profit trade school he went t...
Aspen Postsecondary Success for ParentsDecember 1, 2022
Anne Mosle, executive director of Ascend, knows community dialogue plays a significant role in restoring trust. She believes we must reevaluate how we...
BlogNovember 29, 2022