Aspen Postsecondary Success for Parents

Ascend’s 2023 Parent-Powered Solutions Fund Centers Student Parent Expertise, Advances Postsecondary Success
Ascend at the Aspen Institute is excited to announce the launch of the 2023 Parent-Powered Solutions Fund, which will provide financial resources and...
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Aspen Postsecondary Success for ParentsJuly 20, 2023
A collection of different photos featuring Christian Ortiz, his daughter, and his mother
Snapshots in the Journey of a Student Father
Reflections on the experiences, challenges, and joys that shape the life of student father and Ascend PSP Parent Advisor Christian Ortiz.
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Aspen Postsecondary Success for ParentsJune 16, 2023
Cover of the digital chartbook, "We Are Here Too: Who Are the 1 Million Fathers in College?". A student father in a graduation cap and gown is seated with his son and daughter, smiling.
“We Are Here Too”: Who Are the 1 Million Fathers in College?
Among the one in five postsecondary students who are parents, there are close to 1.1 million student fathers. This chartbook synthesizes the available...
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Aspen Postsecondary Success for ParentsJune 16, 2023
Cover of the digital chartbook, "We Are Here Too: Who Are the 1 Million Fathers in College?". A student father in a graduation cap and gown is seated with his son and daughter, smiling.
New Report Sheds Lights on One Million Students in College who are Fathers
Today, Ascend at the Aspen Institute (Ascend) released the second season of “1 in 5,” its highly rated podcast that explores the multifaceted live...
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Press ReleasesJune 16, 2023
A photo of students and their children at Santa Fe Community College
New Mexico Snapshot: Innovations for Student Parents in the Land of Enchantment
On May 9, members of the Ascend team had the opportunity to visit Santa Fe Community College in New Mexico. Here are three takeaways from our site vis...
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Ascend NetworkJune 14, 2023
Inside Higher Ed: Prioritizing Student Parents
In an Inside Higher Ed article, David Croom and Generation Hope provide important perspective into why the student parent population is important for ...
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Media MentionsMay 9, 2023