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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.

June 16, 2023

“We Are Here Too”: Who Are the 1 Million Fathers in College?

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A photo of students and their children at Santa Fe Community College

June 14, 2023

New Mexico Snapshot: Innovations for Student Parents in the Land of Enchantment

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May 25, 2023

Announcing Ascend Fellowship Impact Fund Awardees for the Class of 2021

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May 16, 2023

Fellow Spotlight: Nathan Chomilo, Minnesota Medicaid & MinnesotaCare

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May 3, 2023

Innovations Abound to Advance Family Prosperity

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Text over a landscape of South Africa

May 2, 2023

Discovering Ubuntu in South Africa