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NASH Redefines Itself in New Era as National Association of Higher Education Systems
Washington, D.C. – The National Association of System Heads (NASH) is thrilled to announce a significant milestone in its evolution as it unveils its new name: the National Association of Higher Education Systems. The organization will retain its original and widely recognized acronym, NASH, but expand its full name to reflect its commitment to advancing…
Read MoreNational Higher Ed System Leaders Appoint Jason Lane as First-Ever NASH President & CEO
Lane will lead a growing organization that is at the forefront of collaborative efforts transforming the higher education sector to improve student outcomes Washington, DC – The National Association of System Heads (NASH) today announced the appointment of Dr. Jason E. Lane as its first-ever President. NASH represents and supports leaders at higher education systems…
Read MoreCollege and University Systems Across the Nation Join Forces in Landmark Campaign on the Value of Earning a Degree
[NEW YORK, NY] — The National Association of System Heads (NASH) has united 11 public higher education systems from across the country in an unprecedented campaign aimed at reshaping the narrative surrounding higher education. The “College Is Worth It” campaign officially debuts on November 1, with the primary objective of engaging the American public in…
Read MoreNew guide aims to build welcoming infrastructure on campuses and local communities
October 27, 2023 — A new guide is available for higher education institutions seeking to welcome and support refugees on campus, as well as engage surrounding communities on refugee issues. The AHLAN Manual (ahlan is an Arabic term to express welcome) was created and published by the Greensboro, North Carolina-based organization Every Campus A Refuge…
Read MoreNASH Announces New Board Appointments
Officers and appointments span the nation from Texas to Montana Washington DC – The National Association of System Heads today announced newly elected officers and a new appointment to its Board of Directors. This new leadership team takes the reins at a crucial moment for NASH as the organization completes its search for a new…
Read MoreNASH Improvement Science Efforts Yield Promising Results for Reducing Barriers to Student Transfer
For Immediate Release: July 13th, 2023 Chicago – The National Association of System Heads (NASH) has released test results from its first NASH Improvement Community (NIC), paving the way for colleges and universities to improve outcomes for students transferring between colleges. NASH has committed to advancing prosperity for the nation by 2030 by increasing degree…
Read MoreThe Welcome Corps Expands to Facilitate Sponsorship of Refugee Students by Campus Communities and Higher Education Institutions
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Welcome Corps is pleased to announce the launch of the Welcome Corps on Campus, a new targeted education sponsorship initiative that enables U.S. colleges and universities to play a leading role in resettling refugee students. The Welcome Corps on Campus operates under the umbrella of the Welcome Corps, the broader…
Read MoreStatement from Nancy Zimpher on United States Supreme Court Affirmative Action Ruling
For Immediate Release: Thursday, June 29th, 2023 Washington D.C. – “The United States Supreme Court has decided to buck decades of precedent in ruling that race-conscious admissions policies at colleges and universities will come to an end. Our nation could have worked to find a solution that protected both merit-based admissions and continued to ensure…
Read MoreRhode Island and NASH Collaborate to Advance Refugee Education and Employment Opportunities
For Immediate Release: June 23, 2023 Providence, RI – The National Association of System Heads (NASH) and Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner (RIOPC) are joining forces to establish a Community of Practice (CoP) that aims to improve the support and integration of refugees and immigrants into the Rhode Island’s workforce via education. …
Read MoreNASH Announces First-Ever Catalyst Fund Awards to Scale Best Practices for Student Success
For Immediate Release: December 8th, 2022 Contact: David Belsky; 347-227-0055; dbelsky@goodrebellion.com Washington, DC – The National Association of System Heads (NASH) today announced the first round of awardees for its newly established Catalyst Fund. The NASH Catalyst Fund encourages broad engagement of NASH members in sharing promising practices that lead to equitable student success outcomes…
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