Commitment Stories
A commitment is meaningful when it is backed by action. Browse stories that show how participating colleges and universities are working to support students.
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- Academic ExcellenceSUNY NiagraBuilding AI Literacy That Puts People FirstAn institution-wide assessment with 116 responses shaped SUNY Niagara’s AI policy, framework, and a Human-First AI Literacy cohort for faculty and staff.
- AffordabilitySUNY NiagraOpening a Free Path to a Degree for Working AdultsSUNY Reconnect covers tuition, fees, books, and supplies for adults 25 to 55 in 16 high-demand associate programs. Fall 2025 persistence: 83.1%.
- AffordabilityUniversity of Maryland Global CampusRecognizing Military Experience to Accelerate Degree ProgressUMGC awards eligible military learners credit for leadership and service experience, reducing redundant coursework and educational costs.
- AffordabilityUniversity of Maryland Global CampusAn Accelerated Pathway to a Bachelor’s Degree for Under $10,000Through 3D Scholars, UMGC and Prince George’s County partners create an affordable high-school-to-bachelor’s pathway with dedicated advising.
- Career PathwaysUniversity of Maryland Global CampusConnecting Adult Learners to Career Guidance and Professional NetworksUMGC provides lifetime career guidance, digital tools, internship resources, and alumni networking to help learners prepare for career opportunities.
- Academic ExcellenceUniversity of Maryland Global CampusDesigning Learning Around Skills Demonstration and Authentic PracticeUMGC’s new NextGen Learning Model shifts learning from content coverage to demonstrated capability, using authentic assessment, applied practice, AI-enabled learning experiences, and skills-based curriculum design to help learners develop and demonstrate workplace-relevant skills.
- Academic ExcellenceUniversity of Maryland Global CampusReimagining General Education Around the Human Skills That Matter MostUMGC is redesigning General Education around six durable human capabilities that help learners thrive in an AI-enabled world.
- AffordabilityWestern Governors UniversityResponsible Borrowing Initiative Led 1 in 5 Students to Decline Loans AltogetherPersonalized Financial Aid Plans and a loan scenario calculator have cut average annual borrowing by more than 23% since 2013.
- Academic ExcellenceWestern Governors UniversityStudents Helping Students to Accelerate Academic MomentumStudents using peer coaching completed their next course two days faster and achieved higher course-completion rates than matched nonparticipants.
- Academic ExcellenceWestern Governors UniversityCreating an Education Students Value with Personalized SupportWGU students rate their educational experience, academic support, and job-relevant learning well above students at other institutions.
- Career PathwaysWestern Governors UniversityConnecting Degrees to CareersEmployers surveyed said WGU graduates are prepared for their jobs, and 87% would hire another WGU graduate.
- Return on InvestmentWestern Governors UniversityDelivering a 29x Return for GraduatesA WGU degree is calculated to return 29 times its cost over a graduate’s remaining career, based on Equifax-verified income data.
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