Transferring should be simple. But instead, it’s one of the most complicated and convoluted aspects of higher education—especially for the students who rely on it most. We’re working with partners to tackle a big part of the problem: lost credits.

Jessie Ryan, president of Campaign for College Opportunity, has spent the last two decades pushing for policies that not only open the doors to college but ensure students walk out with degrees in hand. We spoke with Ryan about why streamlining the transfer process is such a critical issue for equity in higher education—and what solutions are within reach.

At a time when voting rights are under attack across the country it is more important than ever to ensure every eligible voter has a voice in elections—no matter the language they speak.

Professor Jake Grumbach shares how UC Berkeley's Goldman School of Public Policy is using data to boost civic engagement and advance equity. 

We need to put forward a clear, bold vision of belonging. Haas Jr. partners are testing and shaping bold and innovative solutions for countering fear based narratives and reaching new audiences.

We recently spoke with the Define American's vice president of programs, Shauna Siggelkow, about the pain, power and potential of narrative in this moment and how we can all take action.