By Dr. Siva Kumari, CEO of College Possible Throughout my career, I have been privileged to work with mission-driven organizations, driven by the belief that education is the most powerful equalizer. Joining College Possible — an organization that has been…
College Possible appoints Dr. Siva Kumari, an educator with national and global experience in both K-12 and higher education, as its next chief executive officer ST. PAUL, MN. (MAY 11, 2023) – College Possible, the pioneering national nonprofit on a…
Dr Siva Kumari started as CEO of College Possible in May of 2023. Prior to that, she has consulted with global educational projects that focus on equity and high academic standards. She also mentors C-level leaders worldwide. Siva has served…
Nearly 6.5 percent of all college graduates in the United States receive a degree in education. In fact, education is one of the most sought-after disciplines in master’s degree programs across the country, garnering 18 percent of all master’s candidates.…
The college completion crisis has received unprecedented legislative attention in recent years. Launched in 2022, the College Completion Fund – a first-of-its-kind federal investment focusing on narrowing the degree gap – received nearly $5 million in funding for grants supporting…
A recent report from AmeriCorps revealed that 60.7 million Americans volunteered in 2021. This volunteer service equates to about $123 billion in economic value for the United States. It’s no surprise, then, to learn how often College Possible AmeriCorps service…
For college students about to enter the workforce, salary and benefits are usually the deciding factor in whether an opportunity is feasible or not. This comes as no surprise, as 58% of students at four-year public universities finished their bachelor’s…
The transition from college to career can be both exciting and overwhelming. While today’s job market offers a wealth of options – including the allure of generous salaries and perks – knowing which option will best kickstart your career can…
ST. PAUL, Minn., Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- College Possible, the pioneering nonprofit that connects high school and college students with near-peer coaches, today announced a $300,000 grant from Travelers, a leading property and casualty insurance company. The grant will support the…
During a University of Minnesota Board of Regents meeting on Oct. 13, Vice Chair Steve Sviggum asked, “Is it possible that at [the University of Minnesota campus at] Morris, we’ve become too diverse?” Sviggum went on to state that he…