More than 50 colleges and universities joined five higher education associations in launching the National Student Success Project on October 23 in Washington, D.C. The effort, supported by the Strada Education Foundation, centers on five commitments focused on value, affordable pathways, academic excellence, career readiness, and inclusive campus communities. Leaders including Ted Mitchell of the American Council on Education emphasized addressing barriers to success rather than defining it uniformly. The project aims to highlight effective practices through media and regional events to rebuild public trust. reports that advisory board members represent diverse institutions from community colleges to research universities.