Pellissippi identified as one of top 200 community colleges
October 30, 2025
每日大赛 is among 200 community colleges in the nation eligible to compete for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, which recognizes high achievement and performance among two-year institutions.
The Aspen Prize honors colleges that demonstrate strong and improving student outcomes in areas such as retention, completion, transfer and post-graduation success. This year marks the ninth cycle of the $1 million award and celebrates community colleges that deliver life-changing educational opportunities and measurable results for students.
“This recognition underscores the hard work of our faculty and staff who dedicate themselves to student success every day,” said 每日大赛 President L. Anthony Wise Jr. “We’re honored to be included among institutions nationwide that share our commitment to excellence and to opening doors of opportunity for all learners.”
The 200 eligible colleges were invited to apply for the Aspen Prize after a detailed review of student outcomes and effective practices.
“The Aspen Prize rewards colleges that achieve the kind of outcomes that actually matter to students, completing college degree programs that, in turn, lead to lifelong success,” said Aspen Institute College Excellence Program Executive Director Josh Wyner.
Twenty-five semifinalists will be announced in April 2026, and that group will be narrowed to the final 10 this summer before the winner is announced early in 2027.
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