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Lumina expects to invest about $2.2 million in this initial phase. “Millions of adults are looking for fast, affordable ways to gain new skills—and employers want talent today,” said Chauncy Lennon, Lumina’s vice president for learning and work and senior strategy advisor.
In a changing world, education is more important than ever. It gives people the skills they need to secure good jobs, build stable careers, and contribute to strong communities. At Lumina Foundation, we believe that higher education should be a tool for opportunity, helping people create a better, more prosperous future for themselves and their families.
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Through its Great Admissions Redesign initiative, Lumina today announced over $3.5 million in grants to 10 states, systems, and institutions that are leading a national shift to make admissions simpler, more proactive, and student-centered.
Lumina has defined our philanthropic brand as the leadership model of philanthropy. For us, this model is defined by three main attributes: focus, flexibility, and fortitude.
Overall, while the 1990s appeared to be a prosperous era for many, it was also a time of underlying discontent that would shape future societal challenges. The 1990s in the United States are often characterized as a period of cultural stability, international peace, and financial success.