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Turning Proximity Into a Strength

At a time when colleges are being asked to prove their value more clearly than ever, some institutions are discovering that the answer isn’t always a new market or a national strategy. Solutions are found in their own backyards.


Communities are looking for education that is flexible, practical, and responsive to local needs. Colleges that listen closely and engage intentionally are finding new ways to expand their impact, support enrollment and retention, and strengthen public trust.


The Chronicle's report, Educating in Your Community, examines how institutions are designing programs that serve local learners — working adults, employers, and community partners — alongside traditional students.

Order the report to learn: 

  • Why community-focused education is becoming a strategic priority for colleges nationwide.
  • How institutions are aligning programs with real, demonstrated local needs.
  • What it takes to build durable partnerships rooted in mutual benefit.
  • Lessons from colleges that are using community engagement to advance their mission and financial resilience.

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