A Decade of Transforming Illinois Higher Education

This year marks a powerful milestone: 10 years of advancing equitable access and college completion across Illinois. What began as a vision to ensure all students—regardless of income or background—have the opportunity to earn a college degree has grown into a movement for lasting systems change. Now, as we celebrate a decade of progress, we’re inviting you to help shape what comes next.

During the past ten years, the Partnership for College Completion has worked at the intersection of policy, institutions, and student experience to remove barriers that too often stand in the way of attaining a college degree. From advocating for more equitable funding models to partnering with colleges and universities on transformative practices, our mission has always been clear: put students at the center and ensure they have what they need to succeed.

But there is still more work to be done.

As we look toward the next decade, your support will play a critical role in driving forward the change Illinois students deserve. Contributions will directly fuel efforts to advance equitable policies, strengthen institutional partnerships, and elevate the voices of students whose experiences must inform the future of higher education.

To commemorate this milestone, we are seeking partners to sponsor our 10th anniversary events. Sponsorship is more than a celebration—it’s a meaningful opportunity to align your organization with a mission rooted in equity, economic mobility, and long-term systems transformation. Together, we can build a higher education landscape that works for everyone.

By becoming a sponsor or making a gift, you’ll join a community of funders, leaders, and advocates who are committed to ensuring that every student has a fair shot at completing college and thriving beyond it.

This anniversary is not just a reflection on how far we’ve come—it’s a launch point for the future we’re building together.

Join us by investing in the next decade of impact.