Tallahassee State College (TSC) has been named among the top 200 community colleges in the United States by the Aspen Institute and is now eligible to compete for the prestigious $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. This national distinction recognizes institutions with outstanding student outcomes in retention, completion, transfer, and attainment of bachelor’s degrees.
The Aspen Prize is regarded as the premier recognition of excellence in the nation’s community college sector. Nearly 1,000 public colleges across the U.S. are evaluated, and this ninth cycle marks the first time 200 colleges have been named eligible, reflecting a competitive and rigorous selection process.
“We are incredibly proud to be named among the top 200 community colleges in the nation,” said Dr. Jim Murdaugh, president of TSC. “It affirms the work happening every day to support our students, strengthen our workforce, and elevate opportunity throughout our region.”…