At DREAM 2027, Achieving the Dream will bring community colleges together to explore the role they play in shaping the places they call home — and what becomes possible when institutions and their partners work together to expand opportunity, advance student success, and build stronger, thriving communities. Join us in Columbus to discover new ideas, forge connections, and help shape what comes next.
300 colleges and organizations at Achieving the Dream (ATD)’s 21st annual signature event, DREAM 2025. ATD’s immersive in-person experience provides interactive learning and key insights about evidence-based reform strategies that are transforming higher education.DREAM 2025 will center on four key themes that represent opportunities to effect meaningful change in our communities.
View sessions spotlighting higher education thought leaders, opportunities for dialogue, and lessons learned in the student success field.
Discover all that Columbus has to offer — from walks through the five districts along High Street to the innovative food halls.
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