ACCELERATING THE STEM WORKFORCE FOR TEXAS
In 2015, Educate Texas partnered with like-minded foundations and corporations to fund the Texas STEM Degree Accelerator program to combat the state’s projected shortfall of 1 million STEM workers by 2018.
COMMUNITY COLLEGES ALIGNED FOR STUDENT SUCCESS
The Texas Success Center provides statewide coherence to student success initiatives and advocates for related policies.
RESILIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY ON THE HIGH PLAINS
A near-peer mentoring program in West Texas helps high school students and adult learners map a path to college or a credential that will help them build a sustainable future for themselves.
SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS IN THE BRAZOS VALLEY
Students on a tight budget can have their college progress derailed by unexpected expenses (such as a medical bill or a car repair) or loss of income.
TECH STAR RISING
Meet GTF Scholar Megan Skorzewski from Taylor, Texas, who aspires to be a tech leader and work at the intersection of business and cybersecurity.
HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERTS SHARE INSIGHTS TO INFORM GTF’S RESEARCH AGENDA
In July 2020, Greater Texas Foundation convened a diverse group of higher education researchers and practitioners for the GTF Postsecondary Research Virtual Summit.
COLLEGE ADVISING HELP IS ON THE WAY WITH FUTURE FOCUSED TX
Texas high school juniors, seniors, and recent graduates will soon have access to virtual college advising through the Future Focused TX campaign, funded in part by a $375,000 grant from Greater Texas Foundation (GTF) to Get Schooled.
GTF SCHOLARS ATTEND EIGHTH ANNUAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE IN FEBRUARY 2020
Greater Texas Foundation welcomed 22 undergraduate students to Bryan/College Station in February for the 2020 GTF Scholars Leadership Conference.
TEXAS EMERGENCY AID GRANT PROGRAM LAUNCHED WITH THECB AND TRELLIS
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Greater Texas Foundation, and Trellis Foundation launched the Texas Emergency Aid Grant Program to support students during the COVID-19 crisis.
GTF HOSTS SEVENTH ANNUAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
The seventh annual GTF Scholars Leadership Conference brought together early college high school graduates from across the state to develop friendships, step outside their comfort zones, and prepare for leadership in college and beyond.