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Louisiana high school assistant principal Abbi Macmurdo has become a champion for Modern States, aligning the courses with school curriculums to give students an opportunity to be successful in CLEP exams, while also introducing the philanthropy to other school administrators in her state.
Ryan Wetherington graduated high school in 2006 and got to work, holding a series of jobs ranging from front desk clerk at motel to various food and beverage jobs. Almost two decades later, he had just about given up on his hopes of higher education when he was introduced to Modern States. He’s now working […]
Grant Is Among the Largest Gifts Received in Organization’s History Modern States Education Alliance (“Modern States”), the nation’s leading philanthropy dedicated to making a college degree more affordable and accessible for everyone, announced a $600,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation. The gift, to be awarded over two years, is among the largest Modern […]
Charlie Tobler put off college to become a farrier, shoeing horses for several years before deciding to go back to school. He earned 48 completely free college credits through Modern States and CLEP, part of an effort that allowed him to graduate from Thomas Edison State University in under one year.
Preet Patel, a 21-year-old pilot, passed 11 CLEP exams after studying with Modern States. He used the results as dual credit, graduating high school early through Florida’s College Acceleration Program while earning 33 college credits. The effort helped to shave four years off Preet’s education journey, jump-starting his career in the sky.
In 2019 [Logan Lathrop] deployed to Al Jaber Air Base in Kuwait with the 407th Expeditionary Communications Squadron, where his IT work was “more big-picture and more technical,” he says, though he can’t reveal more. The deployment was stressful, and not just for the usual reasons: he worried he would lose his motivation for college. […]
Point guard Oriol Montero Pache likes to hand out assists, both on and off the court. A 19-year-old on the men’s basketball team at Bethel University in Mishawaka, Indiana, Pache grew up in Spain and turned his love of the game into a better educational opportunity in America. With a hope of inspiring others, Pache […]
As tuition and related fees skyrocket, finding ways to keep a college degree within reach for anyone willing to work toward one is imperative. Offering every high school student access to college-level courses while in high school is one critical way to do so.
Marya Lokhandwala came to the U.S. only to find out that none of her Indian college credits would be accepted here as she tried to become a physical therapist. So, she turned to Modern States and passed 12 CLEP exams in two months.
Trent Sikute, who became U.S. Air Force Airman of the Year at his base after getting his college degree with help from Modern States. He actually reached out to us to share his story, because he wanted to tout the educational possibilities that come with joining the military. Trent said he tested out of 13 […]
Considered the “Pulitzer of Education Innovation”, Awards Program Recognizes Organizations Driving Educational Improvement Modern States Education Alliance (“Modern States”), the nation’s leading philanthropy dedicated to making a college degree more affordable and accessible for everyone, today announced it is a Yass Prize 2023 Quarterfinalist. Modern States is among 64 organizations in the education space being […]
Talmage Kelley III, a 21-year-old from Alabama, began using CLEP and Modern States as a 16-year-old. He took 16 Modern States courses, covering about half his bachelor’s degree at Western Governors University. Kelley is now working in cyber security for an Alabama hospital.
