US Recognises Various Universities With Postsecondary Success Recognition Program

The Postsecondary Success Recognition Program is to recognize the institutes of higher education which are facilitating successful student transfers and completions, enrolling underserved student populations, and equipping graduates for careers that lead to economic mobility.

Study in US: The US Department of Education announced the winners of the first-ever Postsecondary Success Recognition Program (PSRP). There are a total of six colleges and universities honoured with PSRP. All these are cross-sections of institutions with diverse missions, communities and student populations. These institutes are located across the urban, suburban and rural areas across the country.

The 2025 Postsecondary Success Recognition Program winners among the institutes which mostly grant bachelor's degrees are - University of South Carolina – Upstate, San Jose State University, and University of Texas at Arlington. 2025 Postsecondary Success Recognition Program winners among institutes which mainly grant certificate and associate degrees are - Salish Kootenai College (Montana), Miami Dade College (Florida), and CUNY Hostos Community College (New York).

“By creating more opportunities for valuable college degrees for underserved student populations, the winners of this program set a new standard for excellence in higher education," said Under Secretary of Education James Kvaal.

How Postsecondary Success Recognition Program Winners Responded To Prestigious Award

Dr. Bennie L. Harris, chancellor of USC Upstate commented, “USC Upstate is deeply honored to be selected as a recipient of the inaugural Postsecondary Success Recognition Program. This achievement reflects the commitment of our faculty and staff to supporting student success. Our university is a special place that fosters a love of learning while helping students achieve their goals, pursue pathways they may not have considered possible, and improve their lives and the lives of their families. This recognition demonstrates how higher education continues to equip and empower students to make meaningful contributions in our local community, state, and world.”

San Jose State University President Cynthia Teniente-Matson said, "This recognition from the U.S. Department of Education highlights San José State University’s dedication to helping our students achieve success, including reducing time to degree and fostering a strong sense of belonging across our campus. As Silicon Valley’s public university, we take pride in the efforts of our faculty, staff, leadership, and community members, whose collective commitment to our students’ success drives these outcomes. We are honored to be among the inaugural winners of the Postsecondary Success Recognition Program and look forward to celebrating this achievement in Washington, D.C."

Georgia State President M. Brian Blake commented, “We’re deeply honored to receive this recognition. It’s so emblematic of our innovation and commitment to advance access to higher education, foster student success and ensure meaningful outcomes beyond graduation.”

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