MHEC Awards North Dakota University System Innovation Grant to Support Career Readiness
Grant will provide all 11 North Dakota University System (NDUS) institutions with access to a career readiness and workforce alignment platform.
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Opening Doors with Pell: Inside Kansas’ Prison Education Programs
With Pell Grants once again available to incarcerated students, colleges across the region are rapidly expanding Prison Education Programs (PEPs). This webinar provides an inside look at how institutions are […]
MHEC November News
MHEC shares a recap of the 2025 Annual Commission Meeting, announcement of the first Innovation Grant, new research on graduate degree attainment in the teacher workforce, and much more in the November newsletter.
Insurance Limitations
About this Indicator This indicator uses data from the Healthy Minds Study survey to show the percentage of students with past-year mental health treatment reporting whether their current health insurance […]
Innovation Grants
Innovation Grants support high-impact initiatives that align with MHEC’s strategic priorities In June 2025, MHEC commissioners approved a budget that provides grants of up to $250,000 for each MHEC state […]
MHEC Innovation Grant to Support Launch of Wisconsin College and Career Attainment Network
The multi-partner collaborative will receive a $250,000 grant to align postsecondary education and workforce development efforts for better outcomes for all Wisconsinites.
Defining and Enhancing Value and ROI in Higher Education: State Approaches to Economic Mobility and Economic Prosperity
The definition of a college education’s value is rapidly evolving, leading states to seek better ways to align funding with student outcomes. Join us for a comprehensive overview of a […]
Three Individuals Receive MHEC’s Outstanding Service Award
Jennifer Armour, Craig Jackson, and Angela Neria were honored for their service and commitment to MHEC over many years.
Tim Flakoll Honored with Phillip Sirotkin Award
Flakoll receives the highest award given by the Midwestern Higher Education Compact.
John Burczek Dreier
As vice president of policy and research, John Burczek Dreier oversees policy and research in support of the organization’s strategic priorities. He also leads development of a research agenda and […]
IA-NE-ND-SD FAFSA State Planning – November
Strong statewide and regional networks are essential to improving FAFSA completion and expanding access to higher education across the Midwest. To help strengthen those connections, MHEC is convening quarterly state […]
IL-IN-MI-MO FAFSA State Planning – November
Strong statewide and regional networks are essential to improving FAFSA completion and expanding access to higher education across the Midwest. To help strengthen those connections, MHEC is convening quarterly state […]
KS-MN-OH-WI FAFSA State Planning – November
Strong statewide and regional networks are essential to improving FAFSA completion and expanding access to higher education across the Midwest. To help strengthen those connections, MHEC is convening quarterly state […]
Midwest Student Exchange Program: Cost Savings Finder Stakeholder Scoping
MHEC is exploring the development of a Cost Savings Finder tool to make it easier for students and families to find and compare tuition savings options — including Midwest Student […]
Midwest Student Exchange Program: Cost Savings Finder Tech Forum and User Focus Group
MHEC is exploring the development of a Cost Savings Finder tool to make it easier for students and families to find and compare tuition savings options — including Midwest Student Exchange […]
MHEC October News
MHEC shares updates on state innovation grants, research on grant aid per student, important program and initiatives news, and much more in the October newsletter.
Graduate Degree Attainment in the Teacher Workforce
A look at national and Midwest state trends in teacher graduate degree attainment with an emphasis on master’s degrees.
Bridging Education and Work: How Credential Transparency Serves Learners and Employers
Discover how Credential Engine and its partners are using the power of credential transparency and AI to bridge education and work. This session will showcase how open data standards like […]
Networking Breakfast at EDUCAUSE 2025
MHEC’s Technologies Community warmly invites all representatives from public and private (not-for-profit) institutions across the Midwest region to join us for a regional networking breakfast at the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference […]