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Only two weeks into 2019, and already Capitol insiders are buzzing about new higher education laws, presidential hopefuls are heading to Iowa, and governors across the country are rolling out new ideas. To make sense of it all, I polished my Magic Eight Ball to hazard four predictions about the next 12 months.

Over the past 13 years of work on college affordability, TICAS has earned a strong reputation for policymaking expertise, an evidence-based approach, and commitment to putting students first. TICAS is known for climbing into the trenches alongside policymakers to impact public policy, and as a result of its work student loans are more affordable, scholarships are larger, and...

The Institute for College Access & Success announced today that James Kvaal has been selected as the organization’s new president. Kvaal has served in a number of senior policymaking roles, including deputy domestic policy adviser in the White House. He will assume his new role at TICAS on January 2, 2018.

TICAS announced today that its board of directors has named Richard Kazis interim president, effective June 28, as the organization conducts a national executive search. Kazis, who chairs the TICAS board, is a national consultant on higher education and workforce issues and former senior vice president of Jobs for the Future. Kazis will succeed Lauren Asher, who announced plans...