On March 12, YI wrote Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona to welcome him into his new role, present our organizational priorities for higher education, and offer our support for advancing student- and borrower-centered policies. We know how much work must...
Our Network The Illinois Higher Education Network (IHEN) is a collaborative effort of higher education stakeholders working together to create a more equitable higher education system in Illinois. IHEN consists of advocacy organizations, college access and success organizations, college...
Young Invincibles sent a letter to Speaker of the House, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader, Rep. Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader, Sen. Mitch McConnell, and Minority Leader, Sen. Chuck Schumer detailing our policy recommendations for any upcoming legislative stimulus package...
Young Invincibles sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader, Sen. Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader, Sen. Chuck Schumer detailing our policy recommendations for any upcoming legislative stimulus package to combat the effects of COVID-19. “Over the last three months, Congress...
The COVID crisis has tossed young people into the deepest pits of our current recession. It will take years, if not a generation, to dig out of the debt, lives and jobs lost. Congress does not need to punt on...
Young Invincible joins 15 other Texas organizations to recommend that institutions, state agencies, state leaders, and legislators place student needs at the forefront of the COVID-19 response. During this critical moment, institutions, elected officials, and state leaders must collaborate on...
Young Invincibles sent a letter to Speaker of the House, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader, Rep. Kevin McCarthy, Majority Leader, Sen. Mitch McConnell, and Minority Leader, Sen. Chuck Schumer detailing our policy recommendations in a fourth-phase legislative stimulus package to...
With the burgeoning nationwide spread of COVID-19, the Department of Health and Human Services must use all the tools at its disposal to combat the growing crisis. Consumers without insurance face cost barriers that delay their receipt of necessary care...
Young Invincibles sent a letter to Speaker of the House, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader, Rep. Kevin McCarthy, Majority Leader, Sen. Mitch McConnell, and Minority Leader, Sen. Chuck Schumer detailing our policy recommendations for any subsequent legislative stimulus package to...
Under the Trump Administration, Secretary DeVos’ Department of Education has consistently pursued policies to embolden fraudulent, predatory colleges and universities who defraud students. For instance, the Department of Education has refused to take action on a massive backlog of more...