Great Lakes is now Ascendium

A new name marks the start of our next chapter.

We believe in the power of higher education to create opportunity. And through continued funding of evidenced-based practices, we look forward to removing more and more barriers to completion – to help underserved students reach the education goals that matter most to them.

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Since 1967

We've been dedicated to making postsecondary education 
a reality for over 50 years.