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Dr. Vincent Tinto and Dr. Peter Felten, two of the nation’s foremost experts on student success, will be featured keynote speakers at the inaugural Caring Campus Conference 2025: Building a National Culture of Care, which will take place from Nov. 12-14, 2025, at the DoubleTree Hotel in San Diego.

Hinds Community College, Mississippi’s largest community college, has embraced Caring Campus to build meaningful connections between students, faculty, and staff.

Delta College is championing student well-being both in and out of the classroom through the institutionalization of Caring Campus strategies.

At Texas A&M University – Kingsville (TAMUK), establishing a caring and welcoming culture is a cornerstone of the student experience. As part of Caring Campus, TAMUK promotes a culture where students feel valued and empowered to reach their goals.

Patrick & Henry Community College in Martinsville, VA is enhancing its campus culture and promoting student success through the adoption of Caring Campus, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students.

Three Caring Campus community colleges – Northwest Vista, Wallace State, and Moorpark community colleges – have been named 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence finalists by the Aspen Institute. This recognition highlights their exceptional commitment to fostering a culture of care that drives student success.

IEBC is bringing Caring Campus to rural colleges and universities nationwide with support from an ECMC Foundation grant, helping students to successfully navigate the transition to college life by establishing a sense of belonging and connection on campus.

Victor Valley College has experienced a transformation by weaving Caring Campus principles and strategies across its campus, impacting the college’s culture, enrollment, and community engagement.

Imperial Valley College is reinforcing its commitment to student retention, persistence, and success through a Caring Campus Refresh, re-engaging its staff in the principles necessary to create a supportive and caring educational environment

Higher education staff, faculty, and administrators from across the country gathered at the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) conference on May 28 to learn about IEBC’s Caring Campus and its impact on student retention and success.