Achieving the Dream : At the University of Houston

The University of Houston is continually working to help more community college students achieve their dreams of academic success.

In fall 2007, UH was one of four four-year colleges in the nation selected to participate in Achieving the Dream, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping more community college students, particularly low-income students and students of color, stay in school and earn a college certificate or degree. With over 150 institutions of higher education involved in Achieving the Dream, UH is the only major research university invited to participate.

Achieving the Dream seeks to assist more students with reaching their individual goals, which may include earning a community college certificate or degree, attaining a bachelor’s degree and/or obtaining a better job. Each institution is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy based upon research to meet the nonprofit organization's goal.

UH’s involvement in Achieving the Dream stemmed from an invitation by Houston Endowment Inc., a private philanthropic organization and an Achieving the Dream sponsor. The foundation awarded a five-year, $450,000 grant to UH after the university was accepted into the program.

View the University of Houston Achieving the Dream profile and see other campuses in the Achieving the Dream national network.