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Why the Costs of College Go Beyond Tuition

10,000 Degrees alum, former staff, and Alumni Changemaker Ariana Aparicio Aguilar, along with Kim Mazzuca, president and CEO, highlight the importance of addressing the hidden costs of college and supporting students in accessing and completing their education.
Source: KQED MindShift

10,000 Degrees Supporting West Contra Costa Students at College and Career Night

10,000 Degrees will support West Contra Costa students and families at the College and Career Night at De Anza High School, which will feature opportunities to explore colleges, training programs, and future jobs.
Source: The Richmond Standard

Should California Students Take the SAT?

Hugo Que, Senior Director of College Access, shares how reinstating the SAT may impact students from low-income backgrounds.
Source: San Francisco Chronicle

10,000 Degrees Awarded $500,000 Grant by California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office

Coverage of the announcement that 10,000 Degrees was awarded a $500,000 competitive grant by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office to expand local outreach and provide hands-on assistance for students filling out financial aid applications.
Source: Various

How Four MacKenzie Scott Recipients Are Building Sustainability

10,000 Degrees President & CEO Kim Mazzuca featured in article discussing the impact of MacKenzie Scott's large, unrestricted gifts.
Source: Inside Philanthropy

Op-Ed: Community College Bachelor’s Degrees Help Students Graduate

Tania Requenes, Director of Community College Persistence, writes how expanding 4-year degrees at local community colleges can transform higher education access in California.
Source: EdSource

The Power of Education: From the Desk of Kim Mazzuca

A College Degree Changes Everything

September 22, 2026

Not Every Student Can Afford to Transfer

August 25, 2026

We Must All Act in This Moment

February 18, 2026

A Message of Gratitude

January 20, 2026

Setting the Stage: Our $42M Gift and the Next Decade of Opportunity

November 20, 2025

Announcing Historic MacKenzie Scott Gift to 10,000 Degrees

October 8, 2025

Announcements

10,000 Degrees Awarded $500,000 Grant by California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office

10,000 Degrees and SFSU Gather Over 300 Students College Access Summit

ONE Amazing Community Gala Celebrates Student Success and Community Impact

Money Matters: Budgeting for College at Andrew P. Hill High School