News Obama's 2020 College Graduation Goal Posted April 27, 2012 By News editor Join influential leaders in higher education to discuss President Obama’s 2020 Goal of America to double the number of college graduates. Currently, only 50 percent of college students graduate with a degree. To remain competitive as a country and build on the amazing potential of our students, we must figure out how to stem this tide. Professor Bridget Terry Long will moderate the discussion with panelists Martha Kanter, Ed.M.'74, under secretary of education, U.S. Department of Education; Rolando Montoya, provost, Miami Dade College; and Hilary Pennington, former director of education, Postsecondary Success, and Special Initiatives at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.This event was held on Monday, April 30. Watch the video. News The latest research, perspectives, and highlights from the Harvard Graduate School of Education Explore All Articles Related Articles Education Now Back to School - Moving Forward from Here HGSE experts surface key challenges and concerns for educators, leaders, and families — and share concrete ideas for addressing them. Askwith Education Forum Beyond Recovery National education leaders gather at HGSE to explore meaningful, actionable solutions in the wake of COVID-19 Education Now How to Help Kids Become Skilled Citizens An exploration of ways in which educators can instill civic identity in students