One of the largest and most diverse educational alliances in the nation, The Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area (the Consortium) was founded to foster collaboration across the National Capital Region. The Consortium is a powerful unifying voice for our members, and a force for access and equitable economic and workforce development. The Consortium encompasses a broad portfolio of programs and initiatives, developing projects to enhance private/public partnerships while leveraging the reputation and talent of our diverse members and their location in the world’s greatest college town.

The event will highlight the service of our member institutions and present Heroes for Higher Education Awards to individuals and/or organizations who have made exceptional contributions to diversity, equity, and access across our higher education community.