Higher education and democracy are intertwined—when one falters, both suffer. Complete College America authored a report on how our two-tiered higher education system perpetuates inequality and undermines democratic participation. While elite institutions serve the privileged few, the majority of students struggle with affordability and completion at open-access institutions. The result? Declining trust in both higher education and democracy itself. By implementing proven completion strategies, embedding civic learning across curricula, and making college truly affordable for all students, higher education can help renew American democracy. Join us for an engaging discussion on concrete solutions for transforming higher education into an engine of democratic renewal and social mobility.