Hildreth Institute Honored with 2024 Technology Innovation Award at Tech Forward Conference
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Hildreth Institute Honored with 2024 Technology Innovation Award at Tech Forward Conference
Austin, TX– October 7, 2024 – The Hildreth Institute is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Technology Innovation Award from Tech Impact. The award was presented on October 1st at the Tech Forward Conference in Austin, Texas, recognizing the Hildreth Institute’s cutting-edge work in leveraging technology to drive systemic change in higher education.
The Technology Innovation Award celebrates organizations that use innovative technological solutions to create significant social impact. Hildreth Institute was recognized for its efforts in advancing data-driven research, and the intention to create tools like the College Cost Transparency Dashboard, and championing policy solutions aimed at making higher education more accessible and affordable.
"We are honored to receive this recognition from Tech Impact," said Hiba Agha, Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Hildreth Institute. "This award highlights the critical role of technology in addressing the inequities that exist in higher education today. It also underscores our commitment to using data and innovation to empower students, improve transparency, and drive policy changes that make higher education accessible for all."
The Tech Forward Conference brought together leaders from across the nonprofit sector to explore how technology can drive positive change. The Hildreth Institute's recognition reinforces its position as a leader in the education sector, dedicated to breaking down barriers and creating a more equitable and inclusive higher education system.
For more information about the Hildreth Institute’s initiatives and this award, please contact:
Hiba Agha, Director of Strategic Initiatives, news@hildrethinstitute.org
About Hildreth Institute
The Hildreth Institute, founded in 2018, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to driving systemic change in higher education. Through data-driven research and innovative policy solutions, the Institute works to address the root causes of inequity and ensure higher education is accessible and affordable for all, with a focus on supporting racial minorities, low-income, and first-generation students in Massachusetts.
About Tech Impact
Tech Impact is a nonprofit organization that empowers communities and nonprofits to use technology for social good. Its annual Tech Forward Conference brings together leaders to share insights, solutions, and tools that leverage technology to create sustainable change.