<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/maryland-transfer-intensive-launches.html" dsn="news"><featured/><pubDate>05/01/2025</pubDate><title>Maryland Transfer Intensive Launches to Strengthen Community College Pathways and Boost Statewide Bachelor’s Degree Attainment</title><author/><image><img src="/images/.feature_1600x960_news_article_main_landing/CampusSpring900x500.jpg" alt="Spring Campus with Daffodils"/></image><caption/><thumbnail/><description>The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) and the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) announced the launch of the Maryland Transfer Intensive—a statewide co...</description></item>