The Best Investment You've Never Heard Of
Last Mile’s social return on investment research examines how modest, timely awards can unlock lasting economic benefits for students and society.
The Final Barrier to Graduation Is Not Academic—It Is Financial. And Now We Have the Data to Prove It.
Findings from more than 4,000 students reveal how targeted financial support can close graduation gaps for financially vulnerable STEM students.
Why Last Mile Is One of the Lowest-Risk Bets You Can Make in Philanthropy
Invest in students who have already done the hard work and need a final financial bridge to graduation.
Blowing Past the Odds: Graduation Outcomes for Financially Vulnerable STEM Students
Sarah Outland, Ph.D., examines graduation findings that demonstrate the impact of targeted financial investment in students approaching the finish line.
Meeting Persistence With Trust
Ruthe Farmer reflects on the student journeys and outcomes behind Last Mile’s 2025 Annual Impact Report and the role of trust in supporting completion.
How Small Awards Create Extraordinary Impact
Discover how a timely completion award can unlock a STEM degree and generate lasting benefits through increased earnings and contributions to society.