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Institutions
CSU Awards $4.6 Million to Advance Black Student Success
California State University invests in programs to make cultural change that advances Black student success.
April 23, 2024
Dr. Mildred García
Community Colleges
Rural Higher Ed Institutions Team Up to Boost Community Resilience and Economic Mobility for Rural Learners
Education Design Lab will convene rural-serving higher education institutions to develop skill-based programs aimed at creating new opportunities for rural learners and communities.
April 23, 2024
Dr. Leslie Daugherty
Students
SkillPointe Updates Help Community Colleges Bridge the Skills Gap
SkillPointe comprises a database of more than 60,000 training listings from community colleges and other training providers.
April 19, 2024
Dr. Rebecca Corbin
Campus Climate
UC Virtual Conference Centers Free Speech, Civil Rights Amid Ongoing Tensions on College Campuses
Matters of freedom of expression and higher education’s federal responsibilities were at the forefront of the University of California’s Sixth Annual #SpeechMatters Conference April 18.
April 18, 2024
Catherine Lhamon
Community Colleges
Ohio Wesleyan, Columbus State Collaborate to Improve Student Outcomes
Ohio Wesleyan Univeristy and Columbus State Community College have announced three program collaborations designed to improve student access and affordability.
April 18, 2024
President Dr. David Harrison (left) of Columbus State Community College and President Dr. Matt vandenBerg of Ohio Wesleyan University shake hands after signing a landmark agreement April 18 at Columbus State’s Delaware Campus. The agreement improves affordability and accessibility for qualified Columbus State graduates who want to complete their bachelor’s degrees at Ohio Wesleyan.
Students
$25M Foundation Grant Promotes Internships Among Humanities Majors
Mellon Foundation announced it is awarding $25 million for institutions to establish paid internship programs for humanities majors.
April 17, 2024
Phillip Brian Harper
Institutions
First Set of Draft Rules to Provide Debt Relief Released
First proposed rules would provide relief to borrowers who have seen balances grow from runaway interest, or entered repayment a long time ago, among other categories.
April 16, 2024
Dr. Miguel Cardona
HBCUs
Identities, the Focus of Black Men’s Research Institute Symposium
The Black Men’s Research Institute at Morehouse College recently hosted its second spring symposium addressing Black male identities, manhood, and masculinities.
April 15, 2024
Dr. Derrick R. Brooms
Community Colleges
Achieving the Dream Network Grows with Eight New Colleges
Achieving the Dream Network adds community colleges to its 2024 cohort.
April 11, 2024
Dr. Karen A. Stout
Community Colleges
Achieving the Dream Selects Community College Cohort for Rural-Serving Initiative
Seven rural community colleges have been named to Achieving the Dream’s 2024 Accelerating Equitable Outcomes cohort.
April 9, 2024
Dr. Karen A. Stout
From the Magazine
Community Colleges Increase Housing Options
In the aftermath of the pandemic, and with increased housing insecurity, community colleges are seeking residential options for students.
April 8, 2024
Central Maine Community College students are a mix of locals, out-of-state New Englanders, and international pupils.
Institutions
Agnes Scott Receives $1M to Train Physician Assistants, Mental Health Counselors
Agnes Scott College has been awarded $1 million in federal funds to train physician assistants and clinical mental health counselors in maternal and pediatric care.
April 8, 2024
Leocadia I. Zak
From the Magazine
Investing in Community Colleges
Along with HBCUs, community colleges have been the benefactor of MacKenzie Scott’s philanthropy.
April 5, 2024
The Student Research and Advocacy Center at Lee College houses a food pantry.
HBCUs
UNCF Initiative to Combat Hate Gets $1M Donation
Foundation to Combat Antisemitism Founder Robert Kraft announced a $1 million donation to UNCF during its recent Board of Directors meeting, kicking off the organization’s yearlong 80th anniversary celebration.
April 4, 2024
Robert Kraft
Institutions
CUNY to Launch FAFSA Completion Assistance Initiative Amid Tumultuous Federal Rollout
Amid ongoing issues with the new FAFSA form this year, the City University of New York is looking to help.
April 4, 2024
Dr. Jonathan Collins
Institutions
Program Addresses Mental Health Among Law Enforcement
The Applied Mental Health Certificate for Law Enforcement Program at St. Petersburg College is making strides to address mental health among first responders.
April 1, 2024
Dr. Tonjua Williams
HBCUs
Saint Augustine’s Students Move to Remote Learning
Most students and staff at Saint Augustine's University will end the 2023-24 school year in remote learning.
April 1, 2024
Dr. Marcus H. Burgess
From the Magazine
DREAM Conference Marks Milestone
DREAM has become the go-to convening for community college educators interested in institutional change.
March 31, 2024
All 17 South African universities in the Siyaphumelela (“We Succeed”) Network attended DREAM 2024, where they were recognized with Siyaphumelela Network awards.
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