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Community Colleges
Foundation Receives $1M Gift Supporting First Generation Students
The $1 million gift helps to expand support and remove barriers for underserved, first-generation students at Portland Community College.
June 18, 2024
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Community Colleges
No Increased Funding Proposed for New Jersey Community Colleges
New Jersey’s community colleges concerned about proposed $20 million cut in state aid.
June 17, 2024
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Community Colleges
Finalists Announced for $1M Aspen Prize
The Aspen Institute’s signature recognition, Aspen Prize, celebrates 10 high-achieving community colleges from across the country.
June 12, 2024
Josh Wyner
Community Colleges
Rapper Kendrick Lamar Delivers Surprise Speech to Compton College Graduates
Rapper and activist Kendrick Lamar made a surprise visit to Compton College where he delivered the commencement address.
June 8, 2024
Dr. Keith Curry, president of Compton College with rapper Kendrick Lamar.
Community Colleges
Jefferson to Preside Over Roxbury Community College
Dr. Jonathan K. Jefferson, with his more than 30 years of experience in strategic planning, academic leadership, and consulting expertise, will become the next president of Roxbury Community College.
June 4, 2024
Dr. Jonathan K. Jefferson
Community Colleges
ACCT Project Catalogs State Funding Models for Community Colleges
A new project by the Association of Community College Trustees explores how states fund community colleges based on the enrollment for their students.
May 31, 2024
Jee Hang Lee
From the Magazine
Community College Innovation Exemplars Honored at the Community College Futures Assembly
The Community College Futures Assembly continues to draw high-performing teams annually to compete for the Bellwether and Legacy Awards.
May 28, 2024
Rose M. Martinez
Community Colleges
Alleged Payment to Lobbyist Latest in Fiscal Concerns for Community College
Nassau Community College teachers have reportedly filed an ethics complaint against the college regarding an alleged payment to a lobbying company.
May 17, 2024
Nassau Community College
Community Colleges
The Aspen Institute Names Semifinalists for Aspen Prize
Twenty community colleges are being considered for a $1 million national prize, recognizing excellence in student outcomes in college and after graduation.
May 8, 2024
Joshua Wyner
Reports & Data
Study: Community College Housing Program Produced Better Life Outcomes
A first-of-its-kind longitudinal study of a housing program in Tacoma emphasized that institutions have a clear role to play in meeting student, basic needs.
April 30, 2024
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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
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.
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.
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.
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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