Maricopa Community Colleges to lower tuition
Peoria Times
A recent study shows tuition hikes depress overall college enrollment and in particular negatively affect racial and ethnic diversity at educational institutions.
Forming a second family at Mesa Community College
Voice of America
The Community College Initiative connects international students with community colleges around the U.S. It places students at one of these schools and lets them study there for free for up to a year.
Report: Michigan’s community colleges and universities helping more students find “success”
Michigan Radio
A new report shows Michigan colleges and universities are graduating a greater percentage of their students.
Community college students face greater financial struggles than four-year college students, study finds
Seattle Times
Community and technical college students have higher levels of unmet financial need, study finds, because they are more likely to be low-income and have smaller financial aid packages to draw from.
More students starting degrees at community colleges
NBCNews.com
There is a growing trend in America: Starting your drive for a bachelor’s degree at your nearby community college.
Florence-Darlington Technical College Caterpillar Dealer Academy expands
SCNow
While enrolled in the program, students receive instruction at the college as well as internship experience at one of the area Caterpillar dealers. Students spend approximately half of their time at the college and the other half in paid internships.
Nearly 90% of local high school’s grads going on to postsecondary education
West Central Tribune
Ridgewater College is a popular choice for Willmar Senior High School students, with 44 percent of the graduates headed for the community and technical college in Willmar, Minnesota.
Commentary: Perspectives on community college from a male minority student
State Journal-Register
Lincoln Land Community College shines in the student services section.
