How McDonald’s built its educational benefits platformQSR magazineThought partners like the American Association of Community Colleges and the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning were instrumental in helping McDonald’s create its Archways to Opportunity program….
School’s nursing plan rejected; hospitals say community college program will fill needNorthwest Arkansas Democrat-GazetteA state board’s vote against efforts by Southeast Arkansas College to start a nursing bachelor’s degree program came despite local hospital leaders…
Columbia College students get rare tour of Tesla electric vehicle plantUnion LeaderStudents from the automotive technology program at Columbia College who recently toured parts of Tesla’s 5.3-million-square-foot electric vehicle factory and offices in Fremont, California,…
Housing shortage, soaring rents squeeze U.S. college studentsAssociated PressEven two-year community colleges, which have not traditionally provided dorms, are rethinking student needs as the cost of housing rises. Gwinnett Technical College partners with Ford Motor…
Enrollment plummets at Washington’s colleges, especially among menSeattle TimesAs colleges scramble for ways to boost their numbers, they are facing hard truths about higher education in the state — namely, lukewarm enthusiasm and a gender…
Gov. Ricketts announces free community college for children of state employeesKMTVNebraska state employees will get an added job perk starting this summer that will let their dependent children attend in-state community colleges for free. Despite…
New report says underfunding community colleges is costing Massachusetts millionsWAMCNonpartisan public policy think tank Massachusetts Institute for a New Commonwealth has released a new report arguing that the state is leaving millions on the table…
What exactly is college for?Freakonomics RadioThe popular podcast kicks off a four-episode series on the state of higher education, including community colleges. DeSantis signs higher ed reform bill dealing with accreditation, tenureNews4jax.comFlorida colleges and universities…
Commentary: Pell grants for short-term programs would help students at my community collegeEdSurgeIncreased maximum Pell grants are deeply appreciated and support the rising costs of education for low-income families. However, the game-changer that is necessary…
Millennial Money: Skipped college in 2021? Enroll this fallNerdWallet/Associated PressCommunity colleges have made many changes to meet the needs of their students, which can make it easier for students to return to college, says Martha…