Massachusetts community colleges get state aid to boost enrollment, expand STEM programsState House News ServiceFour Massachusetts public colleges and universities will share $120 million in state funding to boost student capacity and expand instruction in…
The upward mobility problemHarvard MagazineMost Americans earn less than their parents did. Can community colleges bridge the gap? ‘We’re teachers too’: Community college faculty feel shortchanged by legislative raisesThe DispatchMississippi’s 15 community colleges have long…
States look to community colleges to fill labor gapStateline (published by Pew Charitable Trusts)Legislatures in at least 10 states have expanded workforce training programs at community colleges since the start of the pandemic or begun…
Mitchell Tech president: ‘Industry wants our graduates’Mitchell RepublicThere are a lot of new improvements at Mitchell Technical College, including scheduled construction of a new diesel power tech lab and technical lab space on the main…
Education Secretary in Maine addresses school bus driver shortage, community college valueWMTWAt York County Community College on Monday, U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said the Biden administration has budgeted $200 million for community colleges to…
San Diego County community colleges don’t offer student housing. That could changeSan Diego Union-TribuneFive districts will share $2.24 million in state grants to explore the feasibility of providing student housing. Strix Drones eyes manufacturing, innovation…
Should colleges help students pay for basic living costs?MarketplaceWhen Heather Griner was a counselor at the Community College in Baltimore County, she realized students’ needs went beyond academics and interpersonal problems. So, the Maryland college…
Ohio Technical College giving assistance to first responders who made sacrifices over the past two yearsCleveland.comOhio Technical College is offering scholarships and other tuition assistance to first responders in northeast Ohio. The college is reaching…
From ‘random acts’ and ‘programs of privilege’ to dual enrollment equity pathwaysThe Mixed Methods Blog (Community College Research Center)A growing number of colleges are extending guided pathways practices to dual enrollment offerings to help expand…
LaGuardia Community College raises record $15M to support students impacted by CovidQNSThe college foundation surpassed its $10 million goal for the Tomorrow Campaign in late March, unlocking a $5 million gift from an anonymous donor…