Photos submitted by member colleges of the American Association of Community Colleges and related programs. Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Julie Su (center) and Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (center left) participate in a semiconductor workforce discussion…
Illinois Community Colleges reporting enrollment up for spring semester WMBD The Illinois Community College Board reported on Wednesday that spring enrollment is up 5.1% in 2024 compared to 2023. Mid-State Technical College hosts annual farm…
Edmonds College students can visit the school’s food pantry, apply for small grants to cover unexpected emergencies and seek temporary housing available in the community — all in one building. The Washington college opened the…
The U.S. Education Department (ED) this week issued an electronic announcement (EA) containing several updates on the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). First, ED announced a long-awaited fix allowing students with parents…
With new state funds in hand, community colleges waive tuition for some high school students Texas Tribune In Texas, community college leaders hope free tuition programs will help change the conversation about the affordability of…
In the intricate tapestry of higher education, where the threads of diversity, equity and inclusion are meant to weave a fabric of progress and opportunity, we find ourselves confronting a perplexing paradox. The paradox of…
Penn State branch campuses, community colleges aim to expand access, opportunities Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Penn State’s 19 commonwealth campuses are forging a new collaboration with the state’s community colleges in an effort to expand educational access…
Editor’s note: This article kicks off a series that will examine some of the topics and sessions that will be featured at the American Association of Community Colleges’ annual convention, which will be held April…
Editor’s note: This Q&A comes from an edited transcript of an interview with Melanie Booth, executive director of HLC Credential Lab. Melanie Booth Melanie Booth, executive director of the Higher Learning Commission’s (HLC) new Credential…
The Biden administration on Monday unveiled its fiscal year (FY) 2025 budget, marking the formal start of the annual federal budget and appropriations cycle. The budget is being released about a month later than usual….