A new study sheds light on the long-term benefits of wraparound student supports on students’ employment and earnings. The University of Chicago Inclusive Economy Lab examined how City Colleges of Chicago students who participated in…
Exploring state postsecondary policy priorities of 2026 Education Commission of the States (blog) Early legislative activity points to states concentrating on five primary trends, according to the Education Commission of the States’ bill tracker, which…
Budget leader proposes massive overhaul of Missouri higher education funding Missouri Independent State Rep. Dirk Deaton, chairman of the House Budget Committee, said he wants to overhaul state support for community colleges and universities by…
The number of credentials awarded at community colleges in 2023-24 increased by more than 90,000 from the prior year, according to the just-released Fast Facts 2026 from the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). Source:…
According to a March 2026 economic news release from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of people not in the labor force but seeking employment remains at 6 million. The number of long-term…
Brandon Dyer owes his career in higher education to the federal TRIO program, which is designed to help low-income students, first-generation college students and individuals with disabilities progress through the academic pipeline from middle school…
U.S. Rep. Dan Goldman (D-New York) this month presented a $357,000 Community Project Funding award to the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) for its Project Impact program, which aims to increase student success and…
With an economy in flux, more Oregon students are choosing hands-on education Jefferson Public Radio More colleges are partnering with four-year institutions and other organizations in developing programs and pathways to serve a growing demand…
San Antonio college leaders pledge to ensure 45% of residents have college degrees by 2030 Texas Public Radio Local college presidents have announced a joint commitment to boosting the number of college graduates living in…
The Community College Innovation Challenge, co-sponsored by the American Association of Community Colleges and the National Science Foundation, challenges students to pitch a STEM-based innovation to address a real-world problem, with guidance from a faculty…