As of late Tuesday, congressional Democrats and their Republican counterparts, allied with the president, appear far apart in reaching an agreement on a continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government functioning after midnight. Many factors…
A new life sciences facility is in the works for Hostos Community College. New York City Mayor Eric Adams and City University of New York (CUNY) Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez this month announced $12.3…
In recent months, media narratives, policy debates and advocacy rallies have emphasized the role of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) in funding scientific research, technological innovation and high-skilled STEM talent that powers domestic economic…
In April, President Donald Trump signed an executive order for a plan to “reach and surpass one million new active apprentices” annually. The initiative calls for a rapid expansion of training programs and introduction of…
A $500,000 donation to New York’s Hudson Valley Community College will enhance its STEM and biotechnology programs. The gift from Regeneron will support several key initiatives, including the creation of the Regeneron Biotechnology Lab, the…
With less than two weeks left in fiscal year 2025, many community colleges have not yet received their expected TRIO award disbursements. Many colleges expected to see awards processed for TRIO’s Upward Bound, Veterans Upward…
While lessons related to climate and sustainability are probably most often found in environmental science courses, some colleges and state systems have been encouraging their faculty to weave these topics across their curricula, from history,…
College affordability gap widens Seeking a stay on limiting veterans’ educational benefits In Ohio, a new initiative paves a path to a 4-year degree $10K for exceptional TRIO Student Support Services efforts College affordability gap…
Community college advocates and other stakeholders are rallying to send Congress a strong message to fight for federal funding for Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs), which the Trump administration has targeted for cuts. Supporters of MSIs —…
The Dalal Family Foundation has committed to a $2 million gift to renovate the current Middlesex College Performing Arts Center (PAC), while also providing ongoing support to the New Jersey college’s arts program. “In today’s…