For most of the 52 community college students and alumni who participated in the 2025 ATE Principal Investigators’ Conference’s student poster session last week, it was their first time in Washington, D.C. For all but…
Access to high-speed internet has become as essential to modern life as electricity or clean water. In today’s economy, broadband connectivity is the foundation for education, employment, healthcare and innovation. That is why I am…
Central Carolina Community College’s (CCCC) Drive MOORE Solutions Capital Campaign kicked off with a big boost: a $500,000 challenge match from an anonymous lead donor who believes in doubling the community’s impact. Between now and…
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has been a champion of STEM technician education at community college for 75 years, navigating generations of students to sustainable career opportunities. That progress is now jeopardized by extensive…
276,000 CC students could lose CalFresh benefits More complete student data among AACC’s recommendations White House withdraws ED nomination Higher ed seeks exemption from new H-1B fee 276,000 CC students could lose CalFresh benefits A…
Nondegree credentials (NDCs) continue to gain popularity, but most learners pay for them out of pocket, according to a new report from the Pew Charitable Trusts. Attainment of NDCs — which include certificates and licenses,…
Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD) has received more than $2.7 million from the Alabama Community College System as part of the Alabama Centers for Rural Healthcare Opportunity legislative appropriation. The grant will fund “Neighbors in Health:…
For parenting students, accessible childcare can be a lifeline and a necessity in order to stay in college. While many community colleges provide childcare on campus, some work with community partners to connect students to…
The West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) Foundation announced recently a $1 million gift from Eric Bressner in memory of his father, Stanley H. Bressner. The donation will establish new endowments, advance capital projects and strengthen…
State governments remain the largest source of revenue for community colleges, followed by local governments and then tuition, according to an analysis by the American Association of Community Colleges of data from the National Center…