Hundreds of Afghans arrive at Northern Virginia Community College, greeted by outpouring of support
Washington Post
Fleeing Afghanistan after the country fell to the Taliban, several hundred Afghans touched down at Dulles International Airport on Friday and were shuttled overnight to Northern Virginia Community College, in what for some was their first experience in the United States.
California community colleges offer accessible path for aviation careers as demand for pilots soars
ABC 7
Ever dreamed of becoming an airline pilot? The Golden State’s community colleges offer excellent aviation programs for students.
Portland Community College tables vaccine mandate vote
Oregon Public Broadcasting
The Oregon college decided against a vaccine mandate earlier this summer. The board of directors will revisit that decision next month.
Lincoln Land Community College opens new nursing education center
WCIA
The Illinois college and Memorial Health System partnered up to build this center in order to help address the regional nursing shortage. The new center will allow 90 additional students to enroll in the nursing program each year.
Oakton Community College to change its name, but timetable not yet set
Daily Herald
The Illinois-based college’s board of trustees this week voted to change the school’s public name to Oakton College. Its legal name — Oakton Community College District 535 — and charter will not change.
