Academic programs

Solving a DNA extraction conundrum

Two students at NHTI-Concord’s Community College have solved a problem that has affected the school’s Biology II class for years. Noah Ford and Sophia Lemay refined a complex method to successfully extract DNA from a…


Follow the leader

Sania Kamani wasn’t entirely clear about her path forward, but she knew that four years of traditional college learning in classrooms was not for her. “Since I was 16, I’ve been building my resume and…


Wildfires inspire students’ STEM innovations

The Community College Innovation Challenge (CCIC) aims to foster solutions developed by two-year college students to address real-world STEM problems. What is particularly unique this year is how many finalist projects came about from discussions…


Reporter’s notebook

A new airport ground support equipment certificate A central hub for training in transportation careers Austin college’s executive vice chancellor for the future New ED appointees include some familiar faces A new airport ground support…


Diving into butterflies

Over 25 years ago, Gwen Shlichta had just completed her undergraduate degree and was eager to undertake a research job before starting graduate school.  She found a position as a lab technician in the Kingsolver…


A steady stream of support for apprenticeships

The Trump administration’s push to reach 1 million new registered apprenticeships annually will need more public-private partnerships, as well as help from training providers such as community colleges, U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer told a…



Newsmakers

New CEOs Linda Kingston will become president of Minnesota’s Lake Superior College (LSC) on July 1. She is currently the college’s vice president for academic and student affairs, a position she has held since 2020….


Learning while leading

This July, I will celebrate two significant work-related anniversaries: 20 years at Zane State College and 10 years as president. The higher education ecosystem has changed so drastically that the challenges facing today’s presidents look…


Your feedback on ‘AACC Competencies’

The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) is accepting comments to help revise the association’s popular AACC Competencies for Community College Leaders. Many institutions use the guide, which highlights the leadership skills needed to be…