Bill would create training grants for maritime industryInclement weather closes campuses Bill would create training grants for maritime industry Rep. Sylvia Garcia (D-Texas) has introduced a bipartisan bill to create a grant program for community…
The Community College Innovation Challenge (CCIC) is looking for ideas to address real-world problems. The national program is designed to enable community college students to discover and demonstrate their capacity to use science, technology,…
With states all dealing with the coronavirus differently, it’s no surprise that community colleges have a wide variety of strategies for reopening. They range from Crowder College in Neosho, Missouri, open since last fall, to…
College students among last on list for Covid vaccinesVoice of AmericanUnless college students are classified as essential workers — such as medical, nursing, medtech or student teachers — or have a health condition — such…
Policy & Advocacy AACC congratulates cabinet designatesThe American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) congratulates Education Secretary-Designate Miguel Cardona and Labor Secretary-Designate Marty Walsh on their approval from the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee…
Achieving the Dream (ATD) is launching a new initiative to help rural community colleges better prepare students for careers in the digital economy. As it kicks off its annual convening this week (held virtually), ATD…
In rural Colorado, one town is looking to its community college to help survive the end of coalChalkbeat ColoradoResidents of Craig hope Colorado Northwestern Community College will play a key role in retraining displaced workers…
Recently submitted photos from college members of the American Association of Community Colleges. Alex Johnson, president of Cuyahoga Community College in Ohio, receives a Covid vaccine as local officials encourage residents to get vaccinated. (Photo:…
Four colleges, university create dual-enrollment programIT association to form CTE advisory council Four colleges, university create dual-enrollment program Four western Pennsylvania community colleges and a private four-year university are partnering to allow students from the…
Former students help those who prematurely left college finish degreesFox 13 NewsSamyr Qureshi is co-founder of Knack, a peer tutoring program that universities can use to connect students with tutors. He attended St. Petersburg College…