What exactly is college for?Freakonomics RadioThe popular podcast kicks off a four-episode series on the state of higher education, including community colleges. DeSantis signs higher ed reform bill dealing with accreditation, tenureNews4jax.comFlorida colleges and universities…
Editor’s note: Photos from member institutions of the American Association of Community Colleges. Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Maryland) (left) this week met with College of Southern Maryland leaders and staff to tour the construction of the new…
After 31 years of working at the Ford Motor Company in Brook Park, Ohio, Bret Scott is ready to retire – sort of. Park, who drives a forklift for the auto company, earned his pre-license…
A decade ago, Erin Costa Noonan found her passion for nursing as a student at Bristol Community College. After graduating and serving as a registered nurse for many years, she decided to take the next…
Commentary: Pell grants for short-term programs would help students at my community collegeEdSurgeIncreased maximum Pell grants are deeply appreciated and support the rising costs of education for low-income families. However, the game-changer that is necessary…
When many people in the greater United States think of California, they frequently focus on a long scenic coastline with San Francisco at the top and Los Angeles at the bottom. While this image isn’t…
The use of open education resources (OER) — freely available course materials that educators can use, adapt and redistribute online at little or no cost to students — can reduce the expenses of books and…
Millennial Money: Skipped college in 2021? Enroll this fallNerdWallet/Associated PressCommunity colleges have made many changes to meet the needs of their students, which can make it easier for students to return to college, says Martha…
New CEO Irvin T. Clark is now president of Southern Crescent Technical College in Georgia. He previously was vice president for economic development at Georgia Piedmont Technical College (GPTC), a position he held since 2017….
Massachusetts community colleges get state aid to boost enrollment, expand STEM programsState House News ServiceFour Massachusetts public colleges and universities will share $120 million in state funding to boost student capacity and expand instruction in…