Wake Technical Community College is launching the Wake Tech Reach Project, an initiative to increase the enrollment and success of first-generation and Latino college students. The project is supported by $600,000 in federal Community Project…
As new ocean economy emerges, Santa Monica College, AltaSea at Port of LA ready to dive inDaily BreezeSanta Monica College has partnered with AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, a non-profit center devoted to…
Leading House Republicans this month introduced a bill that would make major changes to federal student loan programs and expand Pell Grant eligibility to certain short-term programs. House Republicans have positioned the Responsible Education Assistance…
There is a need for community and technical colleges across the country to consider the possibility and benefits of expanding tuition waivers for many potential students within their college districts. This proposal comes at a…
Graduates leaning towards trade schools over traditional collegesTodayFor some recent high school graduates, the path to a well-paying job doesn’t necessarily include a four-year college experience. Housing, child care and other needs can derail degree….
Upcoming events Gain new leadership skillsThe AACC John E. Roueche Future Leaders Institute (FLI) and the Future Presidents Institute (FPI) both will be held October 5-7 in Washington, D.C. FLI is a three-day seminar designed…
The U.S. Education Department (ED) has announced a new $8 million grant competition geared to help minority-serving institutions in their efforts to diversify the teacher workforce and prepare teachers to meet underserved students’ needs. The…
East Los Angeles College 1st California community college to offer Central American studies programKABCEast Los Angeles College will become the first community college in California and the nation to offer a Central American studies program….
Everyone was transfixed on the computer monitor as Danielle Bruner gave a tour of the mouth. Using a specialized camera embedded in a foot-long white wand — with one of her students as her patient…
The next frontier in the fight against student depression — community collegeInside Higher EdThe University of California, Los Angeles, is launching multiple research projects dedicated to addressing depression among local community college students. Colleges taking…