First-generation Latina college student introduces President Biden in Illinois Chicago TribuneMcHenry County College student trustee Edith Sanchez introduced President Joe Biden when he visited Crystal Lake to discuss his “Build Back Better” plan, which includes…
Of the 2.6 million students who entered college as first-time freshmen in fall 2019, 74% returned to college for their second year. This rate represents a one-year drop of 2 percentage points in this important…
A new project is examining ways rural public two-year colleges can better serve their communities, especially as economic engines and workforce pipelines. The Education Design Lab on Wednesday released the first brief in a series…
Whitmer highlights new education programs during visit at Mott Community CollegeWNEMMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer visited Mott Community College in Flint on Wednesday to highlight the state’s new education programs, Michigan Reconnect and Future for Frontliners,…
Cleveland State Community College (CSCC) has received three new grants totaling more than $75,000. The grants will help advance college-wide equity efforts. The college was awarded two Student Engagement Retention and Success (SERS) Grants and…
CUNY community college students need help covering big costs to get back to class, study saysThe CityAs New York City’s public community colleges prepare to bring back some in-person courses this fall, many students will…
Members of the House Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday discussed what tax changes could encourage students to attend and complete college, especially low-income students. Witnesses speaking at the Oversight Subcommittee hearing had a simple…
International student applications dropAnother Massachusetts college targets student debt International student applications drop Community colleges continue to see huge enrollment drops among international students, according to a new report from the Institute of International Education…
Kennedy-King College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, is launching a new program to provide local technology companies with a more diverse workforce. Tech Launchpad will offer courses and short-term certification classes in cybersecurity,…
Iowa community college leaders expect enrollment bounce this fallRadio IowaEnrollment at Iowa community colleges has been decreasing since 2011 and the decline accelerated during the pandemic. However, the leaders of two community college districts that…