Private colleges court community college students Wall Street Journal (subscription required) Small, private colleges have found a new place to troll for prospective students: At community colleges down the road, or even across the country….
The University of Hawaii (UH) wants to provide free community college for all students with financial needs through a scholarship program called Hawaii’s Promise. The university is working with state leaders to secure the $2.5…
Officials at some public and private colleges in Ohio say they don’t plan to take action on a new state law taking effect this spring that allows permit holders to carry a concealed firearm on…
Kansas higher education leaders aren’t sure how they’ll meet Gov. Sam Brownback’s challenge to provide a way to earn certain bachelor’s degrees for no more than $15,000 but they’re willing to try. Brownback issued the…
State colleges see surge in bachelor’s degrees, but is it too much of a good thing? Sun Sentinel The number of bachelor degrees offered at Florida community colleges has increased from 30 at four schools…
The theme for the 2017 American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Convention April 22-25 in New Orleans is “Community Colleges: America’s North Star,” as community colleges remain a fixed point by which people can set…
The 2017 American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Convention April 22-25 in New Orleans is where the nation’s community college leaders will come together to network and hear from colleagues and stakeholders, including foundations, government…
As the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) expands its Registered Apprenticeship College Consortium (RACC) among community colleges and employer partners, those involved are looking to countries like Germany and Switzerland for inspiration. In some cases,…
California Fresno City College students will benefit from a $155,000 donation from the Progressive Home Club, a women’s organization in Fresno. The funds are going toward scholarships. On top of that, the State Center Community…
Smart path to success Hawaii Business Magazine Community colleges offer low tuition (typically, a third less than a state university), convenient locations, open admissions and a broad spectrum of flexible courses in emerging fields where…