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N.Y. educators, colleges react to Cuomo’s free state college proposal Adirondack Daily Enterprise At Lake Placid High School, guidance counselor Connie Hammaker was taken aback by the news that could drastically change the landscape for…
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Serving the myriad needs of local veterans
Driving a truck after leaving the military wasn’t working too well for Deshawn Townes, so he enrolled in Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) to take some courses. That’s where he heard about Veterans Upward Bound…
Not fade away
Editor’s note: This article comes from the December/January issue of theCommunity College Journal, which is published by the American Association of Community Colleges. The Arizona Advanced Manufacturing Institute (AzAMI) is still a year away from…
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Budget cuts are taking the heaviest toll on colleges that serve the neediest students Hechinger Report Community colleges are being asked to do more, such as provide remedial education, workforce training and professional certificates to…
Governor calls for free tuition at N.Y. public colleges
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is proposing to offer free tuition at New York public colleges to eligible residents. The Democrat unveiled his plan Tuesday morning at LaGuardia Community College in Queens alongside U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders…
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Tenn. colleges will face changes under new leader The Tennessean The agenda of the next leader of Tennessee’s largest college system could reshape the ways students across the state engage with community and technical colleges….
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Florida Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) can upgrade its emergency medical services technology program thanks to a $25,000 donation from an anonymous donor. The college will use the gift to purchase equipment. “We are so grateful…
Ky. governor creates college scholarship program
Republican Gov. Matt Bevin has created a scholarship program for Kentucky high school students after vetoing a similar proposal earlier in 2016. Media outlets report the governor signed an executive order that will pay the…
Mich. governor signs community college law
Community college students who do not reside within a community college district will now have expanded opportunities to pay residential tuition rates under legislation signed by Gov. Rick Snyder. He signed the legislation that passed…
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Ohio community college educates well with other colleges Morning Journal When the University Partnership started, Lorain County Community College partnered with five colleges and universities and delivered 12 bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. Today, the…