New Jersey lawmakers have reservations about Murphy’s free community college proposal wbgo.org New Jersey lawmakers have some concerns about the $50 million Gov. Phil Murphy wants for a multi-year program to make community college tuition-free….
High-paying trade jobs sit empty, while high school grads line up for university NPR While a shortage of workers is pushing wages higher in the skilled trades, the financial return from a bachelor’s degree is…
Marion Technical College’s $750k anatomy lab is underway Marion Star Construction for a $750,000 anatomy lab is underway at Ohio’s Marion Technical College, as the school looks to get more students into the medical field….
As aerospace jobs soar, a new Greenville training facility could help meet aircraft technician demand Greenville News Upstate leaders and South Carolina aerospace officials celebrated the grand opening of the 95,225-square-foot facility on Monday, which…
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation to award $500K in scholarships for community colleges Seacoastonline.com Community colleges are vital to boosting economic opportunity for New Hampshire families and to achieving the state’s goal that 65 percent of…
Norwalk Community College hosts Fresh Check Day News 12 Connecticut The interactive mental health fair at the Connecticut college encouraged students to talk about depression, suicide prevention and other issues students may face. In first…
New York colleges promote food pantries in efforts to combat hunger in college WKTV Mohawk Valley Community College recently launched a food pantry for its students, while Herkimer College is in the beginning stages of…
Editorial: Community colleges’ affordable option Herald Tribune The Florida legislature has in recent years invested significantly in the university system. In light of the financial benefits to students, families and the state, as well as…
Commentary: Community colleges, the PROSPER Act and the path to student success RealClearEducation.com Community colleges are often the first resort for Americans looking to put their skills to work as soon as possible, writes Rep….
Maryland proposal for free community college is part of a national trend. But does it work? Baltimore Sun Free college tuition programs like the one lawmakers approved in the final hours of Maryland’s General Assembly…