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Leading community college libraries during the pandemicIthaka S+R (blog)Community college libraries are positioned to emerge from the pandemic with expanded roles and greater visibility on campus. Commentary: Debunking the community college mythPeoria MagazineCommunity colleges are…


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Kankakee Community College to offer a free class to vaccinated students in fall 2021Country Herald“We want to do our part in the community to mitigate Covid,” said Beth Nunley, the Illinois college’s vice president for…


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Most Washington state community colleges will require students to get Covid vaccines this fallSeattle TimesMore than 25 of the state’s 34 community and technical colleges will require vaccines come September, according to state officials. Heartland…


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500 LA Community College Students to Receive Grant For DACA Application FeeNBC Los AngelesMayor Eric Garcetti announced Thursday that 500 community college students in Los Angeles will receive a grant to pay the Deferred Action…


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Key Senate Democrats and Republicans appear set to clinch a $1T infrastructure dealWashington PostThe plan includes $65 billion to build out broadband Internet access to rural areas and help those who have access to the…


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Commentary: Is America’s workforce ready for a tsunami of skilled jobs?MediumSurvey data suggests that we’re not ready and that it’s time to change how we train and upskill our workforce. Santa Fe Public Schools’ graduation…


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Only a third of NJ teachers pass licensing exams the first time around. Does that reflect teacher prep programs?Chalkbeat NewarkAbout a decade ago, Essex County College of New Jersey restructured its education program to be…


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‘Our community is coming back to school’: GRCC sees 7.1% increase in summer enrollmentFox 17Grand Rapids Community College President Dr. Pink believes enrollment increase is due to Michigan Reconnect and Future of Frontliners state programs….


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67 Colorado community college students can win scholarships if vaccinatedDenver PostThe state’s community college system is launching a new scholarship drawing with Amazon, to encourage more students to get vaccinated. There will be $75,000 in…


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UC system admits largest, most diverse undergraduate classAssociated PressUniversity of California campuses admitted 30,883 transfer applicants for the coming academic year, an all-time record high. Treasure Valley Community College will take steps to reduce water…