Headlines
Commentary: Help wanted: Congress should answer the callSeattle TimesTo help fill the worker shortage, Congress should ease financial aid rules to allow people to get shorter-term training. Why free college is so elusive — and…
Campus Issues
The rationale for merging 5 colleges in Minnesota
In northeastern Minnesota, five separate community colleges have officially merged into one accredited college: Minnesota North College. Since 1999, the colleges – Hibbing, Itasca, Rainy River and Vermilion community colleges and Mesabi Range College –…
Washington Watch: What about community college loan issues?
The Biden administration is considering canceling federal student loans on a broad basis. Reports state that a popular proposal would eliminate $10,000 of student debt for individuals making up to $150,000 per year. However, delays…
Newsmakers
CEO on the move Ty A. Stone will serve as the next president of Cleveland State Community College in Tennessee, as of July 1. She is currently president of Jefferson Community College in New York,…
Headlines
Michigan colleges, universities to team up to ease nursing shortageWWMTA collaborative plan to increase educational options to address the nursing shortage across Michigan was shared Wednesday by Michigan higher education and healthcare leaders. Enrollment decline:…
10 strategies to empower learning with technology in the classroom
Technology is redefining the landscape of higher education. For instance, the rise of online learning has greatly expanded access for community college students with changing work schedules and complex lives. Online learning empowers our students…
Space flights and STEM supports
When the Blue Origin rocket launches on Saturday, two San Diego City College alumni will play a key role in the suborbital vehicle’s journey through space. Among the six astronauts aboard will be Katya Echazarreta,…
Headlines
Michigan lawmakers want to expand tuition-free college program to adults 21 and upmLiveThe Michigan Reconnect program, which first launched last year, is currently open to adults over the age of 25 who want to return…
An in-depth look at Asian American, NHPI students
A new report delves into the college trends of Asian subgroups in California, aiming to debunk misperceptions that all Asian Americans do well in college and don’t face the same challenges as students from other…
Building pathways to college, career success
Career-connected education is a priority at Cañon City High School (CCHS) in rural Colorado. Of the 200 graduates this spring, 90% will graduate with college credit – more than 50 students with 50 credits or…