The challenges faced by community college students compared to their “traditional” peers are well-documented. These learners are often older and derive from low-income or working-class backgrounds. They’re also more likely to be caretakers for children…
Undergraduate enrollments for this fall are up again, with community colleges again seeing the largest rate increase, according to preliminary reporting to the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) Research Center. Overall undergraduate enrollment is up 2.4%…
The U.S. Education Department (ED) on Monday announced a slate of new programs under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) to support initiatives related to artificial intelligence (AI), civic discourse, accreditation and…
Gadsden State Community College’s automotive service technology program has received a $16,000 donation from the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Foundation. The Alabama college’s automotive service technology program prepares students for employment as entry-level automotive…
‘Work-ready credential.’ What’s that mean? Work Shift As states and now the feds put more money behind short-term credentials, a looming question is whether employers put stock in them. Commentary: Community colleges are where American…
Nearly half (46.7%) of all student veterans were enrolled in public community colleges in the 2019-20 academic year (the most recent year with this data). Veterans comprised 4.2% of all community college students — a…
As Veterans Day approaches, we pause to honor the men and women who have served our nation with courage and commitment. But for many veterans, the spirit of service doesn’t end with their military careers….
Dear winner of the Mega Millions lottery jackpot: Congratulations, and WOW! After the longest streak without a jackpot winner since the game began in 2002, with a haul of $843 million, even after federal and…
College students, stressed about federal food aid uncertainty, look to campuses for support Associated Press Mike Hannigan, a student at Greenfield Community College in Massachusetts, receives just under $300 a month from SNAP, but the…
The U.S. Education Department (ED) on Thursday wrapped up its second and final negotiated-rulemaking meeting focused on student loan programs to address changes directed by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Despite significant debate around…