Campus Issues


AACC news & notes

Events & programs Save the date for the 2021 AACC Annual ConventionIn 2021, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) will hold AACC Live – its annual convention – April 11–14. The association also will…


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California community colleges get $100M gift for financial aidWall Street Journal (subscription required)The family foundation of Hyatt Hotels founder Jay Pritzker has pledged $100 million to California’s community colleges, the largest gift so far in…


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New York expands access to food stamps to 75,000 more community college studentsSyracuse.comThe expanded access covers low-income students enrolled at least half-time in a career or technical education program offered at a SUNY, CUNY, comprehensive,…






Funding roundup

Ten community colleges, as well as the South Carolina Technical College System, received grants from the Truth Initiative as part of the Tobacco/Vape-Free College Program to stop tobacco use and vaping among college-age adults. Jefferson…


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COVID is pushing some college students to drop out, which could devastate the economy and their lives  USA TodayStudents of every level are trying to adjust to virtual learning and socially distanced schools. But the…