At 57, Lamont McClusky didn’t think he’d find himself back in a classroom, let alone standing at a podium delivering a speech to fellow Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) graduates. Legally blind, and for years…
Programs at North Shore and Portland community colleges are among those being recognized by Excelencia in Education. The organization today announced its finalists for the 2025 Examples of Excelencia, recognizing programs that “demonstrate intentionality and impact…
Maine ends Covid-era free community college program for future high school graduates Maine Wire Maine lawmakers voted earlier this summer to end a Covid-era free community college program, making 2025 graduating seniors the last class…
Everett Community College (EvCC) is expanding access to college credit for adult learners through new partnerships with local community organizations. Through these partnerships, known as “crosswalks,” students who complete specific training programs can earn…
Johnson County Community College to require immigration documents for some courses Kansas City Star Students in the Kansas college’s adult education programs will be required to present proof of their immigration status in order to…
New CEO Samuel Todd Brand, who has served as interim president of Big Sandy Community and Technical College for the past year, has been named the Kentucky college’s new president. During his interim leadership, the…
Community colleges have been hit by Trump’s war on elite universities New York Times Measures intended to punish elite universities are inflicting collateral damage on the nation’s two-year colleges. Maricopa Community Colleges sees record-high enrollment…
A Health Minds Study conducted last year at the 16 schools across the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) revealed the need for more mental health support for students. According to the study, 68%…
Thanks to a $1.2 million King County grant, Bellevue College in Washington can soon provide more support to underserved student veterans. Students served will receive one-on-one case management, connections to community resources, wraparound support services…
When they became community college presidents in their 30s and early 40s in the 2010s, they faced skepticism — or at least surprised reactions — from some people on their campuses and in their communities…