Campus Issues

Could N.Y. free-tuition plan spread across U.S.?

Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to make the state’s public colleges free for hundreds of thousands of middle-class students is seen as one of the nation’s most ambitious efforts to tackle skyrocketing higher…


Immigrants challenging in-state tuition policy win case

A judge says the Georgia university system must allow immigrants to pay in-state tuition if they’ve been granted temporary permission by the federal government to stay in the U.S. Georgia’s state colleges and universities require…


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N.Y. educators, colleges react to Cuomo’s free state college proposal Adirondack Daily Enterprise At Lake Placid High School, guidance counselor Connie Hammaker was taken aback by the news that could drastically change the landscape for…


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Budget cuts are taking the heaviest toll on colleges that serve the neediest students Hechinger Report Community colleges are being asked to do more, such as provide remedial education, workforce training and professional certificates to…


Governor calls for free tuition at N.Y. public colleges

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is proposing to offer free tuition at New York public colleges to eligible residents. The Democrat unveiled his plan Tuesday morning at LaGuardia Community College in Queens alongside U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders…


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​Tenn. colleges will face changes under new leader The Tennessean The agenda of the next leader of Tennessee’s largest college system could reshape the ways students across the state engage with community and technical colleges….


Ky. governor creates college scholarship program

Republican Gov. Matt Bevin has created a scholarship program for Kentucky high school students after vetoing a similar proposal earlier in 2016. Media outlets report the governor signed an executive order that will pay the…


Mich. governor signs community college law

Community college students who do not reside within a community college district will now have expanded opportunities to pay residential tuition rates under legislation signed by Gov. Rick Snyder. He signed the legislation that passed…


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Hoping for the best, prepared for the worst Beloit Daily News Thanks to Blackhawk Technical College’s $8.7 million investment in renovations to the Health Science Division, medical mannequins and video technology, students are getting prepared…


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Ohio community college educates well with other colleges Morning Journal When the University Partnership started, Lorain County Community College partnered with five colleges and universities and delivered 12 bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. Today, the…