Several community colleges have received Title V Developing Hispanic Serving Institutions program funding from the U.S. Department of Education (ED) to better support Hispanic students. Among the grant recipients is California’s Río Hondo College, which…
It is unlikely Congress will reauthorize the Higher Education Act this year, but the departing chair of the Senate’s education committee hopes to at least complete by year’s end a long goal of his: to…
Adults without degrees who want more education say the pandemic has made them more likely to enroll, but they have become less confident over the past year that it will be worth the cost or…
Five community colleges have been awarded IDEAS (Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students) grants by the U.S. Department of State’s Capacity Program for U.S. Study Abroad. Community College of Baltimore County (Maryland), College…
The Massachusetts higher education system is embarking on a statewide effort to quash systemic racism and improve equity among its public colleges and universities. The state’s higher education department announced on Thursday that it will…
As most of Washington is on standby waiting to see if congressional leaders and the White House reach a deal on another pandemic recovery bill, there were two developments this week regarding Trump administration actions…
One college’s first look at fall enrollmentApprenticeships steadily increase in North CarolinaFree, discounted workforce programsMore affordable housing options in Los AngelesFilling a teacher gapAlabama college adds new corrections degree One college’s first look at fall…
The battleground for higher education dollars is largely between community colleges and public universities. Both obviously merit public funding because they provide valuable economic services to citizens, in general. The question is how to divide…
A thinner GOP funding billJill Biden, DeVos pitch for their candidates A thinner GOP funding bill Senate Republicans on Wednesday released the text of their slimmed-down $500 billion COVID-recovery bill prior to next week’s anticipated…
Community colleges play a critical role in preparing incarcerated individuals for a return to society, but their programs simply need more funding, according to justice reform advocates. While community colleges are leaders in providing access…