Brandon Dyer owes his career in higher education to the federal TRIO program, which is designed to help low-income students, first-generation college students and individuals with disabilities progress through the academic pipeline from middle school…
U.S. Rep. Dan Goldman (D-New York) this month presented a $357,000 Community Project Funding award to the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) for its Project Impact program, which aims to increase student success and…
During a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing on Wednesday, Democrats and Republicans lauded community colleges for their critical role in preparing students for in-demand jobs. However, the question is whether appropriators will back that enthusiasm with…
As the demand for workers with technical skills and knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) increases, so is the call for the reauthorization and modernization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). At a March…
As the demand for workers with technical skills and knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) increases, so is the call for the reauthorization and modernization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). At a March…
The Brunswick Community College (BCC) men’s basketball program celebrated a milestone night recently. Not only did the team on the court, but longtime supporters Joe and Moe Stanley announced the success of a new $80,000…
Community colleges will be front and center at a House appropriations hearing on March 4, where advocates will present to lawmakers key areas of federal funding for programs that support their institutions and students, from…
After years of running a healthy surplus, the Pell Grant program has slid into a serious deficit mode. Given the program’s essential role in promoting student success, this shortfall is of the greatest concern for…
Curbing the shortage of skilled workers across the country requires more robust awareness outreach to youth and focus on expanding registered apprenticeships as a workforce development strategy, according to a panel of witnesses who spoke…
Palm Beach State College (PBSC) announced more than $2 million in new federal funding to support the creation of the Quantum Innovation Center, a hub for education, research and industry collaboration. The grant was secured…