The notion of a self-directed existence is central to the American identity. The idea that with hard work, education and determination someone can shape the course of their own life has brought people to the…
Mt. Hood Community College’s newest career path for its region’s large contingent of refugees and other immigrants began — as many things do — in Las Vegas. Some of the college’s leaders had joined other…
Editor’s note: Recent photos from member colleges of the American Association of Community Colleges. Send your photos to CCDaily. U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) chats with Greg Mosier (left), president of Kansas City Kansas Community College,…
Ridge Tool Company, the maker of RIDGID-branded products, knows how to manufacture tools that stand the test of time. The company invented its first pipe wrench in 1923, and it is still a favorite among…
Enrollments of international students at U.S. colleges and universities are rebounding — but not at community colleges, according to a report on preliminary enrollment data for this fall. Baccalaureate, master’s, doctoral and special-focus institutions in…
Delaware led the nation in 2005 when it became the first state in the country to offer two years of free college tuition to recent high school graduates. The Student Excellence Equals Degree (SEED) scholarship…
Congress moves on HPOGIn New Jersey, extra funding for basic skills training PepsiCo adds colleges to its community college scholarship program Congress moves on HPOG Senate Democrats this week reintroduced legislation to expand the Health…
As military men and women transition from active duty, they often ask themselves “What’s next?” Many community colleges across the country have the supports to help with that transition. For example, the San Diego Community…
Community colleges are certainly “having a moment.” Congress, states and private philanthropy have invested billions of dollars during the Covid-19 pandemic (including $10 billion just in the American Rescue Plan earlier this year). They see community colleges…
When Krondelette Fuller graduated from high school in 1983, she had no interest in college. Thirty-seven years later, her outlook changed when she lost her job during the pandemic. Fuller wanted to return to school,…