Lawmakers on a House Veterans’ Affairs panel want more service members transitioning out of the military to use their GI benefits toward training for trade careers rather than pursuing four-year degrees. During an Economic Opportunity…
Commentary: Remember your why: Community colleges are America’s most powerful engine for opportunity and renewal The Evolllution Community colleges have always served as drivers of opportunity and mobility for students, and that mission has only…
With the fourth quarter of 2025 underway and the new year fast approaching, America’s community colleges are preparing for mid-academic-year reviews that will prove critical amid an evolving political and economic landscape. One intertwined political…
Three community college presidents discuss the Trump administration’s impact on them NPR Weekend Edition NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe asks three community college presidents — J.B. Buxton, Nerita Hughes and Georgia Lorenz — how the Trump administration’s…
A Senate hearing on Thursday focused on improving college financial transparency — from total costs and student aid packages, to acceptance and completion figures — to help students and families make more informed choices when…
Looking to enroll and retain more students, California colleges try shorter courses EdSource Eight-week courses have gotten traction at community colleges in states like Virginia, Indiana and Texas, and are gathering momentum in California. Nurturing…
Central Carolina Community College’s (CCCC) Drive MOORE Solutions Capital Campaign kicked off with a big boost: a $500,000 challenge match from an anonymous lead donor who believes in doubling the community’s impact. Between now and…
Community colleges could see reduced workforce development funding under Iowa DOGE recommendation Iowa Capital Dispatch Iowa community colleges could see reduced funds for high-demand job training programs if some recommendations from the Iowa DOGE task…
Maine community colleges offer construction training to fill workforce gaps Mainebiz A collaboration with over 50 leaders from Maine’s construction, education and workforce sectors — along with the Maine Community College System — is expanding…
Ocean County College (OCC) in New Jersey has received $2,500 from OceanFirst Foundation to support food-insecure students through OCC’s Helping Hands Food Pantry and expand volunteer engagement across campus. The funding allowed volunteers to buy…