Five good-news nonelection stories about higher education
Election Day 2024 highlights growing concerns over higher education, with college degrees increasingly linked to voting behavior amidst rising disillusionment.
A record-setting year for Tennessee Promise
Tennessee Promise program set a record with over 670,000 applicants from the Class of 2025, indicating growing interest in higher education.
Students more likely to enroll in college based on proximity
Geography severely impacts access to higher education, particularly for marginalized students like Hispanic, Black, and low-income individuals.
Employers, four-year colleges provide community college internships
Community college students lack access to internships and experiential learning despite their significant role in career readiness.
New federal student success recognition program rolls out
The Biden administration is recognizing colleges that support economic mobility for low-income students through a new recognition program.
Q&A with the authors of "Discredited"
The transfer process from community colleges to four-year institutions is complex and filled with barriers, disadvantaging students significantly.
Five good-news nonelection stories about higher education
Election Day 2024 highlights growing concerns over higher education, with college degrees increasingly linked to voting behavior amidst rising disillusionment.
A record-setting year for Tennessee Promise
Tennessee Promise program set a record with over 670,000 applicants from the Class of 2025, indicating growing interest in higher education.
Students more likely to enroll in college based on proximity
Geography severely impacts access to higher education, particularly for marginalized students like Hispanic, Black, and low-income individuals.
Employers, four-year colleges provide community college internships
Community college students lack access to internships and experiential learning despite their significant role in career readiness.
New federal student success recognition program rolls out
The Biden administration is recognizing colleges that support economic mobility for low-income students through a new recognition program.
Q&A with the authors of "Discredited"
The transfer process from community colleges to four-year institutions is complex and filled with barriers, disadvantaging students significantly.
New law streamlines free tuition at West Valley, Mission colleges
AB 3158 simplifies the tuition waiver process, ensuring local students can access free education without bureaucratic hurdles.
WalletHub gives high ratings to South Bay community colleges
San Jose-Evergreen Community College District excels in diversity and education quality, ranking among California's top colleges and nationally recognized for diverse faculties.
Op-ed: College brings hope to incarcerated students - San Jose Spotlight
Education reduces recidivism rates for incarcerated individuals.
Penn State Commonwealth and community colleges collaborate
Partnership between Penn State and Pennsylvania community colleges for smooth transfer process
Common dual-admission program for students in associate degree programs at community colleges to secure admission at Penn State
New law streamlines free tuition at West Valley, Mission colleges
AB 3158 simplifies the tuition waiver process, ensuring local students can access free education without bureaucratic hurdles.
WalletHub gives high ratings to South Bay community colleges
San Jose-Evergreen Community College District excels in diversity and education quality, ranking among California's top colleges and nationally recognized for diverse faculties.
Op-ed: College brings hope to incarcerated students - San Jose Spotlight
Education reduces recidivism rates for incarcerated individuals.
Penn State Commonwealth and community colleges collaborate
Partnership between Penn State and Pennsylvania community colleges for smooth transfer process
Common dual-admission program for students in associate degree programs at community colleges to secure admission at Penn State
State budget error could cost Washington community colleges
The Washington governor's office plans to cut $28.5 million from community colleges, risking layoffs and program closures due to budget misallocations.
Education officials concerned funding for New Jersey community colleges could be cut
Proposed budget may cut $20 million from community colleges in New Jersey
Possible impacts include devastating consequences on programs and student affordability
State budget error could cost Washington community colleges
The Washington governor's office plans to cut $28.5 million from community colleges, risking layoffs and program closures due to budget misallocations.
Education officials concerned funding for New Jersey community colleges could be cut
Proposed budget may cut $20 million from community colleges in New Jersey
Possible impacts include devastating consequences on programs and student affordability
This California College Lets Homeless Students Sleep Safely in Their Cars on Campus. Why Don't Other Schools Do It? | KQED
The bill to create pilot programs for secure overnight parking at colleges was killed due to high costs and opposition from some educational institutions.
Helping online students self-direct their college education
The study emphasizes the importance of self-regulated learning interventions for online community college students to improve engagement and outcomes.
GMU, NOVA transfer partnership improves student success
Upward transfer challenges persist from community colleges to universities, but partnerships like ADVANCE can improve outcomes for students.
Spring enrollment inches up for second straight year
Undergraduate enrollment increased by 2.5% in spring, led by community colleges and historically Black colleges. Graduate enrollment also rose, showing recovery from the COVID-19 impact.
Helping learners plan their path through college: Key Podcast
Guided pathways model helps community college students reach educational goals with clearer paths.
Public colleges in Mass. see enrollment boost for first time in nearly a decade. Community college students are the sole driver.
Overall enrollment in Massachusetts' public college system is up nearly 3% from last fall, with an 8% boost in community college enrollment being the main driver of the increase.
First-time and transfer student populations have rebounded after declining during the pandemic, with a 5% increase in these populations across all three college systems.
A hopeful first year for new Texas funding model
Texas community colleges transitioned to a performance-based funding model, incentivizing student success and workforce readiness through increased funding.
Community colleges, HBCUs get cyber talent boost under bipartisan House bill
The Cybersecurity Clinics Grant Program Act aims to provide cybersecurity education to students at community colleges and minority-serving institutions, offering practical experience and certifications, and creating a talent pipeline nationally.