AdminOther NewsIowa Lakes Community Colleges Awards $515,000 in Scholarships to StudentsESTHERVILLE, Iowa (KEYC) — Iowa Lakes Community College announced Thursday that its Last Dollar Scholarship program provided $515,000 to students enrolled in high-employment demand programs for the 2019-20 school year. The Iowa Last Dollar Scholarship covers any tuition gaps that are not covered by other federal and state grants or scholarships for eligible Iowa residents […]February 21, 2020Other NewsShelton State Community College and Alabama State University Enter Into AgreementBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – The presidents of Shelton State Community College and Alabama State University signed a memorandum of understanding last week they believe will allow students to continue their education and career paths. “It seems like a no brainer to work with doctor Ross and Alabama State University in providing opportunities to students across […]February 21, 2020Other NewsProgram Would Help Students Pay for Community College in PennsylvaniaNANTICOKE — State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski is proposing legislation to help students at Pennsylvania’s 14 state community colleges get degrees and program certificates. It would allow them to begin repaying their tuition interest-free for up to 10 years after obtaining a steady job. Pashinski, D-121, Wilkes-Barre, hosted a state House Democratic Policy Committee hearing […]February 21, 2020Other NewsWith $3.6M, Maine’s Community Colleges Train 180 for Free to Work in High-Demand FieldsNancy Taylor was in her third year at Eastern Maine Community College studying liberal arts when she heard about a new, free medical assisting training the college planned to offer starting in fall 2019. She had always wanted to get into the medical field, but this time, she would not have to spend any money […]February 18, 2020Other NewsCommunity College Recognized for Work with VeteransMOREHEAD CITY, Carteret County — A community college in eastern North Carolina has been named a military-friendly school, and veterans who attend say they know the school has helped them achieve academic success. Carteret Community College has been designated as a Military Friendly School by the website Viqtory. The site says that being Military Friendly “is the standard […]February 18, 2020Other NewsHow Bloomberg Would Make Community College Free and Overhaul Student LoansDemocratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg on Tuesday released a new $700 billion higher education plan that calls for free community college and doubling Pell Grants for low-income students. The former New York City mayor’s proposal would significantly increase federal spending on higher education and aims to target those subsidies to lower-income families. It doesn’t go as far […]February 18, 2020Other NewsArizona House Panel Votes to Allow Community Colleges to Offer 4-year DegreesPHOENIX — A House panel voted Monday to allow community colleges to offer four-year degrees, calling them a less expensive and more accessible alternative than universities. The 7-3 vote by the House Education Committee for House Bill 2790 came despite objections from the Arizona Board of Regents and the three state universities they govern. Those […]February 18, 2020Other NewsKevin Antoine Appointed to New Position at Bucks County Community College and Other New Hires, Promotions and AwardsBucks County Community College has appointed Kevin L. Antoine as chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer. In the newly created position, Antoine will oversee regulatory compliance and programs to cultivate an inclusive environment at Bucks. Antoine has held similar positions with the State University of New York and the City University of New York. Antoine […]February 14, 2020Other NewsAgriculture Program at Community College has Some Students Graduating Debt FreeGARDEN CITY, Kan. (KSNW) – Imagine coming out of college debt-free. Well, the Garden City Community College has a program that has that opportunity for some students. With only 16 agriculture technology programs in the world, the ag industry has a real need for technicians. “I have a guaranteed job for five years,” said GCCC […]February 14, 2020Other NewsChurch Partnerships Promote Community EngagementCommunity colleges intent on establishing strong connections within predominantly African-American neighborhoods are finding success through partnerships with faith institutions. “Our faith community has relationships with people who attend their houses of worship in a way that we don’t,” says JaNice Marshall, vice president for access and community connections at Cuyahoga Community College in Ohio. Tri-C’s engagement with […]February 14, 2020Previous PagePage 55 of 286Next Page
