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Series Debunks Common Misperceptions of Community College Bachelor’s Degree

The Data Points series highlights impacts of community college bachelor’s degree programs and career prospects among diverse populations.

The Data Points series highlights impacts of community college bachelor’s degree programs and career prospects among diverse populations.

Brookdale Community College Launches Academy for Adults with Autism

The Achieve Academy for Adults with Autism has launched to fill service gaps created when adults with autism age our of public school services.

Brookdale Community College has launched The Achieve Academy for Adults with Autism to fill gaps in support for adults with adults who have aged out of public school services.

Report Highlights Cost Burdens for HBCU Families

Families of students at historically Black colleges and universities value higher education as their non-HBCU peers but are increasingly burdened by the financial costs, according to a recent report on paying for college.

College Students

Educator, Labor Unions Supporting Harris VP Pick

Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, and several union leaders are on board with the pick.

Oakland University, Oakland Community College Pilot Student Housing Initiative

Oakland University and Oakland Community College are testing a student housing program that would permit students to live on the university campus while they take classes at the nearby community college.

Oakland University has partnered with Oakland Community College in a student housing program pilot that permits students to live on the university campus while they take classes at the nearby community college.

Massachusetts Funds Free Community College Program

Thousands of part-time students in the commonwealth’s community colleges could be eligible for newly funded free tuition and no fees program.

Western Iowa Tech Settles Human Trafficking Lawsuits

Community college settles human trafficking lawsuits worth more than $5 million total.

Western Iowa Tech Community College

GAO Finds Nearly a Quarter of College Students Experience Food Insecurity

A new report from the Government Accountability Office estimates how many hungry college students accessed SNAP benefits in 2020.

Charity Asks CUNY to Return $25M Donation

A New York City charity is reportedly asking CUNY to return a donation it says was not used as agreed upon to build a community college campus.

Charles Guttman

Proposed Regulations Looks to Increase College Access

The U.S. Department of Education plans to propose new regulations designed to increase college access and better account for student outcomes.

Dr. Miguel Cardona

Education Department Announces $1.2B in Approved Student Debt Relief

The U.S. Department of Education announced that another $1.2 billion has been approved to provide student loan relief to 35,000 borrows around the country.

SkillPointe Updates Help Community Colleges Bridge the Skills Gap

SkillPointe comprises a database of more than 60,000 training listings from community colleges and other training providers.

Dr. Rebecca Corbin

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Report: U.S. Faces Annual 712,000 Middle-Skills Credential Shortage

Michigan Task Force Unveils 12 Recommendations to Address College Student Basic Needs

New America Launch Accelerator for Community Colleges

Wallace State Among Aspen Prize Finalists, Caring Campuses