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Community Colleges: Ready for the Workforce Challenges Ahead

Though the economic downturn that’s come on us so suddenly has its roots in something none of us have ever experienced – a global pandemic – it’s certainly not the first time Ohio has had to come together to overcome challenges, or pull itself out of an economic ditch. The years during and after the […]

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Beer, Wine and Cannabis Production Are Part of New Holyoke Community College Curriculum

Cannabis cultivation, beer and cider brewing, and winemaking are among f the new academic programs being offered this fall at Holyoke Community College. All three were developed as one-year, 24-credit certificate programs through the college’s Sustainability Studies department. With the fall semester nearing, the college also rolled out two late-start schedules for students looking for […]

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Illinois’ Shawnee College Awarded $2 Million Grant

Governor JB Pritzker recently announced that Shawnee Community College is among 15 Illinois communities colleges that will receive more than $103.5 million to expand existing facilities and construct new buildings, among other projects. SCC was awarded $2 million for HVAC upgrades for two buildings on its main campus in Ullin/Pulaski County. The investments are made […]

Who Is Dr. Jill Biden?

Tonight, former second lady Dr. Jill Biden will take the (virtual) stage at the Democratic National Convention, ahead of the formal nomination of her husband Joe Biden on Thursday. Many people know very little about the wives of vice presidents, but as Dr. Biden steps into the spotlight as the potential next first lady more […]

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How a College With Zero COVID-19 Cases in 3 Months Safely Reopened

A community college in Ohio has had no reported cases of COVID-19 traced to the school since reopening for in-person classes three months ago. As of Wednesday, the school, Stark State College, said it hasn’t had any confirmed cases across its multiple locations. The news is somewhat surprising, as most college campuses have not been free of the virus […]

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Illinois Community Colleges Get $103 Million in Infrastructure Funds

Fifteen Illinois community colleges will receive more than $103 million dollars to make infrastructure improvements. The funds are part of the state’s Rebuild Illinois capital plan. “As the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the economy of every state in the nation, it is more critical than ever that we continue to invest in the […]

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Community College Registration Numbers Fall as Classes Start

Alabama community colleges are seeing a drop in fall student registration by as much as 29% as most campuses will be starting classes virtually and in-person Monday. During Wednesday’s Alabama Community College System board meeting, Vice Chancellor Susan Price told board members that the current number of registered students is 55,981, down from 70,938 during […]

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Western Mass. Community Colleges Seeing Surge in Applications

The pandemic is having another impact on the education system. Some college students are deciding to go to a community college rather than a four-year school. Community colleges in Western Massachusetts are seeing a surge in applications. Changes to college courses and campus life have people thinking about other options. Read More

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Baltimore City Community College Is Offering Free Tuition for Eligible Students

By combining federal financial aid, the State of Maryland’s Promise Scholarship, City of Baltimore support, scholarship opportunities and CARES Act funding, Baltimore City Community College (BCCC) announced it will offer free tuition to eligible students entering or returning for the upcoming fall semester. “Boasting the lowest in-state tuition in Maryland, BCCC is removing a major […]

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Some Illinois Community Colleges See Summer Enrollment Boost

Some community colleges in Illinois have seen an increase in student enrollment over the summer, but officials are waiting to see if that will continue in the fall. College of Lake County, Harper College and the College of DuPage have all reported higher enrollment numbers, the Chicago Tribune reported. New student applications have increased by […]

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$1.89M Federal Grant to Aid Holyoke Community College in Fight Against Opioid Addiction

A hundred community health workers will get year-long training at Holyoke Community College in the fight against opioid misuse and addiction due to a $1.89 million federal grant announced Friday. And the need for the trained community workers is growing, especially with the job loss and social isolation of the coronavirus pandemic, said Jay Breines, CEO of the Holyoke Health […]

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A New Initiative Supports Rural Community Colleges

Rural students were poised to struggle amid COVID-19. The Federal Communications Commission found that a quarter of Americans – 14.5 million people – in rural areas lack broadband Internet access. Pre-pandemic, rural completion rates were already low with only 42% of students from rural high schools graduating college within six years, according to a 2018 […]

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