While November gives us a designated time to shine a light on the heritage, histories and endless contributions of Native Americans, as well as the historical injustices they have faced, it’s essential that we encourage respect, understanding and support of our Native American communities year-round. The national theme of this year’s Native American Heritage Month […]
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Joining forces to empower individuals facing homelessness through higher education
Mesa Community Court and Mesa Community College (MCC) are collaborating to break the cycle of homelessness and foster greater autonomy and stability in Arizona. The new joint effort focuses on providing court participants with personalized support to earn college degrees and certificates that can help create a path to skilled work and self-reliance. MCC’s Office […]
Maine college, hotel partner to provide student lodging
Kennebec Valley Community College (KVCC) announced recently that for the first time in its 55-year history, lodging will be available for 50 first-time, full-time students beginning with the Fall 2025 semester. Student lodging will be located at the Best Western Plus Waterville Grand Hotel, a two-mile, five-minute drive from the main campus, located in Fairfield. […]
A new era for Iowa college’s sustainability efforts
Kirkwood Community College announced it will be decommissioning its wind turbine in the spring of 2025. The Iowa college is working with contracted services to assess the necessary steps and costs associated with deconstructing the 417-foot-tall structure, which has been a landmark on the north side of the college’s main campus for over a decade. […]
A hub for lifelong learning and connections
There is a little known organization that is proving that learning and education knows no age limit. Portland Community College’s (PCC) Senior Studies Institute (SSI) offers a program tailored to older adults who are eager to continue learning, connect with others and share their passions. SSI, which has nearly 250 members, is built on a […]
Community colleges will power western North Carolina’s recovery
As the fury and devastation of Hurricane Helene became clear, thousands of North Carolinians rushed into action to save lives and serve their communities. First responders, healthcare providers and line workers – many of whom are community college graduates – were among the first to jump into harm’s way to protect their neighbors. As we […]
Fostering student civic engagement
As the 2024 presidential election nears, civic engagement efforts are ramping up across the U.S. to ensure all eligible voters make it to the polls. Student voters represent an important demographic of the overall electorate. Yet too often, these voices go unheard because of low student voter turnout. This demographic remains one of the least […]
Viewpoint: Equitable outcomes for first-generation college students seeking financial aid
For first-generation college students, the road to higher education is completely bumpy with a ton of barriers, especially when it comes to navigating the needs of financial aid. Unlike families that have college attendance experience, first-generation students often face a variety of challenges in selecting the appropriate college, securing sufficient financial aid, and understanding the […]
Raising voter awareness
At Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC/CUNY), raising awareness of the right to vote is top of mind. Staff and faculty are taping voter rights flyers to their office doors. Flyers announcing the October 26 voter registration deadline, the early voting period of October 26 to November 3, and the general election date of Tuesday, […]
Eliminating barriers to learning, empowering employees
Waubonsee Community College’s English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes don’t typically involve learning alongside baby goats, but that’s exactly how employees at Rustic Road Farm experienced their language classes, thanks to a unique partnership with the college. Rustic Road Farm, located in Elburn, partnered with Waubonsee to offer customized training, on-site and embedded during the employees’ […]