Community Colleges News Monitoring

Report: Outdated Funding Law Hampers Community College Student Success

Dr. Larry Galizio, President & CEO of the Community College League of California.California's community colleges find themselves caught in a 60-year-old funding constraint that increasingly hampers their ability to serve today’s students, according …

Study: Alabama’s community colleges support $8.1 billion in economic impact

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Alabama’s community colleges generated $8.1 billion for the state’s economy last year, accounting for 3% of Alabama’s total gross product, according to a report from international labor analytics firm Lightcast.  “This is equivalent to …

Faculty and staff at Community College of Philadelphia voting to authorize strike

Members of the faculty and staff at Community College of Philadelphia are voting this week to authorize a strike if contract negotiations with the college fail to meet their demands.  The union, AFT Local 2026, which represents about 1,200 members, is …

LaGuardia Community College offers tuition-free healthcare and GED programs for New Yorkers

(Photo Courtesy of LaGuardia Community College) March 13, 2025 By Shane O’Brien LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City is offering two tuition-free training programs aimed at equipping New Yorkers with essential skills for careers in healthcare …

Lawmakers back changes for Howard Community College board amid campus tensions

Maryland leaders are adding more checks and balances — and members — to Howard Community College’s Board of Trustees. The moves come at a tumultuous time for the college, as President Daria Willis has faced sharp criticism over her leadership and the seven …

Holyoke Community College to Present 26th Annual Jazz Festival March 28-29

HOLYOKE — The annual Holyoke Community College Jazz Festival returns for its 26th year on Friday, March 28, with pianist, composer, and educator Earl MacDonald joining the Amherst Jazz Orchestra and members of the HCC jazz faculty for a big-band concert. …

NOVA community college debuts new program for fired federal workers, contractors

NOVAnext will offer one free course to laid-off workers who are approved. ANNANDALE, Va. — To help the many workers and contractors in the D.C. area that have lost their jobs while the Trump administration attempts to shrink the federal government, …

Pearl River Community College pitching handcuffs Nunez, 9-3

POPLARVILLE, Miss. – Pearl River Community College used seven different pitchers who collectively kept the Nunez Community College hitters off-balance all night, as the Wildcats secured a 9-3 victory over the Pelicans on Wednesday evening at Dub Herring …

Got game? Community colleges court students with athletics, study abroad

Spokane Falls Community College's recently updated orthotics and prosthetics program is the only of its kind in the West

click to enlarge Colton Rasanen photo SFCC instructor Ken Mandler and classroom support worker Patience Nicholls wrap hot plastic around a plaster leg mold to create a prosthetic. There are only four college orthotics and prosthetics programs in the …

Pima Men’s Basketball Uses Dominant Presence Down Low to Cruise by South Mountain Community College 

By Joel Herrera Pima’s Wes Ball and South Mountain’s Jayven Driscoll tip off the two teams during Feb.15 afternoon matchup On Feb. 15, Pima Men’s Basketball extended their winning streak to 27, handling the South Mountain Community College Cougars with …

Newton’s Benitez to play football at Iowa Central Community College

Newton senior Jose Benitez held a signing ceremony at the high school on Wednesday. He plans to play football at Iowa Central Community College next fall. Benitez chose the Tritons over offers from Northern Iowa, Central College and Coe College. Jose …

State champion Callie McWilliams signs with State Fair Community College

QUINCY (WGEM) - One of South Shelby High School’s most successful track and field athletes is officially continuing her athletic career at the next level. Senior Callie McWilliams recently signed her letter of intent with State Fair Community College. …

Rogue Community College donating surplus vehicles to local high schools

SOUTHERN OREGON – Three local high schools are adding inventory to their automotive programs thanks to donations from Rogue Community College’s automotive department. Illinois Valley, Grants Pass, and Phoenix High Schools will receive the surplus vehicles. …

Fentanyl testing devices distributed to LA County community colleges, homeless organizations

More than 3,500 devices that detect the presence of fentanyl in recreational drugs with the goal of better preventing fentanyl poisonings have been distributed to Los Angeles County community colleges and organizations that provide services to the homeless …

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Hosts Career Fair

CLOQUET, Minn. — Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College hosted a career fair Wednesday morning, connecting students with future opportunities. Around 750 high school students attended the 28th annual Career Awareness and College Fair. Students could …

Alabama Community College System approves legislative agenda

The Alabama Community College System approved its legislative agenda at its monthly board meeting on Wednesday. With the Legislature almost halfway through the 2025 session, some of ACCS’ priorities have already made it through both chambers of the …

Space Foundation hosting "Space in the Community" at Pueblo Community College on Thursday, March 13

PUEBLO — On Thursday, March 13, the Space Foundation, in collaboration with L3Harris and the Pueblo Community College, will be hosting the "Space in the Community" event. The event's theme is Orbital Space Debris. From 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., …

Oklahoma City Community College performing arts presents 'R.E.S.P.E.C.T.' on April 12

The Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) Visual and Performing Arts Center (VPAC) presents "R.E.S.P.E.C.T. — A Celebration of the Music of Aretha Franklin" for one performance only on Saturday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. OCCC's 2025-26 …

National Academy of Athletics Expands to San Diego North with Seventh Franchise Sale

National Academy of Athletics expands to San Diego North, marking its seventh franchise sale and bringing top-tier youth sports programs to the community. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Academy of …

Italian American One Voice Coalition Raps Saturday Night Live for Pattern of Bigoted Italian Slurs

NORTHVALE, NJ, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Italian American One Voice Coalition (“IAOVC”), the nation’s largest independent Italian American anti-bias organization, is calling out Saturday Night Live (“SNL”) for …

Fresh, Bold & So Def Symposium II: Culture Carriers – A Global Movement, Defined by U.N.I.T.Y.

Hip-Hop Education Center Celebrates Women in Hip-Hop in collaboration with Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fresh, Bold & So Def Symposium II: Culture Carriers – A …

ETA Track Plus Unveils Smart-Trip AI Report & Advanced GPS Fleet Tracking for Smarter Fleet Management in Dallas, Texas

ETA Track Plus, unveils its latest innovation—the Smart-Trip AI Report, a comprehensive GPS fleet tracking system. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ETA Track Plus, a leader in GPS tracking technology and fleet …

Local Music Studio Helps Kids Overcome Fear, Build Confidence, and Love Learning

232 Music Studios is teaching students that diligence, patience, and collaboration can make even the biggest challenges feel achievable. COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Parents are seeking innovative …

Get a sneak peek of REAL Talks by BlogPaws at Global Pet Expo

Join us Thursday at 9:30 a.m. - Booth 3459 ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BlogPaws will offer an exclusive first look at its REAL Talks series during a special press conference at the Global Pet Expo on Thursday …

AAFCS and Journal of Consumer Research Sign a Memorandum of Understanding to support Consumer Research

AAFCS and Journal of Consumer Research Sign a Memorandum of Understanding to support Consumer Research. ALEXANDRIA, VA, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) is …

NextGrad Partners with The College Tour team to Empower High School Students with Vital College Information

NextGrad & The College Tour partner to bring students exclusive college insights on high school screens, helping them explore campuses & make informed decisions SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NextGrad, …

St. John's Episcopal School Unveils State-of-the-Art SmartLab

Innovative Learning Environment Enhances STREAM Education for Students MCALLEN, TX, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- St. John's Episcopal School proudly hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, January 30th, to …

Edward Packard’s Bestselling Classic Choose Your Own Adventure Book, The Cave of Time, Back in Print After 25 Years

WAITSFIELD, VT, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Cave of Time by Edward Packard, the first book released in the bestselling Choose Your Own Adventure series in 1979, returns to print on August 5, 2025 ($8.99, paperback). …

Durham School Services Bus Driver Pat King Recognized for Saving Life of Fellow Bus Monitor

Emphasizes the Importance of CPR and Safety Training JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pat King, school bus driver for Durham School Services, has been recognized as a heroine for performing life-saving CPR on her bus …

Ellen Glickman Encourages Americans to Take Advantage of the Spring Season for Improved Health and Wellness

Leading Exercise Physiologist Advocates "Spring into Fitness" and Embrace Warmer Days for a Healthier You KENT, OH, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ellen Glickman, a leading voice in health and exercise physiology, …

Permian Basin Water In Energy Conference returns in 2025 to address critical water issues in the region

This event brings together industry leaders, government officials, researchers, and stakeholders to tackle water challenges critical to energy production. ODESSA, TX, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Permian Basin Water In …

Motivational Book by R.W. Larson Jr. Encourages Perseverance in Sports and Life

R.W. Larson Jr.’s Two Hundred Pounders Don’t Win Marathons But Persevere Anyway Continues to Inspire Readers KS, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Atticus Publishing proudly presents journalist, athlete, and professor R.W. …

Benjamin Gordon Cambridge Capital Scholarship: Fostering the Next Generation of Supply Chain Innovators

The Benjamin Gordon Cambridge Capital Scholarship awards $1,000 to U.S. college/university students passionate about supply chain management. WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Benjamin Gordon …

World-Famous LEGO® Artists Bring Spectacular LEGO® Exhibit to Waco, this Weekend

World-class LEGO® artistry in Waco! See breathtaking builds, meet professional LEGO® artists , and enjoy hands-on activities at BrickUniverse, March 15-16! WACO, TX, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Get ready, Waco! A …

CriticalArc Appoints Danny Malone as Global Product Marketing Director

CriticalArc Strengthens Global Growth Strategy with Appointment of Danny Malone to Accelerate SafeZone Adoption and Customer Success DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CriticalArc, the global leader behind the …

Authors Encouraged to Revisit Manuscripts This Spring with Professional Editing

Spring is a great time for authors to revisit manuscripts. Christian Editing & Design offers hands-on editing to enhance clarity, structure, and flow. CINCINNATI, OH, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As spring marks a …

iChange Nations™ Appoints Todd Mosby as World Civility Ambassador during Private Ceremony at Oakland City University

OAKLAND CITY , IN, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On February 1, 2025, during a school-wide event at Oakland City University, Todd Mosby from Evansville, Indiana, was appointed as the World Civility Ambassador by iChange …

Halpern Café Opens in The Ark at the Shames JCC in Tarrytown

TARRYTOWN, NY, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The next step in the evolution of the Shames JCC in Tarrytown was unveiled recently, with the opening of the Halpern Café in the Cohen Family Atrium at The Ark, the JCC’s new …