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Women

Rhode Island Governor Looks to Pioneer Free Tuition for All

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A college-for-all idea that sparked Democratic voter enthusiasm during the presidential race could now be tested in the smallest state. Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo said she is pushing to make Rhode Island the first state to guarantee free access for every student who wants to go to college. The idea of expanding […]

Students

Florida Community College Students Experience Washington Politics Up Close

For the past two weeks, a group of Miami Dade College students and faculty advisors has joined students at a number of select institutions participating in The Washington Center’s 2017 Presidential Inauguration Academic Seminar.

Students

Portland CC Supports Students Who’ve Been in Foster Care

At Portland Community College (PCC), administrators and faculty are looking for ways to meet the needs of some of the most vulnerable students on campus, including students who have previously been in the foster care system.

Faculty & Staff

Diverse Docket: Court Rules Kankakee CC Did Not Violate Religious Rights

An Illinois community college did not violate the religious rights of a student excluded from its paramedic program for refusing to be vaccinated, an appeals panel has ruled.

Leadership & Policy

Bipartisan Congressional Effort Aimed at Protecting Undocumented DREAMERS

Called the “Bar Removal of Individuals who Dream and Grow our Economy Act,” or “BRIDGE Act,” the law will give students temporary protection from deportation, and allow work permits to continue without interruption.

Community Colleges

City College of San Francisco Wins Accreditation Fight

SAN FRANCISCO — City College of San Francisco — one of California’s largest community colleges — has won its five-year fight to keep its accreditation. Chancellor Susan Lamb said in an email Friday that the accrediting commission had decided to extend the school’s seal of approval for a full term of seven years. The San […]

Students

Growth in K-12 Student Diversity Impacts Postsecondary Education

With the rise in diversity, colleges and universities need to focus on how to not only enroll student of color, but to ensure their success.

Community Colleges

Pearl River Community College President to Retire in June

POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River Community College President William Lewis is set to retire this summer. News outlets report that school officials in a news release that Lewis notified the college’s Board of Trustees on Tuesday that he will retire June 30. He has been president of PRCC since 2000. Adam Breerwood, vice president for […]

Champions Award

Kay McClenney Named as 2017 Diverse Champions Award Winner

Dr. Kay McClenney, a veteran leader in education and a community college advocate, has been named the recipient of the 2017 Diverse Champions Award.

Students

Diverse Conversations: How Trump Presidency Will Affect HBCUs, HSIs

Looking at his proposed ideas and policies, here are some ways that these institutions could be affected once President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

Students

New York Gov. Cuomo Proposes Free Tuition for Lower Income Students

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo unveiled a plan to offer free tuition to low and middle income college students attending public colleges and universities in the state.

Students

Faculty Engaging More in New Era of Activism

Staff and faculty are attempting to understand and even participate in student activism.

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