State sticking with plan for community colleges
Waterbury Republican American (subscription required)
While a proposal to consolidate the state’s 12 community colleges into one Community College of Connecticut system failed to receive approval from the regional accreditation authority, officials Friday morning said they will continue to push for that option.
Maryland governor plans to sign free community college bill into law
Washington Post
Maryland is set to become the latest state to cover the cost of community college tuition for its residents, as Gov. Larry Hogan (R) plans to sign into law a measure ushering in the program, his office said Friday.
Editorial: Scholarships for technical schools is sound policy
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
The move will help students pursue careers that mesh with their skills and their interests while also helping fill workforce gaps across Washington.
Local colleges push 4-year nurse program
Daily Journal
In Illinois, a Senate committee passed a bill that would let Lewis and Clark Community College start a pilot four-year program.
‘Investing in students:’ House of Harley-Davidson announces technical school scholarships
Fox6Now
Harley Davidson will award two graduating high school seniors with a $1,000 scholarship to be used towards their education at any campus of Gateway Technical College or Milwaukee Area Technical College.
