Betsy DeVos sued to get rolling on student loan forgiveness
MarketWatch
A month after new student debt forgiveness rules took effect, a new lawsuit is asking a federal judge to order the U.S. Department to Education to actually start helping scammed students.
Rock band focuses on tackling hunger, workforce issues
Blabbermouth.net
All Within My Hands, rock band Metallica’s non-profit foundation, held an event that raised $1.3 million, which will be used to work with its partners at Feeding America and the American Association of Community Colleges.
A-B Tech still wants to know how Buncombe spent $15M of college tax revenue
Asheville Citizen Times
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College officials formally sent Buncombe County in North Carolina a public records request for detailed figures on the school’s sales tax after a letter they sent to commissioners three months ago never got a response.
Black scholars find support, success in Highline College pilot program
Seattle Times
A California program was helping more black students earn college credit and graduate, so Highline College replicated it in Washington. Three years later, it’s succeeding here too.
Tidewater Community College’s enrollment is falling, but changes are coming
Virginian-Pilot
As part of the Virginia college’s new efforts, students will have to meet with an advisor – either in person, over the phone or online – to ensure they’re selecting the right courses and enrolling in programs that align with their career goals.
Umpqua Community College recognized for energy conservation practices
NBC16.com (with video)
The Oregon college is being recognized for a third year in a row as a top energy leader in the state.
Veterans to get some extra perks at local community colleges
San Diego Union-Tribune
In California, Grossmont and Cuyamaca community colleges both have plans to nearly triple the size of their veterans resource centers.
