Marketplace
New data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center shows that more than 60% of students who started working toward a degree in 2018 have finished. The real success story here: community colleges offering two-year degrees.
The 74
Popularity of earning early college credits grows dramatically in some states as students save money and jump ahead; other states lag.
Washington Times
Four-year universities are increasingly initiating dual-credit courses for high school students as their enrollment and tuition revenues shrink, cutting into a market long dominated by community colleges.
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond (blog)
Philanthropic giving can make a big difference in small towns, if both sides can find each other.
Gannett
Vocational and associate-degree programs are gaining appeal due to their targeted skills training, shorter completion times and lower costs than traditional four-year degrees.
Bay State Banner
Community colleges can profoundly impact individual lives and broader communities by focusing on programs that support the persistence, retention and holistic lived experiences of men of color.