As a growing number of Americans question the value of traditional higher education, they’re searching for other meaningful paths to gain the knowledge and skills that can propel them up the economic ladder. Last year,…
The U.S. Education Department (ED) announced on Thursday the official release of the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) to all students and families. After completing four rounds of beta testing, the form…
In a recent report from the Center for Creative Leadership, they outlined the top challenges faced by more than 48,000 leaders at various levels in more than 7,000 organizations. The report specifically focused on any…
In what will be a relief to many community college officials, a federal judge in the Eastern District Court of Texas on Friday ruled to strike down the Biden administration’s Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime final rule….
The U.S. Education Department (ED) failed to publish final rules on distance education, Return of Title IV Funds (R2T4), and TRIO eligibility by November. As a result, the regulations cannot be required to take effect…
In recent years, higher education in Massachusetts has undergone a transformative shift with the establishment of Free Community College initiatives, MassReconnect and MassEducate. These programs have made higher education more accessible and contributed to a…
Congress will return to Washington on November 12 for its post-election “lame-duck” session. Several “must-dos” are on its agenda, including fiscal year 2025 funding and the National Defense Authorization Act, but the lame-duck session also…
The U.S. Education Department this week began sending colleges revised Gainful Employment and Financial Value Transparency (GE/FVT) Completers Lists, which will be used to calculate debt-to-earnings (D/E) and earnings premium (EP) measures that will factor…
As generative AI becomes an integral part of higher education, community colleges stand at a critical juncture. While AI tools, such as ChatGPT and others, have the potential to transform teaching and learning by offering…
As the fury and devastation of Hurricane Helene became clear, thousands of North Carolinians rushed into action to save lives and serve their communities. First responders, healthcare providers and line workers – many of whom…