Community colleges can help promote civility during a time of political and social division by focusing on communication, leadership and student engagement.
The Higher Learning Commission's endorsement marks the first time an accreditor has formally verified the quality of a third-party short-term credential provider.
Nearly half of all community college students reach meaningful milestones—a far better picture than traditional graduation rates suggest, a new Federal Reserve metric finds.
A new study suggests weather during campus visits can influence whether students apply to a college, with rainy or very hot tour days linked to fewer applications. Researchers say the findings are limited but highlight how campus experiences can shape enrollment decisions.
California's free online community college is growing quickly after years of scrutiny and failed efforts to shut it down. Even so, lawmakers and faculty groups continue to question Calbright's cost, effectiveness and whether it is serving the students it was created to reach.
Engaging in quantum computing is less about betting on a particular future and more about ensuring institutional preparedness for a changing computational landscape.
Artificial intelligence, political shifts and growing questions about the value of a college degree are pushing schools to adapt. While no single solution exists, unplugged learning could help.
