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.
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.
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.
Engaging in quantum computing is less about betting on a particular future and more about ensuring institutional preparedness for a changing computational landscape.
The college and its two unions have spent nearly a year negotiating pay and benefits, with salary increases remaining the main sticking point. This is the first strike at any of the state's 17 community colleges.
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.
