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MAY 15, 2025

Due to its strong academic coursework, connection with the nationally ranked UNC Medical Center, and bounty of opportunities for healthcare-based extracurricular activities, UNC was rated by College Magazine as one of the top-10 universities for premed students. Plus, college is a time to have fun!

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JANUARY 26, 2023

Blogs 6 trends impacting community college enrollment in 2023 For the past two years, it’s been difficult to focus on anything beyond the immediate consequences of the pandemic. But now as we find ourselves stabilizing, it’s time to pause and take stock of the full landscape facing community colleges. for 16–24-year-olds.

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OCTOBER 16, 2023

A new law awards eligible California Community College graduates $5,000 if they attend a partner HBCU. The California Community College system has a transfer program with 39 HBCUs across the country. The legislation, introduced by California State Assembly Majority Leader Isaac Bryan and signed by Newsom on Sept.

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MAY 5, 2023

Students, staff, and faculty in the California Community Colleges system have access to free and confidential immigration legal services through the Higher Education Legal Services Project. Services carry over until a resolution is found, even if a student has graduated from the community college.

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OCTOBER 24, 2022

5 Tips to Recruit and Enroll Latine/x Students in Your Community College. Prospective Latine/x college students in the U.S. are the most likely to choose community college as their first step when pursuing a higher education. Spotlight: Holyoke Community College. Tip #1: Build belonging.

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JANUARY 10, 2023

Massachusetts Senate President Karen Spilka called for free community college in a speech to her chamber. Thirty-one states currently offer free community college with varying eligibility requirements, including several of Massachusetts' neighbors.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Blogs 5 areas for community college leaders to take stock in 2023 And resources to help sustain your post-pandemic momentum Now that community colleges have weathered the storm of the pandemic, it’s time to take a moment to recognize all you have accomplished, and then to begin to steer the transition from a “crisis” mindset to a sustainability one.

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APRIL 1, 2024

The California Community Colleges system will offer six more bachelor's degree programs. Six new bachelor's degree programs have been approved to be offered by the California Community Colleges (CCC) system. The CCC introduced the pilot Baccalaureate Degree Program at 15 community colleges in 2014.

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JULY 27, 2023

In 2021, the California Legislature authorized California Community Colleges to propose bachelor's degree programs. Seven proposed programs this year were flagged by California State University for having duplication concerns. Objections over a proposed program do not automatically rule out the program completely.

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JANUARY 24, 2023

The recently launched Civic Mapping Initiative is making state-by-state maps of community colleges' accessibility by public transit. Many community colleges are located within just a few miles of a public transit stop, potentially making for an easy and low-cost expansion of services.

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JULY 14, 2023

Community colleges are training students for the fast-growing electric vehicle industry. million STEM investment during a visit to Pima Community College, according to The Arizona Republic. Community colleges are increasingly pivoting toward STEM to train students in high-demand, high-paying fields.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

Eligible students automatically receive the scholarship if they fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Community college students will receive at least $3,000 and public university students will receive at least $5,000 per year. If you're eligible, you get the scholarship.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The bill would allow low-income students to pursue bachelor's degrees at community colleges tuition-free. It would extend the two years of free community college already offered to qualifying students to four. California Community Colleges offer over 30 bachelor's degree programs.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

At the beginning of your college journey, you'll need to decide between an associate degree vs. bachelor's degree. Community colleges and four-year schools offer various associate degrees in a variety of subjects. You can start at a two-year community college to save money before transferring to a four-year school.

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AUGUST 3, 2023

[2] Check All of the top-25 largest college campuses by enrollment are public universities, except two: New York University and the University of Southern California. Check Five of the country's top 50 largest colleges serve students exclusively online. Check Two of the country's top 50 largest colleges are two-year colleges.

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MARCH 30, 2023

To help you out, we've compiled this blog post on the easiest colleges to get into in the US. Still, if you're looking for a school with a guaranteed admission policy or a good safety school so you can also apply to some of the hardest colleges to get into with less anxiety, you'll find what you need in this blog post.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2023

A number of colleges and universities offer degree programs in brewing and fermentation science. Age restrictions on student drinking vary by state. In 2021, overall beer sales rose by 1%, while craft brews grew by 8%, accounting for 27% of the U.S. And sometimes wine. Even distilled spirits. trillion by 2025. In the U.S.

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JULY 17, 2023

Many public colleges in California are just as renowned as the state's private universities. The University of California system , for example, includes some of the most prestigious public colleges in the country, like UCLA and UC Berkeley. Here, students can grow vegetables and herbs in campus community gardens.

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JUNE 1, 2023

Building on their early success, Mott’s Second Chance Pell Program Coordinator, Mary Cusack , recently turned to a long-standing transfer partner in the region, Ferris State University. In addition to the expansion of Pell to incarcerated students, this partnership comes on the heels of Michigan’s Clean Slate Laws —enacted in April 2021.

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JANUARY 23, 2024

Colleges within those systems will offer automatic admission for students in the top 10% of their class. Several states have introduced direct admissions programs, while the Common App launched a broader effort. Kathy Hochul announced a series of initiatives designed to increase access to the state's colleges and universities.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2023

On July 19, Larry “Eddie” Fordham, 50, walked across the stage and shook the Miami Dade College president's hand. You can get out after any amount of time behind bars and pursue an education and a prosperous life. He went so far as to blame it on the state statute, and even pulled the law book out and gave it to me to read for myself.

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APRIL 13, 2023

It was never a question of whether Kellyn Donahoe would go to college like her four older siblings. While her other children had dozens of colleges to choose from, Sandy Donahoe told BestColleges that her daughter realistically only had three possibilities. "We Advocates hope accreditation will ensure high standards across the U.S.

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APRIL 28, 2023

More than 40 million students had some college but no credential as of July 2021, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Students largely came from community colleges and tended to return to the same community college they last attended when heading back to school.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

students in 2020-2021. [1] students studying abroad decreased by 91% from 2019-2020 to 2020-2021. Note Reference [1] Check Students of color were much less likely to study abroad: While Black students made up 13% of the population of students in postsecondary institutions, just 4% participated in study abroad programs in 2020-2021. [2]

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JULY 17, 2023

Learn more about the top LPN programs in Mississippi, how to become an LPN in the state, and the salary and job outlook for this career. If the acceptance rate is high, but the graduation rate is low, the program may be too hard and many students drop out. All of the LPN programs ranked here are accredited.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

California rolled out an updated California Dream Act Application in 2024, simplifying the process undocumented students must undergo to qualify for state financial aid. Previously, the affidavit and application were filled out separately. This process for filling out the [application], it's pretty confusing and burdensome. [it]

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

APRIL 26, 2023

Content marketing is a powerful way to drive traffic and leads, but with so much content out there, your school’s content needs to be powerfully impactful to support your marketing objectives. Similarly, it may point out any special advantage that can be enjoyed by students who choose your school or program.

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AUGUST 23, 2023

Review these 7 aspects of your basic needs strategy before the semester begins Community colleges play a vital role in higher education, offering affordable and accessible pathways to academic and professional success. At the time, I was unaware of any support offered by my college that could have made a difference.

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MAY 1, 2023

The Be Ohio's Latest Degree holder Compact added Sinclair Community College in Dayton to its debt relief program. That program seeks to reengage stopped-out students by offering up to $5,000 in nonfederal college debt forgiveness. There are an estimated 1.5 Students can also participate if they don't owe any debt.

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AUGUST 1, 2023

The coastal state may also appeal to you if you enjoy sunshine, surfing, and wildlife. From Walt Disney World to Daytona Beach to Everglades National Park, there's plenty to keep college students busy in Florida. All enrollment and acceptance rate data is from 2021, while all tuition data is from 2022-2023.

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AUGUST 25, 2023

Many students chasing similar success stories choose to attend college in Ohio. Ohio students can go to college in one of the state's bustling cities, like Cincinnati or Columbus, or opt for one of Ohio's charming college towns, like Oxford or Athens. The Ohio State University Avg. presidents. Ohio University Avg.

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

Public colleges in California charge an average annual tuition of $8,401. Living the dream in California can come at a cost, but you can still get an affordable education in the Golden State. The state boasts more than 300 four-year public and private colleges. California State University, Dominguez Hills Avg.

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MARCH 12, 2024

President Joe Biden is pushing for continued investment in college affordability and access, but to a lesser extent than in past years. Still, a $750 increase would be helpful for many of the 7 million students who utilize Pell Grants to attend college each year.

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MAY 4, 2023

While earning an associate degree in radiology technology, you can pick up the skills necessary for the job and pursue professional certification and state licensing. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects 6% growth in the field between 2021 and 2031, plus more than 16,000 annual openings. 1 How Much Does Grad School Cost?

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JUNE 14, 2024

A study found that almost 42 million students nationwide have completed some college but earned no credential as of July 2022. Men and Hispanic, Black, and Native American populations are overrepresented in the some college, no credential (SCNC) cohort. million in July 2021 to 41.9 for both the 2021-22 and 2022-23 school years.

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JUNE 2, 2023

Note Reference [1] Check Workers with a trade certificate earned a median annual salary of $44,400 as of 2021. [2] Nonprofit Trade Schools — $16,500 : Nonprofit training centers, career colleges, and hospitals may provide trade certificate programs at a fraction of the cost of for-profit trade schools.

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APRIL 17, 2023

There have been 2,691 data breaches at education institutions, including colleges and K-12 school districts, in that time frame. 2021 saw the highest number of data breaches, particularly after the widespread Illuminate Education breach, which affected at least 605 separate institutions. billion in 2021 alone. since 2005.

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