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Why the government should invest more in community colleges (opinion)

They're often the most affordable option for higher education -- if not the only option -- yet public funding for them compared to other colleges is clearly imbalanced, write Austan Goolsbee, Glenn Hubbard and Penny Pritzker.

Meet Maria, Amarillo's Most Promising Student

Amarillo College raised completion rates from 19% to 48% by using a composite personal profile to better understand who the college should cater to.

Community Colleges Need to Evolve as Students’ Needs Do

Millions rely on them — but they’ll need to change to stay relevant.

Why Choosing Community College Was the Best Academic Decision I Ever Made

A recent University of California, Irvine graduate, community college transfer student, and former ACCT intern says it’s time to stop stigmatizing community colleges and their students.

Home Base

Adding on-campus housing can help address student needs, but leaders must consider many factors before breaking ground.

Higher Education in the Spotlight

How to turn the lemons of bad news into refreshing advocacy lemonade.
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