Community colleges can help promote civility during a time of political and social division by focusing on communication, leadership and student engagement.

Community colleges often rely on local millage votes for stable funding. When those measures fail, schools may be forced to cut programs and services.

As automation and fewer entry-level jobs reshape the labor market, community colleges must move beyond reactive workforce training and take a more proactive role in regional economic growth.

2026 will favor community colleges that reinvent themselves to ensure institutional resilience, market relevance and programmatic alignment with workforce and community needs.

The new leader of the nation’s main community college association on Wednesday called on member colleges to position themselves more prominently in serving the nation’s educational and workforce development needs and to cast a brighter spotlight on their work. DeRionne Pollard, who is six weeks into her tenure as president and CEO of the American […]

A recent Senate hearing examined ways to improve college financial transparency—from true costs to aid packages—to help families make informed choices. Lawmakers also discussed alternatives to four-year degrees to reduce costs.

The average 2025-26 tuition-and-fees sticker price for public two-year colleges is $4,150, which is an increase of 2.7% (or $110) for full-time students compared to last fall, according to an annual report on college pricing and student aid trends from the College Board.

A new report finds many community college students don’t use available food, housing and mental health services. Researchers say colleges can foster a stronger “culture of caring” to encourage students to seek help.