This semester, eligible students across eight community colleges in North Carolina are enrolling in the first cohort of Boost, the state’s new accelerated college-to-career program designed to increase completion rates and move students into high-wage, high-demand jobs. Funded by a...
The 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form opened on Sept. 24, one week ahead of the anticipated Oct. 1 launch. The application will be open until June 30, 2027, but colleges and states often award aid on...
North Carolina Central University unveiled its new Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Research (IAIER) at the top of this school year. The institute aims to educate the NCCU community and beyond on how to use AI in their courses,...
On the first morning of my internship, the manager eased into our get-to-know-you chat with a simple question: “What do you hope to accomplish here this summer?” I launched into the most honest and well-intentioned answer I could give. I...
The Editor’s Notes
Thank you to all of the community colleges who just hosted us for the first Boost blitz of the colleges in the first cohort. Profiles of each of the colleges to come.
Across the county, community colleges are developing sophisticated approaches to legislative relations that strengthen ties with elected officials. Here's how...
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