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Following veto override, community colleges see ‘crucial’ enrollment growth funds
The General Assembly successfully overrode the governor’s veto of the mini budget earlier this week, meaning that $64 million for enrollment growth and $12.7 million in receipts is on the way to community colleges across the state.…
2024 Dallas Herring Lecture focuses on loving community college students to success
“The need for us to lead with love is more profound today than it has ever been,” Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart, chancellor of Austin Community College District, said. …
Cooper’s proclamation celebrates the history and culture of NC native communities
Gov. Roy Cooper has proclaimed November as American Indian Heritage Month in North Carolina. “This month, we take time to honor the culture and history of our American Indian tribes who have been here for generations,” Cooper said.…
Perspective | Wake Tech president on recommitting ourselves to the ‘forgotten people’
Editor’s Note: The following is a response to the 2024 Dallas Herring Lecture by Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart, delivered on Nov. 19, from Dr.…
Perspective | Demonstrating an ethic of care by leaning into our rural college assets
Editor’s Note: The following is a response to the 2024 Dallas Herring Lecture by Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart, delivered on Nov. 19, from Dr.…
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U.S. Department of Education Announces Official Release of 2025–26 FAFSA Form
The U.S. Department of Education officially released the 2025–26 FAFSA yesterday, 10 days before its Dec. 1 goal. The online and paper FAFSA forms are now available to all students.... Read the rest
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Western NC counties under winter weather advisory; up to 6 inches of snow expected
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Henderson County Schools board OKs extra pay for staff who worked after Helene
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How do civil rights laws apply to AI in schools?
