Apr 25
Last summer, UC Berkeley launched a course that teaches people how to better engage with opposing viewpoints. Interest was so intense that campus leaders opened it up to faculty, staff and alumni.
Now, Berkeley is expanding the course to #commcolleges!
news.berkeley.edu/2026/04/21…
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Apr 4
📍 Location matters more than you think!
Research shows students living far from community colleges are significantly less likely to attend college at all.
#Commcolleges bring education closer to home—and that changes lives.
nber.org/digest/202504/dista…
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Apr 2
#Commcolleges are unique, in that they are open access institutions that welcome students from all walks of life!
Did you know the average age of a community college student in the United States is 27 years old? #CCMonth
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Reflecting on 7 years of @NCStateBelk. It's an honor to lead this organization as we work to strengthen #CommColleges across N.C. I’m so proud of our team, how we’ve built connections & advanced research to move our state forward. Grateful for everyone on this journey!
Feb 27
Seven years in, and we’re grateful for the educators, leaders and partners who make this work possible. Together, we’re strengthening community colleges by advancing research, building connections and supporting leaders as they navigate a changing higher education landscape.
Thank you for being part of this journey — your collaboration continues to shape opportunity across our state.
#HigherEd #BelkCenter
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13 Aug 2025
Great morning joining @SenRubenGallego, along with @EMCC_Official & @gccaz leaders for an update on issues impacting #AZ. Senator Gallego has helped unfreeze federal funds for adult education, along with acknowledging the role #commcolleges play in developing a skilled workforce.
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27 Apr 2025
The JED Foundation is a leading nonprofit that protects emotional health & prevents suicide in teens and young adults.
10 #commcolleges are joining the mental health collaborative to support student parents in higher education!
Read more here:
jedfoundation.org/10-communi…
#CCMonth
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21 Apr 2025
In the #highered space, we often get caught in the habit of comparing #commcollege institutions to 4-yr universities.
But what is our intrinsic value?🤔What is OUR brand?
Outside of affordability, what points would you make to highlight #commcolleges as a viable option?⬇️
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14 Apr 2025
Several #commcolleges have received donations and/or grant funding to expand facilities and bolster student success initiatives at their institutions!
Check out the latest @Comm_College funding roundup:
ccdaily.com/2025/04/funding-…
#CCMonth
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14 Apr 2025
"A new report from the #CommCollege Research Center (CCRC) takes an in-depth look at connecting credentials from #commcolleges with earnings, showing which types of degrees and certificates lead to good-paying jobs and careers — and which typically don’t."
ccdaily.com/2025/04/linking-…
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11 Apr 2025
The number of dual enrollment (DE) students in #commcolleges has grown dramatically in the last several years. Nearly 2.5 M high school students take DE college courses each year, which are now offered at 90% of public high schools.
Learn more: ccdaily.com/2024/10/deep-div…
#CCMonth
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9 Apr 2025
Even with increases in undergrad enrollment since Fall 2022, #commcolleges have not fully rebounded to 2019 Pre-Pandemic enrollment levels.
However, 2-year institutions are seeing greater undergraduate growth than their counterparts.
Read more here:
perspectives.acct.org/storie…
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8 Apr 2025
"Community colleges are the backbone of higher education…"
Read Michigan representative, Greg Markkanen's full statement following testimony at a House appropriations subcommittee hearing on higher education and #commcolleges:
keweenawreport.com/2025/03/2…
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8 Apr 2025
April is #CCMonth. MACC's posting how our #CommColleges improve our counties & State.
#Maryland has a severe cybersecurity workforce shortage. The Cyber Workforce Accelerator will rapidly train 1000s of community college students for entry-level roles.
*BCR Cyber - CWA partner
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6 Apr 2025
Many #commcolleges have created transfer pathways with 4-yr universities to aid students interested in pursuing higher degrees after graduation.
Last month, @ForsythTechCC & @_gtcc became a part of UNC Charlotte's 49erNext program!
Read more here: forsythtech.edu/forsyth-tech…
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5 Apr 2025
Duke Energy Foundation has announced a $600,000 investment in North Carolina's #commcolleges to strengthen the energy industry workforce!
Read more: stocktitan.net/news/DUK/duke…
#CCMonth
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2 Apr 2025
Did you know, according to the 2025 @comm_college Fast Facts, women make up 57% of #commcollege students?
See more statistics on #commcolleges here:
aacc.nche.edu/research-trend… #CCMonth
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2 Apr 2025
#Commcolleges are unique, in that, they are open access institutions that welcome students from all walks of life!
The average age of a community college student in the United States is 27-years-old!
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25 Mar 2025
@NSClearinghouse revealed that even with notable enrollment increases, #commcolleges aren't back to pre-pandemic levels. But they started post-pandemic recovery a year before public & private nonprofit 4-years.
Read more about the enrollment trends here: perspectives.acct.org/storie…
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13 Mar 2025
On March 26, we’ll celebrate @NCState’s Day of Giving. It’s a moment to reflect on how your support has empowered #CommColleges and advanced student success. Join @NCStateBelk in making a difference for students & educators across the Great 58! #GivingPack
dayofgiving.ncsu.edu/early?c…
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27 Feb 2025
Episode 7: Advocating for the Future: Community Colleges, Policy, and Relevance
@DavidBaime from @comm_college shares his insights in S1, E7: spoti.fi/41g4YgD
Q: What future policy change is essential for #commcolleges?
#EquityChat @DrPamLuster @IamKeithCurry @DrTammeil
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