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Posted inHouston

Houston Community College could change its name. 17 students share their thoughts.

By Miranda DunlapNovember 12, 2024November 14, 2024

Houston Community College could drop the word “community” from its name. Here’s what students have to say.

Posted inFort Worth

College polling sites drew controversy in Tarrant County. Here’s how students are responding

By Shomial AhmadOctober 23, 2024October 28, 2024

Students at the University of Texas at Arlington and Tarrant County College say the effort to reduce campus early voting sites has galvanized efforts to increase youth voter turnout.

Posted inHouston

Fritos for lunch, Skittles for dinner: Many HCC students can’t get fresh meals on campus

By Miranda DunlapOctober 22, 2024October 23, 2024

Many Houston Community College students are skipping meals and missing on-campus opportunities due to a lack of food choices, surveys find.

Posted inNew York City

Bronx Community College track and field to get $4 million renovation

By Jonathan CustodioOctober 22, 2024October 23, 2024

The athletic facility, which hosts the school’s baseball and soccer teams along with its graduation ceremonies, is also used by people in the neighborhood.

Posted inNews About Open Campus

Join us for a conversation about life after high school

By Open CampusOctober 17, 2024October 24, 2024

We’ll share findings from conversations with 200 community members in Chicago and Houston.

Posted inTexas

Nearly half of Texas high school students who earn college credits are Hispanic, study says

By Sneha Dey, The Texas TribuneOctober 16, 2024October 23, 2024

Despite the group’s strong participation, Hispanic students graduate college at a lower rate than peers in the program, according to a report.

Posted inFort Worth

Tarrant County College abruptly closes beloved day care. Parents are still asking why.

By Shomial AhmadOctober 15, 2024October 15, 2024

Parents dismayed by the decision organized to protest, with several speaking out at a recent TCC board of trustees meeting.

Posted inCalifornia

Raw sewage and bursting pipes: Why California community colleges are asking voters for repairs

By Adam Echelman, CalMattersOctober 14, 2024October 15, 2024

This November, California voters will decide on Proposition 2, a $10 billion education bond. Some community colleges are counting on the money to fix critical buildings and protect the safety of students.

Posted inNew York City

Bronx community colleges go a year without cafeteria services

By Jonathan CustodioOctober 7, 2024October 15, 2024

A year after losing their cafeteria supplier, Bronx Community College and Hostos Community College students, faculty and staff still don’t have a place to get hot food on campus.  The two City University of New York schools have both been without on-campus dining since the fall 2023 semester after food vendor A La Carte Menu […]

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Bronx Community Colleges Go a Year Without Cafeteria Services

By Jonathan CustodioOctober 7, 2024October 15, 2024

A year after losing their cafeteria supplier, Bronx Community College and Hostos Community College students, faculty and staff still don’t have a place to get hot food on campus.  The two City University of New York schools have both been without on-campus dining since the fall 2023 semester after food vendor A La Carte Menu […]

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