”I want at least 100 acres. And I want a longhorn, baby.’
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Are rural extensions being under-utilized?
Expanding the programs beyond agriculture could help universities balance rural-urban needs.
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How Trump’s Policies are Impacting Rural Colleges
The AASCU’s Chuck Welch examines “The Big Beautiful Bill” and student visa crackdowns.
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“Future of Work” meets reality: A $42M farmworker program adjusts its vision
California’s farming workforce isn’t keeping up with the industry’s technological advancements. Seven community colleges launched a program to change that.
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Help beyond advising at rural colleges
Oregon Tech is using personal coaches to help students navigate everything from disabilities to life transitions.
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A Second Chance Through Farming
A program meant for farm workers is helping formerly incarcerated students, too.
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Multimillion-dollar ‘NC Care’ initiative to help reopen hospital in Martin County
A new state initiative for rural healthcare will help reopen a hospital in Martin County. The NC Care Hospital investment will provide $150 million to rural hospitals across North Carolina. The UNC System is in charge of distributing the funds, and the state’s public university hospitals will operate the facilities. Half of the money will […]
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A Workforce Training Standard in Rural Alabama
Studying transformative results at Wallace State Community College.
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Many Californians can’t get mental health help. Is it too hard to become a therapist?
All across the state, but especially in rural areas like Amador County, finding a therapist is challenging.
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This college refused to graduate students into poverty
How a powerful promise reset a Wisconsin tech school’s curriculum and outcomes