Budget shortfall hits NC community colleges
The General Assembly failed to pass budget amendments supporting community colleges which has led to shortfalls.
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North Carolina Community Colleges Dominate Rankings In Annual Survey
An annual study that ranks the country's best community colleges heavily features North Carolina schools.
Cooper Directs $95 Million To Support Students During Pandemic
Governor Roy Cooper is directing over $95 million to help support North Carolina students affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Food, Housing Insecurity May Be Keeping College Students From Graduating
A new survey finds that many students at universities and community colleges are struggling to pay for basic needs — and that's hampering their ability to learn and complete their degrees.
State Board Of Community Colleges To Cap Paid Holidays
A new report finds many North Carolina community colleges are offering more paid holidays than other state and county employees receive.
Mainland Colleges Offer In-State Tuition To Students Affected By Hurricane Maria
State colleges, community colleges and one private university are working to help students in Puerto Rico and beyond continue their education.
Why Colleges Already Face Race-Related Challenges In Serving Future Students
By 2020 more than half of children in the U.S. will be part of an ethnic or racial minority. Colleges and universities are figuring out how to prepare for them.
Stagnant Salaries Threaten Community College's Task To Build Workforce
School officials are saying they can't keep and attract quality professors due to their inability to offer raises to their best instructors. This comes at a time where community colleges are expected to train a ready workforce, especially in manufacturing and health care.