January 21, 2026 As many colleges kick off the spring semester, I am reminded of the energy and excitement that comes with a new semester. I also remember extensive “To Do” lists, so I urge everyone to be thoughtful about balancing wellness with productivity. Several funding possibilities are on the horizon from the U.S. […]
Webinar: CEO Think Tank – Redesigning Partnerships
Join community college presidents and experts from Ellucian to showcase forward-thinking ways to reimagine pathways from college to career. Topics will include Next-Gen Student Services for Career Readiness, Human-Centered Work-Based Learning Models, and more. Watch the webinar. Download the slides for this webinar.
Community College Minute, February 2, 2026
Community College Voice Podcast: Linn-Benton Community College’s Civil Discourse Program
Season 10, Episode 9: Linn-Benton Community College’s Civil Discourse Program Lisa Avery, president of Linn-Benton Community College, talks about the college’s unique Civil Discourse Program. The mission of the program is to promote dialogue that enhances understanding among individuals with diverse viewpoints in an open and respectful environment.
AACC, NSF Calls All Community College Student Innovators
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 21, 2026 Contact: Martha M. Parham, Ed.D. 202-728-0200 x209 mparham@aacc.nche.edu Community College Innovation Challenge invites community college students to create STEM solutions to real-world problems Washington, D.C. – Today, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) in partnership with the National Science Foundation (NSF), has launched its platform to advance student […]
Focus Forward, January 7, 2026
January 7, 2026 Happy new year, everyone. I hope you are energized as we launch into this new year. Workforce demands emerging across multiple industries are a critical focus for 2026 and AACC is working to amplify these narratives in Washington, DC, and across the country. Activity around apprenticeships is expanding quickly. Just yesterday, […]
Community College Minute, January 20, 2026
President’s Perspective: AI Skilling for Staff and Faculty Webinar
Watch this webinar now. American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) members should join this webinar to hear from community college leaders who are “going all in” on AI skilling for staff and faculty. Hear about the effects of embracing this technology have had on productivity, and culture at different campuses from around the country. Moderator: […]
Community College Minute, January 12, 2026
CEO Think Tank Webinar Data-Driven Breakthroughs: Reimagining Pathways to Community College Success
AACC member presidents share their insights on participation in a national think tank with Zogotech to discuss how data-driven solutions impact pathways to community college success. Time: Jan 16, 2026 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Watch this webinar now.