May 27, 2026 My commencement address last week at Prairie State College in Illinois was a full-circle moment for me. Speaking at the institution where my aunt and two cousins earned credentials to open an in-home childcare business was a vivid reminder of how our colleges transform lives. Seeing another proud, empowered group of students […]
Washington Watch Weekly, May 22, 2026
ED releases final rules on Workforce Pell The Education Department (ED) on Monday released final rules to implement new Workforce Pell Grant eligibility under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), also called the Working Families Tax Cuts Act. As covered in the Community College Daily, the department was persuaded to make several changes from […]
Community College Voice Podcast: Leading During Times of Upheaval
Season 10, Episode 11 The ICE surge in Minnesota early this year created tension and unrest for many. Minneapolis College President Sharon Pierce and North Hennepin Community College President Rolando Garcia discuss how their colleges – and their students, staff, and faculty – were affected by community upheaval, how they responded, and what they learned.
AACC Federal Policy Update Webinar
June 10, 2026 The AACC government relations team brings you up to date on the latest developments in Washington. Topics included federal funding, Workforce Pell and accountability regulations, accreditation rulemaking, and more. Learn what you need to know to advocate for your college’s interests and community colleges generally.
Community College Minute, May 18, 2026
AACC/ACCT Letter Urges Funding for National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program
AACC/ACCT Letter Urges Funding for National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program
Community College Minute, May 11, 2026
AACC Federal Funding Priorities April 2026
AACC Federal Funding Priorities April 2026
Community College Voice Podcast: Investing in Workforce Education at Onondaga Community College
New York’s Onondaga Community College (OCC) is making strategic investments in workforce programming to serve its growing community. OCC President Warren Hilton discusses advancements at the college, building and strengthening partnerships with industry, overcoming growing pains, and how the college remains true to one of its core values of putting students first.