FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 22, 2024 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 […]
Tulsa Community College’s Holistic Approach to the Development of Social Capital
December 7, 2023 Media Contact: Dr. Martha Parham, Sr. Vice President, Public Relations mparham@aacc.nche.edu 202-728-0200 For Immediate Release Tulsa Community College’s Holistic Approach to the Development of Social Capital By Leigh Goodson, President and CEO Tulsa Community College Community colleges embrace students from all walks of life. In Fall 2022, 27% of students at Tulsa […]
Wisconsin College breaks student barriers as global leader of OER
December 7, 2023 Media Contact: Dr. Martha Parham, Sr. Vice President, Public Relations mparham@aacc.nche.edu 202-728-0200 For Immediate Release Wisconsin College breaks student barriers as global leader of OER Dr. Sunem Beaton-Garcia, President Opinion Editorial As the President of Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) in west-central Wisconsin, I have the privilege of witnessing the transformative power […]
Community Colleges Selected for MentorLinks’ Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 24, 2023 Contact: Martha M. Parham, Ed.D. Cell: 714-932-3694 mparham@aacc.nche.edu National initiative brings together community colleges, mentors to advance STEM technician education programs Washington, DC — The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) announced a new cohort for the MentorLinks: Advancing Technological Education program with funding from the National Science Foundation. […]
Metallica Scholars Program Enters 5th Year of Supporting Community College Students
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 26, 2023 AACC Contact: Martha M. Parham, Ed.D. Cell: 714-932-3694 mparham@aacc.nche.edu AWMH Foundation Contact: Renee Richardson renee@allwithinmyhands.org Metallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation continues its multi-million dollar investment in critical workforce programs at the nation’s community colleges. “The Metallica Scholars Initiative is so important to us because we are seeing results. Five […]
AACC, NSF Announce Winning Teams of 2023 Community College Innovation Challenge
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 15, 2023 Contact: Martha M. Parham, Ed.D. Cell: 714-932-3694 mparham@aacc.nche.edu Houston Community College; Woodland Community College; and Feather River College took home winning titles following presentations of their STEM innovations to address real-world challenges Washington, DC – Today, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), in partnership with the U.S. National […]
AACC, NSF Announce 12 Student Teams to Advance to Community College Innovation Challenge Finals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 26, 2023 Contact: Martha M. Parham, Ed.D. Cell: 714-932-3694 mparham@aacc.nche.edu Community college students will attend an Innovation Boot Camp to pitch their STEM solutions to real-world challenges Washington, DC – Today, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), in partnership with the National Science Foundation (NSF), announced that it had selected […]
American Association of Community Colleges and GM Announce Grant in Support of Advanced Manufacturing Credential Programs
For Release on January 20, 2023 Contact: Dr. Martha Parham mparham@aacc.nche.edu The announcement follows AACC and GM’s commitment to grow community college advanced manufacturing programs. Washington, D.C. – January 20, 2023 – The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) is pleased to announce the selection of seven community colleges to study and share best practices […]
American Association of Community Colleges and Microsoft Announce Second Cohort of Community Colleges for their Cyber Skills for All Initiative
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 19, 2023 Contact: Martha M. Parham, Ed.D. 202-728-0200 x209 mparham@aacc.nche.edu The announcement follows AACC and Microsoft’s commitment to grow community college cybersecurity programs. Washington, D.C. – January 19, 2023 – The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) is pleased to announce the second cohort of 14 community colleges to join the […]
AACC, NSF Calls All Community College Student Innovators
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 17, 2023 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 […]