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The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) is the primary advocacy organization for the nation’s community colleges. #comm_college

 Washington, DC
aacc.nche.edu
Joined March 2009
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Before she worked at NASA, Aisha Bowe attended a community college that provided a nurturing, caring environment. She shared her story at the 2026 Advanced Technological Education Principal Investigators’ Conference. Read more: ccdaily.com/2026/10/reaching…

Reaching for the stars

“Impossible is only a suggestion,” Aisha Bowe said after sharing the trajectory of her career from pre-algebra at Washtenaw Community College to becoming an aerospace engineer at NASA, an...

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Five major higher education associations, including the American Association of Community Colleges, on Thursday launched a national initiative to strengthen student success and highlight the value of a college education. Read more: ccdaily.com/2026/10/a-new-na…

A new national student success effort

Five major higher education associations, including the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), on Thursday launched a national initiative to strengthen student success and highlight the...

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Creating cultures worth staying for -- Leadership strategies to improve employee retention. Read more: ccdaily.com/2026/10/creating…

Creating cultures worth staying for

Community colleges across the country continue to face persistent challenges with employee recruitment and retention. While overall staff turnover has declined from its post-pandemic peak, the 2025...

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What the college earnings test means for community colleges -- It vindicates degrees and gives students a map of which certificates pay off, just as enrollment in them surges. Read more: ccdaily.com/2026/10/what-the…

What the college earnings test means for community colleges

No sector has more riding on the new college earnings test than community colleges. Students are betting on short-term credentials as a faster, cheaper path to a good job or a better one. More of...

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A smoother path to a baccalaureate -- Students in community college baccalaureate programs in Washington state complete degrees faster and at higher rates than students who transfer to a four-year institution, according to a new research brief. Read more: ccdaily.com/2026/10/a-smooth…

A smoother path to a baccalaureate

Students pursuing bachelor’s degrees at community colleges in Washington state complete them at relatively high rates and, in many cases, faster than community college students who transfer to...

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🎉 **Happy Financial Aid Day!** Today, we celebrate the dedicated financial aid professionals who help make college dreams a reality for millions of students across the country! @nasfaa 🎥 Watch the video: youtu.be/VX-cFxqC4h8?t=63
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Funding roundup -- Community colleges in Massachusetts and New York detail their plans for Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) grant awards. Read more: ccdaily.com/2026/10/funding-…

Funding roundup

In Massachusetts, Holyoke Community College (HCC) will use a federal grant worth nearly $1.25 million to expand services at its on-campus Itsy Bitsy Child Watch program and provide subsidies for...

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In a new interview with *Issues in Science and Technology*, AACC President & CEO Dr. DeRionne Pollard discusses the evolving role of community colleges as engines of economic opportunity, workforce innovation, and civic engagement. Read now: issues.org/community-college…

“Community Colleges Have Become Central to How America Solves Its Problems at the Local Level.”

The leader of the American Association of Community Colleges makes the case for these essential institutions as anchors of civic life and drivers of economic growth.

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Automotive educators can bring propane autogas training into their programs with up to $7,500 in support. See what’s included and apply by December 19: Learn more: bit.ly/4ip8EXM #CommunityColleges #AutomotiveEducation #PropaneAutogas
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Newsmakers -- CEO on the move, kudos and appointments at community colleges across the country. Read more: ccdaily.com/2026/10/newsmake…

Newsmakers

CEO on the move Lena Tran has been named chancellor of Yosemite Community College District (YCCD) in California, effective November 1. She has served as the district's interim CEO since May 2025....

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Workforce demand is no longer a trend line. Most state Pell lists still are. -- States should be able to treat firmly committed projects as evidence of projected demand rather than waiting for them to show up in historical data. Read more: ccdaily.com/2026/10/workforc…

Workforce demand is no longer a trend line. Most state Pell lists still are.

Federal law defines an in-demand occupation as one that “currently has or is projected to have” a significant number of jobs. In-demand is one of three routes into Workforce Pell eligibility,...

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🎥 This week’s Community College Minute is here! From new national data on community colleges to resources that can help institutions plan for the future, AACC's Matt Dembicki has your latest updates. #ccminute #higherednews
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In this new episode of Community College Voice, Bay College President Nerita Hughes, Ed.D shares how she’s using AACC’s Resilient by Design framework to see the bigger picture, guide strategic planning, & help position her college for the future. Listen: aacc.nche.edu/2026/10/19/com…
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Share AACC's 'Engines of Opportunity' PSA. AACC invites our colleges to use this video to inspire students who may not know all the doors that higher education can open for them. Use our toolkit: aacc.nche.edu/publications-n…

Share the Engines of Opportunity PSA - AACC

Envisioning the possibilities that community colleges can create is the core of this message. AACC invites our colleges to use it to inspire students who may not know all the doors that higher...

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Automotive educators can bring propane autogas training into their programs with up to $7,500 in support. See what’s included and apply by December 19: Learn more: bit.ly/4ip8EXM #CommunityColleges #AutomotiveEducation #PropaneAutogas
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“Talking About Talent” explores the people, partnerships, and ideas shaping the future of education and America's workforce. 🎥 Watch the full conversation: youtu.be/MExQcV8uR7E
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Share AACC's 'Engines of Opportunity' PSA. AACC invites our colleges to use this video to inspire students who may not know all the doors that higher education can open for them. Use our toolkit: aacc.nche.edu/publications-n…

Share the Engines of Opportunity PSA - AACC

Envisioning the possibilities that community colleges can create is the core of this message. AACC invites our colleges to use it to inspire students who may not know all the doors that higher...

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Prepare students with hands-on propane autogas skills for the workforce. Community colleges can access up to $7,500 in program support. Apply by December 19! Learn more: bit.ly/47pzqIP #CommunityColleges #AutomotiveEducation #PropaneAutogas
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Owned, not licensed -- Why community colleges should build their own AI infrastructure. Read more: ccdaily.com/2026/10/owned-no…

Owned, not licensed: Why community colleges should build their own AI infrastructure

Students at well-resourced four-year universities are already living in an AI-enabled campus. Advisors have dashboards. Faculty have tools that flag disengaging students before the withdrawal...

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Newsmakers -- A president on the move, a CEO retirement, kudos, appointments and the passing of a long-time AACC staff member. Read more: ccdaily.com/2026/10/newsmake…

Newsmakers

EO on the move Virginia M. Fraire will become the fifth president of Dallas College's Richland Campus, effective November 2. She most recently served as president of Lone Star College-University...

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