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Humanities vs. STEM, Redux
New analysis shows that students earn more credits in the humanities than in STEM -- but that humanities majors and STEM majors rarely find themselves in the same classroom.
Linking Business and Budgets
Louisiana's two-year colleges get the backing of business -- and more state funding -- thanks to workforce focus and program cuts.
The Default Trap
Community colleges ask Washington for help on a federal loan-default measure they say is snagging colleges where relatively few students borrow.
Within Striking Distance
New data on the 31 million Americans who attended college but failed to earn a credential, including details about 4 million who are almost there.
$20 Million Question
A leaked email shows a community college president's attempt to pressure a governor for $20 million in state funds -- even though the college had already finished the project for which the money was appropriated.
Renewed Push on Job Training
Obama administration continues efforts to streamline programs, many of which involve community colleges. But efforts to promote reporting of job results worry some educators.
Dropping the Ball?
Colleges and universities need to get involved in the the rollout of the Common Core curriculum, argues a new paper from the New America Foundation.
For Community Colleges, Post-Recession Blues
Declining enrollment in the post-recession period leaves community colleges with little room for error. A Virginia college found out the hard way.