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News and announcements from the Association of Community College Trustees. For press inquiries, contact David Conner

Regional Awardees to Compete for National-Level Recognition at ACCT Leadership Congress in October

During our July 2022 Peer Learning Network discussion, we had the opportunity to learn from two rural community colleges that were grant recipients of community facilities grants, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and Colby Community College.

Following our June 2022 Rural Health Grants webinar, we were able to hear from Central Community College (CCC) in Nebraska to learn about their institution’s experience as a recipient of a Health Profession Opportunity Grant and Project H.E.L.P.

ACCT to give away 25 complimentary board services this year.

Peer Learning Network discussions allowed rural institutions to dive deeper into a topic following our webinar series. This article shares insights and experiences from USDOL grant recipients.

“Community colleges continue to play a key role as economic engines in their communities. They provide education and training to prepare students for the workforce of both today and the future. President Biden recognizes the value of this role and st

Rep. Richard Neal (D-Mass.) Receives National Education Service Award; Bryce McKibben Wins Government Relations Award

First Lady Jill Biden, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona Kick Off 2022 Community College National Legislative Summit

ACCT Applauds New Funding & Guidance to Meet Students’ Basic Needs

Today, President Biden unveiled a revised framework for the Build Back Better Act—budget reconciliation legislation aimed at further developing our country’s potential by investing in its human resources.

ACCT/AACC Statement on America’s College Promise Provisions in Build Back Better Act

ACCT Leadership Congress Kicks Off with Call to Advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion