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STCC Students Earn Second Place Nationally In Community College Innovation Challenge STCC Students Earn Second Place Nationally In Community College Innovation Challenge
Stcc Students Earn Second Place Nationally In Community College Innovation Challenge A team of Springfield Technical Community College students earned second place nationally with a washing machine filter designed to keep microplastic fibers out of waterways. According to Springfield Technical Community College, the team finished second in the 2026 Community College Innovation Challenge, a national competition sponsored by the American Association of Community Colleges in partnership with the National Science Foundation. STCC was one of 12 community colleges nationwide chosen as finalists and the only Massachusetts community college to reach the final round. The students p…
Maryland Passes the Test: Best Community College System In America, New Report Finds Maryland Passes the Test: Best Community College System In America, New Report Finds
Maryland Passes the Test: Best Community College System In America, New Report Finds Maryland just schooled the rest of the country — literally — after being named home to the best community college system in America, according to a new report. WalletHub released its annual "States With the Best & Worst Community Colleges" list for 2025 — and the Old Line State took top honors, ahead of New Mexico, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and Washington. Neighboring Virginia was further down the list, ranked 27th overall. “Community colleges are an especially attractive option this year as many families deal with inflated prices," WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo said in a statement. "Stu…
CT State College Housatonic's New CEO Holds Open House At Bridgeport Campus, Tour Of Art Museum CT State College Housatonic's New CEO Holds Open House At Bridgeport Campus, Tour Of Art Museum
CT State College Housatonic's New CEO Holds Open House At Bridgeport Campus, Tour Of Art Museum Connecticut State Community College Housatonic's new CEO is inviting the community to an open house and tour of the Fairfield County school's Museum of Art.  Dr. Patricia Benson, who was hired to lead the college in July, is asking the community to see what the school has to offer, including its art collection during an open house on Nov. 6 from 4:30 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the Bridgeport campus at 900 Lafayette Blvd. "This is also a wonderful opportunity to meet our faculty and staff and learn more about our vibrant community college," Benson said. "Whether you’re interest…
Petition Calls For Renaming Of Westchester Community College Entrance After Former President Petition Calls For Renaming Of Westchester Community College Entrance After Former President
Petition Calls For Renaming Of Westchester Community College Entrance After Former President A retired professor is leading an effort to rename the entrance of Westchester Community College after the institution's beloved former president in honor of his extensive work for the school.  Following a proposal from retired professor Sheldon Malev, a petition spearheaded by the office of Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner calls for renaming the college's entrance on Knollwood Road to its Valhalla campus after former President Joseph Hankin.  Hankin, who served as president for more than 40 years between 1971 and 2013, died in January 2019 at the age of 78.  Over…
'People Freaked': MBTA Train Fire Sends People Jumping For Safety Outside Boston 'People Freaked': MBTA Train Fire Sends People Jumping For Safety Outside Boston
'People Freaked': MBTA Train Fire Sends People Jumping For Safety Outside Boston Some 200 commuters heading into Boston were met with panic Thursday morning as a fire broke out on their train while going over the Mystic River in Somerville. The MBTA first Tweeted about a delay on the Orange Line because of mechanical problem near Assembly just before 7 a.m. Passengers were quick to notice that this delay was going to be longer than originally anticipated.  Might be longer than 15 minutes.. @universalhub @NBC10Boston @WCVB pic.twitter.com/WD5FbEqNHx — Jay Bernard (@Jacobus52999) July 21, 2022 People were seen jumping from the train, which was stopped on a bridge, to…
South Jersey Native, Community College Student Dies Suddenly, 26 South Jersey Native, Community College Student Dies Suddenly, 26
South Jersey Native, Community College Student Dies Suddenly, 26 South Jersey native and community college student Samuel Reber died unexpectedly on Monday, Jan. 24. He was 26. Born in Bridgeton, Reber previously worked at Van Dyke's in Millville and attended a local community college, his obituary says. Reber was known for his highly intellectual personality — he was fluent in Spanish, played three different instruments, and was “no stranger to hard work,” according to his memorial. Meanwhile, Reber was a believer in the gospel of Christ and enjoyed singing traditional Christian hymns, his obituary says. Reber was also remembered for fostering a 14-ye…
CT Community Colleges To Raise Tuition For 2022-23 Academic Year CT Community Colleges To Raise Tuition For 2022-23 Academic Year
CT Community Colleges To Raise Tuition For 2022-23 Academic Year Connecticut's 12 community colleges are set to increase tuition for the 2022-2023 academic year. The Board of Regents for Higher Education voted to increase tuition and fees by $224 per year, or $112 per semester for full-time students who pay out of pocket, according to an announcement from Connecticut State Colleges and Universities. “None of us ever want to raise tuition,” CSCU President Terrence Cheng said. “However, I want to note that this does not mean that everyone’s bill will increase. For many, there will be no increase at all. Students who are eligible for the PACT program, …
These Maryland Schools Are Closed Due To Snow These Maryland Schools Are Closed Due To Snow
These Maryland Schools Are Closed Due To Snow Due to the winter weather, schools and government offices are closed or delaying start times in Maryland. Up to a foot of snow was possible across southern parts of the state. The following is a list of closures and delays, according to CBS Baltimore: Schools Closed Anne Arundel County Schools Baltimore County Schools Catholic High School of Baltimore Cecil County Schools Dorchester County Schools Elvaton Christian Academy God’s Little Cherubs Elementary School Harford County Schools Howard County Schools Kent County Schools McDonogh School Mount Airy Christian School Mount Pleasant Chri…
COVID-19: CT Community Colleges Forgive $17M In Student Debt COVID-19: CT Community Colleges Forgive $17M In Student Debt
Covid-19: CT Community Colleges Forgive $17M In Student Debt The president of Connecticut State Colleges and Universities has announced debt relief for community college students hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Debt the students took on that they can’t repay due to the pandemic will be forgiven, CSCU said. In total, $17 million in debt will be forgiven, and it will be paid for with money from the federal Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund. The forgiveness includes all account balances from enrollment during semesters between the summer of 2019 through spring of 2021. CSCU said this relief will impact 18,161 community college students. “Our m…
There Were Golden Nuggets In Sudden Shift To Distance Learning At County's Largest College There Were Golden Nuggets In Sudden Shift To Distance Learning At County's Largest College
There Were Golden Nuggets In Sudden Shift To Distance Learning At County's Largest College The overnight shift, well it was spring break, but still, was a big surprise for schools all over Westchester no less at its largest college. But at Westchester County College “the faculty was already ready” before COVID-19 forced it to morph to online learning. Now looking ahead to fall, WCC can take away some new strategies by looking back on the past few months. Faculty were provided with WCC support during that crucial preparation week to restart their spring classes after the break, said Mark Stollar, the director of Marketing and Communication. The health crisis also impacted a five-…
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Will Hospitals, Capital Gains, Soda Be Taxed To Balance State Budget? Will Hospitals, Capital Gains, Soda Be Taxed To Balance State Budget?
Will Hospitals, Capital Gains, Soda Be Taxed To Balance State Budget? Connecticut's state legislative session is coming to a close. While there are still many uncertainties, electronic tolls is not one of them. “My first priority is to get an honestly balanced budget done on time,” Gov. Ned Lamont said.  Lamont's amended two-year, $43 billion budget plan includes: -- Hundreds of millions of dollars in across-the-board tax hikes, -- A plan to shift the rising cost of teachers' pension onto cities and towns, -- A 1 percent tax hike on food sold in restaurants and other ready-to-eat meals, -- A 2 percent surcharge on capital gains taxes, raising up to $20…
Former Westchester Community College President Joseph Hankin Dies Former Westchester Community College President Joseph Hankin Dies
Former Westchester Community College President Joseph Hankin Dies Former Westchester Community College President Joseph N. Hankin, who was one of the nation’s longest-serving community college presidents has died at the age of 78. The college announced Thursday, Jan. 17 that Hankin died on Wednesday, Jan. 16. He first took over at the college in 1971 and served 42 years at the helm until his retirement in 2013. Hankin was a significant member of the team that expanded the Westchester Community College Foundation, which has raised substantial resources in support of faculty and staff. Millions were raised for student scholarships with approximately $2 mill…
Gov. Murphy Makes Rare Exception For Aspiring 5th Grade Paramus Reporter Gov. Murphy Makes Rare Exception For Aspiring 5th Grade Paramus Reporter
Gov. Murphy Makes Rare Exception For Aspiring 5th Grade Paramus Reporter Governor Phil Murphy took no questions from the press Wednesday in Paramus at his first town hall meeting since taking office. Except for one. Meet Jack: a fifth grader at West Brook Middle School. The governor knew he was in the audience, diligently taking notes in his notebook. "I know there is a reporter named Jack in this audience," the governor said after addressing the main points of his budget proposal. "Jack, please raise your hand." The aspiring journalist's hand shot up and the governor made his way over to him. "Jack, what's your question?" Wea…