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Caleb Torres, a senior at George Washington University, says he ran out of grocery money his freshmen year, so he began skipping meals.

Food, Housing Insecurity May Be Keeping College Students From Graduating

Apr 03, 2018
A new survey finds that many students at universities and community colleges are struggling to pay for basic needs — and that's hampering their ability to learn and complete their degrees.
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Mainland Colleges Offer In-State Tuition To Students Affected By Hurricane Maria

Oct 22, 2017
State colleges, community colleges and one private university are working to help students in Puerto Rico and beyond continue their education.
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In a recent study from National Center for Education Statistics found even after controlling for academic achievement in high school, black and Latino students attend selective institutions at far lower rates and drop out of college more often.

Why Colleges Already Face Race-Related Challenges In Serving Future Students

May 24, 2017
By 2020 more than half of children in the U.S. will be part of an ethnic or racial minority. Colleges and universities are figuring out how to prepare for them.
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2 Push For Community Colleges To Leave University System

Jan 30, 2017

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Two retired administrators want the upcoming Legislature to separate community colleges from what they call a university-centric funding system.

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Critics Buck Plans To Consolidate Higher Ed Services

Mar 07, 2016

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Moves to consolidate portions of Nevada's higher education system are generating criticism.

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Great Basin College Seeks State College Designation

Feb 17, 2016

For students looking to stay in Elko to get a bachelor’s degree, they may soon be able to live at home and get a college education.

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New Funding Formula Could Hurt Community Colleges

Mar 06, 2015

Nevada’s community college budgets are already tight. But they are about to get even worse. A new state formula kicks in this year that will take away...

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Nevada Community Colleges Get Training Funds

Jan 26, 2015
Nevada's community colleges are getting nearly $10 million in federal grants to help train job seekers for in-demand careers. Gov. Brian Sandoval...
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