Anne Arundel Community College students’ success in a national cybersecurity competition has underscored the importance of Maryland’s community colleges in developing the workforce for the  industry. The college performed among the best schools in the nation in the first phase ...

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A new need-based scholarship program that would provide free community college tuition for eligible high school graduates in a Maryland county has been announced.

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Several measures will be considered in the state legislature this year as Maryland attempts to catch up to other states that have committed millions of dollars for students to attend community college on free or reduced tuition. Educators and legislators ...

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Years ago, community colleges were mainly seen as a stepping stone to four-year universities. While they still provide those resources for students today, these higher education institutions also have become a vital training resource for people looking to upgrade their ...

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A state delegate from Baltimore city will take another swing at eliminating tuition costs for many students at Maryland community colleges when lawmakers convene in Annapolis next month. Democrat Keith E. Haynes has pre-filed a bill in the General Assembly ...

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When the Maryland General Assembly convenes in Annapolis next month, universities and community colleges will support ongoing efforts to develop the economy and make the state more business-friendly – such as by helping expand the workforce through continuing education.

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Dua Raja, like many of her peers at the Community College of Baltimore County, is in favor of a federal proposal that would make the first two years of community college free for responsible students.

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Altogether, funding for post-secondary education was reduced by $53.7 million for the budget year.

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HAGERSTOWN — Hagerstown Community College has jumped ahead of all other community colleges in Maryland in enrollment growth. The Maryland Higher Education Commission says enrollment at HCC grew by 6.8 percent this fall. That’s the highest-percentage increase in the state. ...

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Dr. Tracy A. Harris has joined the College of Southern Maryland as vice president and dean of the college's Leonardtown campus.

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