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U.S. Department of Education, NBC Launch Campaign for Teaching

08/30/2010 - NBC News will host the Education Nation Summit on Sept. 27 and 28, featuring U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan.

Education Jobs and FMAP Funds Pass House Vote

08/10/2010 - In a special session, the House passed H.R. 1586 today by a vote of 247-161, sending it to the President to be signed into law.

Free MSI Technical Assistance Conference September 20 - 23, 2010 in Dallas, TX

08/09/2010 - A group of U.S. government agencies will co-host the 4th annual technical assistance conference, "Creating a Presence – Giving a New Innovative Perspective," for Minority Serving Institutions on September 20-23, 2010 in Dallas, TX.

AACC Webinars

Fall Legislative Preview
FREE webinar
Sept. 8, 2010 -- 2-3 p.m. EDT
Click here for details

Latest Press Releases

Walter Bumphus to Lead National Community College Association

06/21/2010 - Press Release - Following a six-month national search, the board of directors of the AACC has selected Dr. Walter G. Bumphus to serve as its next president/CEO.

AACC Welcomes Increased Focus on Financial Aid Access

05/19/2010 - Press Release - With the release today of The Financial Aid Challenge, the College Board provides both a service and a challenge to the nation's almost 1,200 community colleges.

In the News

Why Two-Year Colleges are Engaging Parents
Minnesota Public Radio
Aug. 26, 2010

Community Colleges as Economic Saviors
University Business
March 2010

In the Midnight Hour
Inside Higher Education
Dec. 9, 2009