• January 4, 2026

Community Colleges Educate 8.6 Million Students Annually, New Data Shows

Community college students represent 40% of all undergraduates—according to a new CCRC policy fact sheet, which highlights the critical role these institutions play in providing access to higher education, the Edu Ledger reported.

• January 3, 2026

US Community College Dropout Dilemma: Why Nearly 40% Don't Make It to Year Two

The Times of India reported on a CCRC study that finds students who leave college often do so because of a combination of financial, academic, and personal challenges, as well as institutional barriers that make it harder to stay on track.

• December 19, 2025

The Year That Changed Research

In a story in Inside Higher Ed about the disruptions to federal research funding in 2025, Judith Scott-Clayton talked about the cancellation of her grant to evaluate the Federal Work-Study program and her concerns for the future of federal funding.

• December 18, 2025

Michigan spent $49M to send essential workers to college. Few chose to attend

Maria Cormier spoke with Bridge Michigan about the state's pandemic-era program, called Futures for Frontliners, to connect essential workers with college degree and certificate programs.

• December 13, 2025

The Continuing Community College Conundrum

In the American Prospect, John Fink discussed how community colleges can help transfer students through increased advising, considering students' goals while developing class schedules, and promoting strong dual enrollment partnerships.

• December 3, 2025

Community Colleges Launch Major Push to Improve Post-Graduation Outcomes

The EDU Ledger covered a new report that highlights a disconnect between community college credentials and labor market success. The report authors offer practical strategies colleges can use to help more students earn credentials of value and unlock economic opportunities.

• December 3, 2025

Why So Many Community College Students Switch Majors

University Business reported on findings from a CCRC study which shows many community college students begin their studies feeling confident about their chosen major, but half ultimately move into a different field.

• December 2, 2025

Wisconsin High Schools Want to Offer More College Classes. First, Teachers Must Go Back to School.

Dual enrollment is growing in Wisconsin, where instructors must meet high graduate education standards to be eligible to teach dual enrollment courses. John Fink spoke with Wisconsin Watch about the benefits of dual enrollment courses and about the qualifications needed to teach them.

• December 2, 2025

Doing High School and College Simultaneously: Dual Enrollment Surges in NY, Saving Families Money

Historically, many high schools have used dual enrollment programs as an acceleration strategy, John Fink told Chalkbeat New York. But that’s changing as researchers try to understand how to make dual enrollment better for more students, not just the top students.

• December 2, 2025

Research Reveals How Your First Job Influences Career Trajectory More Than Your Degree

In Investopedia, Judith Scott-Clayton discussed findings from a recent study that show the quality and timing of a graduate’s first job explain most of the earnings gap between low- and high-income students five years after college.