Gov. Cooper announces $51.4 million in education grants, new financial aid program Students and educators across our state have faced challenges both inside and outside the classroom over the course of the pandemic, Governor Cooper said. Author: Meilin Tompkins Updated: 6:29 PM EDT May 24, 2021
RALEIGH, N.C. Governor Cooper announced Monday that he has directed $51.4 million in new funding to help students access and complete postsecondary education as the state recovers from the pandemic.
The governor will invest $44 million of the funds to help students access college and earn degrees starting this fall; $5 million to support mental health initiatives across state postsecondary institutions; and $2.4 million into equity-focused initiatives for K-12 and post-secondary students and families.
Community College System President Visits WCC
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Graduation events for Princeton’s Class of 2021 began on Saturday, May 15, with the 274th Baccalaureate, an interfaith service that is one of the University’s oldest traditions.
The event included remarks by University President Christopher L. Eisgruber and Dean of Religious Life Alison Boden, as well as blessings from three seniors: a Buddhist blessing from Shanaz Deen, a secular humanist blessing from Tilmann Herchenroder, and a blessing from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from Natashia Neckles.
University President Christopher L. Eisgruber gives opening remarks. Now, as you prepare to make the transition from students to alumni, I hope Princeton’s mission will continue to shape your lives, he said. At the heart of our community is the desire and responsibility to make the world a better place. As you enter your next stage of life as a Princetonian, I know you have left our campus better than when
Pikes Peak Community College announced May 14 it will not increase tuition for the 2021-22 academic year. The State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education (SBCCOE) voted to keep tuition flat at all 13 Community College System (CCCS) institutions, despite rising costs and declining enrollment across the system, said a news release issued by PPCC. After such a tremendously difficult year for our students, I m relieved to announce there will be one less obstacle for them to continue their education with us this fall, PPCC s President Lance Bolton said in the release.Â
âThe pandemic has hit our students particularly hard,â Joe Garcia, chancellor of the Colorado Community College System, said in the release. âOur State Board, recognizing that we cannot ask our students and their families to shoulder a greater share of the burden during these difficult times, made the wise but difficult decision to freeze tuition for the upcoming academic year. Our
Lawmakers, alumni, school officials back Richard Corcoran for FSU President
More than a dozen lawmakers, school officials and associations have sent letters of recommendation supporting Education Commissioner
Richard Corcoran for Florida State University President.
Corcoran
applied for the job earlier this week and is one of nearly two dozen applicants seeking the position currently held by
John Thrasher, who announced his retirement in September.
Letters obtained by Florida Politics show Corcoran has broad support among those he served alongside during his time in the Legislature, which culminated in a term as House Speaker for the 2017 and 2018 Legislative Sessions. He has also garnered support from alumni, school superintendents and others.
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