On Wednesday, President Joe Biden held his first speech before Congress, addressing many topics including a proposal for free tuition for all community colleges. In his proposal, President Biden would spend $109 billion over ten years to make community…
In the age of virtual learning, high speed internet is a must for all students. That’s in part why C Spire announced the addition of the state’s 15 community colleges to Mississippi’s optical network, the state’s research…
Community colleges play a pivotal role in the education system, but without the proper funding students won’t be able to thrive at some of the state's community colleges. Community colleges in Mississippi including MGCCC are asking state lawmakers for support.…
Community colleges statewide are eliminating nearly 250 jobs for the upcoming year to close budget gaps, and five are dropping at least one intercollegiate sport. The move comes as colleges increase tuition by an average of 13 percent, mostly because…
Tuition and fees at Mississippi’s 15 community and junior colleges will rise by 13 percent this fall with the average price exceeding $3,000 for the first time as schools seek to offset state budget cuts. Every school will raise tuition.…
Mississippi community colleges will increase by an average of seven percent this fall. Thirteen of the independently governed schools across the will raise tuition charges as well are required fees. Of the increases, Mississippi gulf coast community college will charge…
The state of Mississippi recently made a move that means big bucks for the state’s community college system. Earlier this week, Governor Phil Bryant signed into law the state workforce bill that will allocate dollars toward workforce training. This first…
Mississippi is home to the nation’s oldest community college system and a recent study puts it at the top of the list.
During his State of the State Address Wednesday, Governor Phil Bryant expressed the need for more funds for education.
During his State of the State Address Wednesday, Governor Phil Bryant expressed the need for more funds towards education.
This week, President Obama announced a plan to make community college tuition free for millions of students.