Articles from American Association of Community Colleges

WASHINGTON, Nov. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) is raising the profile of the nation’s 1,015 community colleges with new resources highlighting student stories, successful community college programs, and the collective impact of these institutions nationwide.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Association of Community Colleges and the American Association of State Colleges and Universities together share several perspectives on Secretary Linda McMahon’s August 3 letter and her call to action to drive essential reforms in higher education. We are hopeful that future discussions will highlight that our community colleges and regional public universities (RPUs) are the institutions that have long been committed to rigorous teaching, national service, and, in the case of RPUs, to performing fundamental and applied research that serves our communities and the country. This is why our institutions already enjoy higher public confidence and trust for their focus on student success.

SUNY Broome Community College, Springfield Technical Community College, and De Anza College took home winning titles following presentations of their STEM innovations to address real-world challenges