The graduates gathered with their families at Catawba Valley Community College as they awaited their time to graduate Friday morning. The opening ceremonies for the CVCC took place from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Due to weather issues, the ceremonies were held inside the Tarlton complex, said Robin Ross, vice president of K64 […]
By HEATHER JOHNSONIntermediate Plains Community College NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-Two area high school students will earn associate degrees from Mid-Plains Community College before receiving their high school diploma. The accomplishment of Maverick Naughtin of Sutherland and Molly Staples of Broken Bow was possible because they both successfully completed enough dual credit courses through MPCC. Their efforts […]
More than 400 Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD (PSJA ISD) high school students were nominated for South Texas College’s Spring 2022 commencement ceremony on Friday, May 6, 2022, more than two weeks shy of graduating from secondary studies. Courtesy Image – Advertisement – Texas Border Affairs PHARR, Texas – More than 400 Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD (PSJA ISD) […]
(The Center Square) – West Virginia is partnering with Chemours, a chemical company, to help provide more than 300 state employees with an associate’s degree by fall 2025. Workers will be able to graduate as production technicians, area maintenance technicians, electrical and instrumentation maintenance technicians, and laboratory technicians through the program. Workers will continue to […]
Front row, left to right: Luke Tucker, Trey Brower, Diamond Bell, Kalvia Caldwell. Back row, left to right: Anna Walker, Madeline Cook, John Stewart, Brock Bigham, Emerson Crowe, Cassidy Rock. Not pictured: Tyler Skipworth. (Photo: OSD Communications) Northwest Mississippi Community College awarded associate degrees to eleven students from Oxford High Scholastic Institute. The seniors attended […]
(The Center Square) – West Virginia is partnering with Chemours, a chemical company, to help provide more than 300 state employees with an associate’s degree by fall 2025. Workers will be able to graduate as production technicians, area maintenance technicians, electrical and instrumentation maintenance technicians, and laboratory technicians through the program. Workers will continue to […]
Student loan refinancing is a Catch-22 situation. On the one hand, it can help you save money on interest, choose a more convenient payment schedule, and enhance your overall financial situation. At the same time, your ability to refinance is directly proportional to the state of your finances. That can be a frustrating reality for […]
SAND SPRINGS – When eighth grader Eastyn Eardley was called out of golf practice on Monday afternoon for a meeting, she didn’t expect to leave the room with an offer of college admission . Eardley and nine other Clyde Boyd Middle School students were notified Monday afternoon that they had been accepted into Sand Springs […]
Correction: The title of this story has been updated from an earlier version. MANITOWOC – For the first time in over 100 years of history, Lakeshore Technical College will begin offering Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees this fall. Both degrees cover the general education requirements of a student whose goal is to […]
New York, USA – April 1, 2022 /MarketersMEDIA/ — New York, NY – Pulse Radiology Education (PRE), a national leader in MRI technology education for the advancement of MRI technologist careers. From its headquarters at 205 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, they offer a range of online programs with a 94% first-attempt registry […]
JONESBORO — Arkansas State University has announced the students who will earn associate degrees for the fall 2021 semester. Those who earn an associate degree while pursuing a bachelor’s degree are referred to as en route. The students of the region are classified by diploma. Associate of Applied Science Tristin Bower, Mary Kelso and Charmi […]
GARY – Students at 21st Century Charter School in Gary earn associate degrees while in high school, with some going beyond and earning credit toward a bachelor’s degree. Kyleah Martin is a senior at 21st Century. She obtained her associate’s degree and is preparing a bachelor’s degree in theater. She plans to go to Liberty […]
FORT PIERCE — In the post-pandemic world, about 1 million fewer students across the country are enrolled in colleges today than a year or two ago, Indian River State College President Timothy Moore said Thursday. It’s a driving factor behind CIHR’s new “Promise” program, which will provide tuition-free associate’s degrees to public and charter high […]
Haverhill High School students in the Northern Essex Community College Early College Program have the opportunity to earn Associate Degrees for free. Haverhill High School principal Jason Meland, a recent guest on WHAV’s morning program, says tuition is paid for by the Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation. The Newton, Mass.-based foundation has awarded a […]
From staff reports AMERICUS – South Georgia Technical College was selected as the third-best college in Georgia to earn an associate’s degree according to university headquarters. The ranking was based on tuition cost, admission rate, retention rate, graduation rate, graduate salary, number of programs offered, online programs offered, default rate of payment, degrees awarded, percentage […]
PLATTEVILLE (WKOW) — UW-Platteville has announced a plan that will allow its students to help address a statewide shortage of substitute teachers. According to a press release from UW-Platteville, the university offers students the opportunity to earn an associate degree while they work on a bachelor’s degree, which meets the eligibility criteria for substitute teachers. […]
Graduate Martin Medina sits during his graduation ceremony. Medina was chosen as a student speaker. SCREENSHOT Emilie Hammer | Wisconsin State Journal Martin Medina, 39, grew up in poverty, surrounded by violence and drug trafficking. At 14, his friend died of gunshot wounds. Soon after, her father was imprisoned and deported for selling drugs to […]
January 21, 2022 4:39 p.m. Job : January 21, 2022 4:39 p.m. MILWAUKEE — More than two dozen people incarcerated in Wisconsin took a big step Friday toward rehabilitating their lives. Twenty-five men and women graduated from Milwaukee Area Technical College with associate degrees. MATC partnered with the Department of Corrections to keep the program […]
(TNS) — Interest in health and safety has transformed Genesis Batie’s life and career path. Batie, who recently graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science in Leadership from Odessa College, now works for the Texas Department of Health Services as a health environment specialist. She also earned a degree in Occupational Safety and […]
The Nursing School Almanac recently released its 2021 ranking of the best associate nursing programs in New York State, and SUNY Orange’s day and evening nursing programs in Middletown, as well as its nursing program in Newburgh, all ranked in the top twenty of “Best Associate Degrees in Nursing in New York,” beating many other […]
More than 140 students from Socorro’s ISD early high school programs celebrated their milestone achievement in earning an associate degree while still in high school with special ceremonies throughout the month of December. Mission Early College High School, Rams Early College at Montwood High School, Socorro Early College at Socorro High School and Trailblazers Early […]
The Ira C. Eaker Center for Leadership Development School of Civilian Leadership has graduated the first class of its online Civilian Associate Degree program. This first class of 88 students graduated 42 members on June 29, 2021, representing the Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Space Force, and U.S. Army Reserve, with closer of completion. Students […]
The Nursing School Almanac recently released its 2021 ranking of the best nursing programs in New York State, and SUNY Orange’s day and evening nursing programs in Middletown, as well as its Newburgh’s nursing program, all ranked in the top twenty for “Best Associate Degrees in Nursing in New York”, beating many other local community […]
ROBSTOWN, Texas – Hard work is what it takes to earn a college degree. “A lot of hard work, a lot of countless hours to study. It really wasn’t easy,” said Caleb Morales. “We had to give up our summers to go to summer school. It’s definitely not easy,” said Magen Morales. For these twins […]
LAHAINA – Lahainaluna High School is embarking on a new journey starting with the class of 2026. LHS will be the first high school in Maui to have an early college degree research program. Students will be able to earn their high school diploma and university associate degree when they graduate from Lahainaluna High School. […]
LAHAINA — Lahainaluna High School embarks on a new journey beginning with the Class of 2026. LHS will be the first high school on Maui to offer an early college degree-seeking program. Students will be able to earn their high school diploma and college associate’s degree when they graduate from Lahainaluna High School. Inspired by […]
Of them Odessa Collegiate Academy students have achieved high school graduation and associate’s degree milestones. Shaily Brant, 18, and Jason Lambert, 15, will take part in Odessa College Scheduled to start at 6 p.m. on December 10 and at 10 a.m. on December 11 in the main gymnasium of the OC Sports Center. About 300 […]
December 8 – Two Odessa Collegiate Academy students have reached the milestones of high school graduation and associate’s degree. Shaily Brant, 18, and Jason Lambert, 15, will participate in the opening of Odessa College scheduled for 6 p.m. Dec. 10 and 10 a.m. Dec. 11 in the main gymnasium of the OC Sports Center. About […]
Computers power every aspect of business, government and industry. Associate’s degrees in network administration prepare graduates for careers that ensure the smooth operation and efficiency of computer systems, security features, and software. Computer user support specialists provide technical assistance directly to end users. Network administrators manage the operation of computer systems. Website developers design, build, […]
An associate’s degree in computer science is the foundation for developing computational skills. Computer science is the study of computers and computational theory. From scanning barcodes to monitoring activity and health, computers play an essential role. CS has a range of traditional and emerging opportunities that include artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Industry professionals are in […]
To be part of the Memorial Titans football team, players must process a lot of information at high speed. Titans linebacker Jayden Fisher and lineman David Wells represent this mentality as students of Wilson Early College. Both said they wanted to make sure their future after the final whistle would be in good hands. Each […]
posted on October 29, 2021 posted on October 29, 2021 St. Vincent and the Grenadines Community College (SVGCC) has added Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Sports Science and Associate of Science (AS) in Natural Science to its list of full-time program offerings full 2021/2022. Sports and Programs Coordinator Roxell John said that through the […]
An associate’s degree in computer science trains students in computer programming, systems analysis, web development, and network administration. The affordable degree offers a high return on investment for professionals interested in IT careers. Our guide reviews everything prospective computer science majors need to know before starting an associate degree. What is an associate degree in […]
Whether you’re looking for a new career or returning to school after years in the workforce, understanding the types of associate degrees available is an important first step on your path to higher education. Earning an associate degree can increase your earning potential, reduce your risk of unemployment, and help you pursue higher education. “For […]
Posted: Oct 12, 2021 / 3:51 PM CDT / Update: Oct 12, 2021 / 3:51 PM CDT JACKSON, Mississippi (WJTV) – Washtenaw Community College (WCC), Jackson State University (JSU), Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) and Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) have announced a partnership to create a path to success for students transfer of […]
Bachelor’s degree holders earn an average of $2.8 million over their lifetime Washington, DC, Oct. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Workers with higher levels of education tend to earn more than those with less education, but that’s not always the case. Earnings depend on many factors in addition to education, including age, field of study, […]
Taking a U-turn on the two-year degree program, the University of Karachi (KU) on Friday announced the admission schedule for the two-year associate degree program in its affiliated colleges. After approving the policy, KU’s Academic Council recently changed the nomenclature of its two-year BA, BSc, and BCom programs as Associate of Arts Degree, Associate of […]
Posted: 02/09/2021 00:01:38 I am writing in response to statements made by Representative Linda Tanner (D-Georges Mills) to the NH House Education Committee regarding associate degree nurses. Let me start by saying that my son, after serving in the US Navy as a corpsman, assigned to a US Marine Unit, earned his associate’s degree, after […]
CLINTON – Kevin Cook battled nerves and the graduation tassel swaying before his eyes as he spoke on behalf of his 10 classmates to the small crowd that had gathered for the first launch ceremony of the Campbell University Correctional Education Program at the Sampson Correctional Facility on Tuesday. But he pulled those nerves — […]
When Demitrius Herron arrived at the Young Offender System almost six years ago he was determined to spend his time behind bars to get a degree, but was told there was no chance he could because of curricula cuts . On Wednesday, Herron was among nine students at LaVista Youth Prison and Women’s Prison who […]
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Alabama — the Civilian Leadership Development School to Ira C. Eaker Center for Leadership Development graduated from the first class of its online civil associate degree program. This first class of 88 students graduated 42 members on June 29, 2021, representing the Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Space Force, and U.S. […]
MCHENRY – Garrett College has awarded Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts in Education, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, and Associate of Science in Engineering degrees to the following students at the start of May. AA, Arts and Sciences: Fine and Performing Arts: Katie M. Cantrell, summa cum laude, McHenry, and Patrick Q. […]
Hagen Walker graduated from Davenport North High School with his diploma and two associate degrees from Eastern Iowa Community College. Hagen Walker graduated from Davenport North High School with his diploma and two associate degrees from Eastern Iowa Community College. The new Davenport Community Schools logo. Hagen Walker graduated from Davenport North High School with […]
KILLEEN, Texas – In 2015, the Killeen Independent School District and Central Texas College partnered to open the first Early College High School in the Killeen, Fort Hood area. Students of Early College High School have the option to leave high school with associate’s degrees and attend college debt-free. Almost 400 students have received their […]
Job : June 8, 2021 / 8:11 a.m. PDT / Update: June 8, 2021 / 12:45 p.m. PDT BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — More than 100 Kern County high school students will graduate from Bakersfield College with associate degrees this spring. The college said it had 102 high school graduates who also earned associate degrees through […]
Southeastern Regional recently announced that 10 members of the Class of 2021 will receive an Associate of Science, High School Diploma and Professional Certificate by the end of June. In addition to an academic and professional curriculum, students also participated in internships and/or received several industry-recognized degrees in their career study programs. Southeast Elders Stefany […]
Mountain Pine High School seniors Jessica Gobel and Alina Hendrix and Lakeside High School senior Jordan Lyle graduated from high school while earning their associate degrees from National Park College. All three students attended the NPC through concurrent credit offerings at their high school, allowing them to gain the college experience and start their high […]
Salem County Vocational and Technical School seniors who earned associate degrees from Salem Community College are, left to right, Madeline Melle, Sierra Schneider, Joelle Martins, Delia Delgado Martinez, Amanda Gigante and Makayla Richman. (Not pictured: Jeff Proud.)Charles Erhardt/CSC Seven high school students earned associate’s degrees from Salem Community College on May 19, a month before […]
Julia Farley describes having a normal childhood until her sophomore year at The Enrichment Cooperative in Bryant, when things got a little awry. What went sideways was his spine. Doctors found she had spinal scoliosis, an S- or C-shaped curvature of the spine. “I had just had a growth spurt,” Farley said. She was scheduled […]
Gateway Community & Technical College awarded more than 1,900 diplomas to more than 1,300 graduating candidates and 84 General Equivalency Diplomas (GEDs) during the college’s launch celebration at Gateway’s Boone Campus. Gateway celebrates its 20th anniversary. Since its inception in 2001, Gateway has awarded nearly 24,000 degrees, diplomas and certificates to more than 12,800 graduates. […]
Career Magnet Academy set a new record this year for the number of seniors graduating from community college before high school. KNOX COUNTY, Tennessee – Ten Knox County students now have two-year college degrees before they even graduate from high school. This sets a new record for the school system. The path to success is […]
The inaugural cohort of Cy-Fair ISD’s College Academy will also graduate from Cypress Lakes High School on May 29. (Courtesy of Lone Star College-CyFair) As hundreds of Cypress Lakes High School students cross the stage at Cy-Fair FCU Stadium on Saturday, May 29 to receive their high school diplomas, 85 will also have graduated with […]
Through the ongoing partnership between Rowan College of South Jersey and the Gloucester County Institute of Technology, 24 high school students earned their associate degrees in their senior year. GCIT students begin earning college credit in their second year through the dual credit option, and they begin earning college credit for courses taken in high […]
Launch U allows students in grades 10-12 to simultaneously attend classes at their regular high schools for part of the day and college classes at Kent ISD. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The first cohort of students enrolled in Kent ISD’s Launch U program will soon be earning associate’s degrees, along with their high school diplomas. […]
History is full of successful people who forged their own path away from traditional education. Despite what our culture, your parents, or your own inner critic tells you, there are plenty of high-paying jobs that don’t require a bachelor’s degree. Now, although you don’t need a particular bachelor’s degree, you do need education. Some jobs […]
The spring 2021 semester appeared to be a record high for student enrollment at Fullerton College in the past decade. According to Joseph Ramirez, acting director of Fullerton College’s Office of Institutional Effectiveness, student enrollment for the current spring semester is 19,734, down 7.2% from the spring semester. previous spring. In the fall 2020 semester, […]
A pair of college-appropriate associate degree programs could come to Gateway Technical College in the coming years as officials look for opportunities to bolster enrollment numbers and meet local demand. The Gateway District Board on Thursday gave college administrators the go-ahead to continue a lengthy process of seeking state-level authority to offer two new degrees […]
Washington High School will join East Central College’s Early College Academy if the public school district’s budget permits, after Board of Education approval Feb. 24. After earning 60 credits at ECC, participating students would receive their Associate of Arts degree at the same time as they graduate from high school, said Megen Strubberg, director of […]
With so much going on around City College, The Channels would like to provide one place for the most important information. We will be compiling a weekly list of current and upcoming events to keep readers up to date with campus news. Image courtesy of SBCC. -Santa Barbara City College was ranked at No. 11 […]
by: Rick Albin, WOODTV.com Staff Job : February 2, 2021 / 1:53 PM EST / Update: February 2, 2021 / 5:30 PM EST LANSING, Mich. (WOOD) — The state is launching a $30 million program to boost Michigan’s workforce and give people the opportunity to advance their careers. It’s called the Michigan Reconnect program, and […]
Support from some educators D’Youville has support for his proposal from Buffalo Public Schools officials and other educators, including the former dean of a similar program run by Houghton College in Buffalo for refugee and immigrant students. Gregory A. Lodinsky, principal of Leonardo da Vinci High School, a Buffalo public school located on the D’Youville […]
PLYMOUTH – Quincy College and the National Association of Government Employees have agreed to work collaboratively to provide NAGE members with affordable pathways to educational opportunities focused on career advancement. Quincy College will provide NAGE members with access to online credit courses leading to the award of professional certificates and associate degrees. NAGE members and […]
VINCENNES and WEST LAFAYETTE, India – University of Vincennes announced a partnership with Purdue University Online Learning Program (P-CAP) to provide two online associate degree programs and an online cybersecurity certificate for students enrolled in Purdue’s innovative learning program. Vincennes is the only university offering the possibility of obtaining cumulative study programs at the level […]
A new college at Drake University will offer two-year associate degrees in multiple disciplines in an effort to expand access to higher education in central Iowa. John Dee Bright College will aim to welcome “a diverse range of students who often have not seen Drake as their potential college,” Drake President Marty Martin said Tuesday. […]
Bridgeport, CT – Housatonic Community College (HCC) was recently named one of the best colleges in the nation for helping minority students earn their associate degrees. The study, Top 100 Minority Associate Degree Producers report, was conducted by Diversity: issues in higher educationand ranks HCC among the top producers of degrees for African Americans in […]
By Claire CorneliusFor signal Trinity Classical Academy has awarded associate degrees to five 2020 graduates through Trinity’s Dual Credit Program in conjunction with Colorado Christian University. Trinity has been a dual credit partner with CCU for five years, but this promotion was the first time Trinity students have taken advantage of the associate degree option. […]
Private, for-profit schools could be a good option for students looking to make a big impact on their salary in a short time. DENVER — A two-year degree can really pay off — if you’re enrolled in a nursing or dental program, that is, or if you’re interested in working in criminal justice. That’s the […]
TRANQUILITY, Calif. (KFSN) — A Valley student is on to great things after graduating from Tranquility High School. Kimberly Valadez said she will never forget the moment she received her acceptance letter to Cornell University. “I started shaking immediately,” Valadez said. “I couldn’t believe it. I read it over and over again.” At just 16, […]
Nine Boone County students earn high school diplomas and associate degrees at the same time Updated: 7:08 a.m. EDT June 10, 2020 Nine Boone County high school students earned their associate’s degrees while graduating this year. Students earned college credits at Gateway Community and Technical College while in high school. The students attended the university […]
Obtaining four university degrees in two years is an achievement in itself. Now imagine doing it at 13. That’s exactly what Jack Rico, a 13-year-old from California, did. Last week, Rico became Fullerton College’s youngest graduate in the school’s 107-year history. He has earned degrees in History, Human Expression, Social Behavior and Social Sciences, while […]
With his love for video games and his little arguments with his older sister, Jack Rico could look like any other 13-year-old boy. But Rico is anything but average: the teenager has just earned four associate degrees – and he’s done it in just two years. Rico graduated from Fullerton College in California last weekend, […]
A 13-year-old boy has become the youngest California college graduate with four associate degrees and a perfect 4.0 GPA. Jack Rico now plans to study at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas on a full scholarship. Young Jack graduated four degrees in two years from Fullerton College in Southern California to become the youngest graduate […]
A 13-year-old who graduated last week from a California community college with four associate degrees and a 4.0 GPA plans to continue his education at UNLV. Jack Rico graduated in two years from Fullerton College in Southern California, becoming the youngest graduate in school history. “It was a really fun and interesting experience,” Jack said […]
Think about what you were doing when you were 13, what you had accomplished… Maybe some good grades or a fun haircut. Or, in my case, mastering how to eat rice with chopsticks. I was proud of it before, but now that I’ve read about a 13 year old college graduate boy with not one, […]
ASH FORK, Arizona – As high school students in Arizona struggled to transition their final term of high school to online learning, five Ash Fork High School seniors successfully transitioned to online learning to earn associate degrees at Yavapai College. Seniors Evelyn Acosta, Marco Ayala, Brooke Dziubla, Alex Keele, and Christopher Vazquez served as part […]
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) — Miranda Nale is a high school student at Whitharral ISD, but last Friday she earned her associate of arts degree in general studies from South Plains College (SPC), two weeks before she was due to graduate from high school to school. SPC said Nale is one of about 40 seniors who […]
When Kilgore College held its spring commencement ceremony on Friday, 36 of the graduates still had not graduated from Longview High School. These students – part of the first class from Longview High to complete a dual-credit program established four years ago – are expected to graduate from high school at 7:30 p.m. this Friday […]
North Central Texas College’s cosmetology department has received approval from the Board of Regents to offer an Associate of Applied Science degree in cosmetology, the college announced this week. Previously, the department offered certificate courses that allowed students to become licensed cosmetologists. Students wishing to complete their associate’s degree in cosmetology can choose from three […]
To research Report: More students are pursuing certificates and associate degrees By Dian Schaffhausen 11/02/20 More students pursue certificates and associate degrees than bachelor’s degrees in the United States, and they tend to be more diverse in terms of race and ethnicity, economic status, and age. This is the general conclusion of a […]
U.S. students began earning associate’s degrees and certificates at a rate equal to bachelor’s degrees as early as 2016. Recently analyzed data from this year shows that colleges awarded 1.95 million associate’s degrees and certificates combined, compared to 1.92 million bachelor’s degrees. Georgetown University’s Center on Education and Workforce (CEW) published these findings in The […]