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More than forty students at Bay College celebrated academic excellence at the 18th annual TRIO dinner, earning recognition for achieving a 3.0 GPA or higher. The event brought together students, families, and staff to slow down and celebrate hard-earned success.
St. Petersburg College just proved community colleges are economic powerhouses, generating $3.5 billion for Tampa Bay and supporting one in every 60 jobs in the region. The numbers show what happens when students learn job-ready skills that match what local employers actually need.
Bay College in Michigan is rolling out the red carpet for students who've worked hard to earn a 3.0 GPA or higher. The celebration includes a keynote from local author J.L. Hyde and recognizes students who've overcome barriers to succeed in college.
Great Bay Community College just celebrated a major milestone with 288 students earning degrees and certificates at its 80th commencement ceremony. Nearly 200 graduates walked across the stage in Portsmouth, surrounded by cheering families who watched their loved ones achieve dreams that often took years of hard work to realize.
Students once too shy to speak in class are now winning national competitions, earning top scholarships, and delivering commencement speeches. Bay College's TRIO program is turning hesitant freshmen into confident leaders.
Five students from a small Michigan college swept competitive statewide scholarships, then delivered speeches in front of peers from across the state. For many, it was their first time speaking at such a major event.
Students in Bay College's TRIO support program swept campus awards this year, from valedictorian honors to national competitions. Many arrived at college uncertain about their abilities but left as confident leaders and scholars.
A Kentucky college cheer team just made school history by claiming their first-ever national championship after staging an impressive comeback in the finals. Six graduating seniors led Georgetown College to victory at the UCA College Nationals in Orlando, proving years of dedication can pay off in spectacular fashion.
While small liberal arts colleges shutter nationwide, Maine's College of the Atlantic is charting a different course with a $95 million endowment and programs that keep students coming. The Bar Harbor school's new interim president says smart planning is paying off when others can't stay afloat.
Anna Roessner shattered her conference record in her very first college meet, clocking 7.36 seconds in the 60-meter dash. The Hillsdale College freshman is already ranked first nationally in Division II and named Freshman of the Year.
Springfield College's athletic department just shattered fundraising records for the second year running, with over 1,600 donors rallying to support student athletes. The giving day triumph helped push the entire college past $1 million in donations for the first time ever.
A small Montana college just extended the most dominant streak in collegiate forensics history. The Carroll College Talking Saints claimed their 36th consecutive regional championship while celebrating kindness and hard work.
Top-ranked Denison University shut out Endicott College 6-0 in the opening game of the NCAA Division III College World Series Championship. The Big Red are now one win away from claiming their first national title in program history.
Four everyday heroes just received $50,000 each from the Tampa Bay Lightning to support local nonprofits making a difference. Since 2011, the program has now granted over $35 million to 721 organizations across the Tampa Bay area.
Underdog Tennessee softball defeated reigning national champion Texas 6-3 in their opening game at the Women's College World Series. Freshman Elsa Morrison launched a three-run homer on her very first pitch, and junior pitcher Sage Mardjetko shut down one of college softball's most powerful offenses.
Davidson College turned Random Acts of Kindness Day into a campus-wide celebration of compassion. Students, faculty, and staff gathered to honor the generosity that defines their community.
Fullerton College just celebrated its 69th annual ceremony recognizing outstanding students who excelled in academics, competition, personal growth, and community service. Two exceptional students earned the top honor of Distinguished Student of the Year.
Every single senior at Southland College Prep Charter High School in Chicago's south suburbs is heading to college with scholarship offers totaling $54 million. It's the 13th year in a row the school has achieved 100 percent college acceptance.
Santa Fe College just received one of the nation's first "Opportunity College" designations for helping diverse students earn 30% higher wages than average. Only two community colleges in Florida earned this top distinction from Carnegie Classifications.
Mid Michigan College just wrapped its best winter sports season ever, with basketball teams reaching nationals and a bowler becoming the school's first All-American. The women's basketball team went undefeated in conference play while bowling's Paige Vallad and Evan Daly rewrote the record books.
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