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Oberlin, Ohio just became the newest member of a regional network helping buildings cut their carbon footprint in half by 2030. The city and Oberlin College are teaming up to tackle commercial buildings, which produce more than half of local emissions.
Twelve high school seniors in Magoffin County, Kentucky just received scholarships worth up to $80,000 total to pursue their college dreams. Two local families are honoring loved ones by making sure finances don't stand between talented students and their futures.
In California's small town of Corning, 226 graduates walked across the stage Friday night with nearly $500,000 in scholarships and a stunning college commitment rate. Almost every single senior is continuing their education, proving that big dreams thrive in small towns.
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.
A sophomore from tiny Olivet, South Dakota, is making waves in college track and field, scoring personal bests against Division I competition. Ashton Massey's journey from rural Menno High School to national qualifying status shows how small towns produce big talent.
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.
Nine Massachusetts college students spent six months working with local governments on clean energy projects, gaining real career experience while helping their communities tackle climate goals. The new fellowship program is bridging the gap between student passion and municipal needs.
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.
South Louisiana Community College just earned national recognition for the fifth time in a row, while its innovative approach to serving eight different communities landed it in the top 10 for another prestigious award. The secret? Listening to what each town actually needs.
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.
A small-town college foundation just raised $174,425 at a local stampede, breaking all previous records while proving rural communities show up big for students. The money will help fund scholarships and support across Northern British Columbia's Peace Region.
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.
A Massachusetts charter school is helping students earn up to 60 college credits before they even receive their high school diploma. New Heights Charter Public School celebrated a decade of giving Brockton teens a head start on higher education.
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.
India is transforming how it thinks about scholarships, moving them from an afterthought to a core strategy for getting more students into college. The shift comes as the country works to raise college enrollment from 29.5% to 50%, recognizing that building classrooms isn't enough if students can't afford to fill them.
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