Colleges across the state are going to online classes, and for many students, that means heading home to parents. But for some students, that’s not an option. Take the 69 students at Fresno State who are current or former foster care youth. They’re all part of an academic support program …
Read More »Merced College’s ‘food forest’ takes root
Even halfway planted, the full scope of the Merced College Los Banos campus Food Forest requires a little imagination. The initial planting of the one-acre semicircle, which took place in … Click to Continue »
Read More »He’s in prison on multiple charges. And he’s Merced College’s student of the month
Fourth grade was the last year Benito Gutierrez finished a full year of school. He got his GED diploma while in juvenile hall and has never tried to peruse an … Click to Continue »
Read More »They didn’t double-space their grant proposals, so these colleges will lose millions
A failure to double-check the rules will cost colleges and universities around $ 10 million, and thousands of low-income students tutoring and mentoring opportunities. The Upward Bound program, a grant offered … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced College’s president discusses his priorities at a reception
Maintaining an accreditation footing and educating the county’s workforce rank high on the list of priorities of Merced College, the new president said this week at a reception held in … Click to Continue »
Read More »Corinthian Colleges, Inc. Closes Doors to 16,000 Students
The company, which owns Heald College, announced to students Sunday it’s ceasing operations and discontinuing instruction at all locations. Those locations include 10 Heald College campuses in California, leaving many to wonder what’s next.
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