Tag: Community College of Baltimore County

Native Americans

Institutions Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day

Oct. 12 marks the federal holiday of Columbus Day. However, given explorer Christopher Columbus’ ties to colonization, racism and enslavement, many cities and states have instead chosen to observe Indigenous Peoples Day. To honor the history of Native Americans, four-year universities and community colleges across the country held virtual Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations.

October 13, 2020

Community Colleges

$10 Million Grant Helps 16 Maryland Community Colleges Amid COVID-19

To support individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Larry Hogan announced $10 million in funding for 16 Maryland community colleges to support individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic through workforce development and certification programs.

September 28, 2020

News Roundup

Community College of Baltimore County Awarded $213,237 for Nursing Scholarships

Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) has received a three-year, $213,237 grant to fund scholarships for continuing education students who are pursuing a Certified Nursing Assistant or Geriatric Nursing Assistant Certificate. Gifted by the Leonard and Helen R. Stulman Foundation, the grant supports the Stulman GNA Scholars Initiative to fulfill the growing demand for professionals […]

April 29, 2020

News Roundup

Maryland Colleges Receive $49M in Grant Funding

The Maryland Board of Public Works approved $49 million in grant funding for the state’s higher education institutions. The four capital grants, administered by the Maryland Department of General Services’ Capital Grants Division, will go to Anne Arundel Community College, Allegany College of Maryland, the Community College of Baltimore County and Montgomery College. Anne Arundel […]

September 5, 2019

Community Colleges

McPhail Rallies Around College Access

Dr. Christine Johnson McPhail, who became a pioneer in the community college world in 1998 and has gone on to blaze more trails in higher education, is the 2018 Diverse Champions winner.

April 16, 2018

Community Colleges

CCBC Finding Student Success at Accelerated Pace

The Community College of Baltimore County’s accelerated learning program has proved successful for students, despite the mired state of remedial education.

July 6, 2015

Community Colleges

Accelerated Learning Program Pushes the Envelope

The Community College of Baltimore’s Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) has quickened the path towards credit-bearing courses for students in developmental writing classes and inspired other colleges to adopt a similar program.

May 5, 2015