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State Board Launches Transformation Committee to Drive Statewide Innovation Across Community CollegesThe State Board of Community Colleges has formed a Transformation Committee to modernize operations, technology, and student services across all 58 colleges. The committee will guide major initiatives to improve efficiency, data integration, and workforce connections statewide.Read More

NC College Connect creates clear path to college for eligible NC studentsNew direct admission program offers eligible students an easier way to higher education.Read More

State Board of Community Colleges to meet August 14th-15thThe N.C. State Board of Community Colleges will convene August 14–15 in Raleigh, featuring a special presentation on the military’s impact on North Carolina’s economy, committee meetings, and a full board session. Meetings are open to the public and will be live streamed.Read More

Looney, Kane Re-elected to Top Leadership Roles on State Board of Community CollegesThe State Board of Community Colleges has unanimously re-elected Tom Looney as Chair and John Kane as Vice Chair, reaffirming their leadership during a time of significant transformation. With a focus on workforce alignment and innovation, the Board also named new committee chairs to help guide North Carolina’s 58 community colleges forward.Read More

Finance Committee to meet virtually on August 11, 2025The State Board Finance Committee will be held on August 11, 2025.Read More

North Carolina Community College System President Jeff Cox Announces RetirementDr. Jeff Cox, president of the North Carolina Community College System, has announced plans to retire at the end of the fiscal year in June 2026.Read More

State Board of Proprietary Schools Meeting AgendaThis is the agenda for the State Board of Proprietary School Meeting agenda on August 1, 2025.Read More

North Carolina Community College System Announces New Members to the State Board of Community CollegesRALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges has appointed six new members, adding deep expertise in fields ranging from health care and education to construction and corporate leadership. The new appointees—Dr. David Lowry, Dr. Dale McInnis, Stacy Griffin, Scott Ottman, Terry K. Yeargan, and student leader Bannock Scott—bring a shared commitment to expanding educational opportunity and strengthening workforce readiness across the state’s 58 community colleges.Read More

New Federal Law Expands Access to Short-Term Job Training for North CaroliniansA new federal law expands Pell Grants to cover short-term job training programs, helping more North Carolinians access fast, affordable paths to in-demand careers starting in July 2026.Read More