The governor plans to establish a guaranteed admissions program to Connecticut State Universities and make advanced placement courses more accessible.
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Best of 2020: Why does community college enrollment look so different this year? COVID
Connecticut’s 12 community colleges have seen a 15% drop in enrollment this fall, far higher than the state universities.
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If COVID-19 makes campus life less attractive, CT universities will pay a stiff price
If the coronavirus changes students’ attitudes toward residential life, the state’s public university’s and colleges face severe financial risk.
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College financial aid applications down 16% this school year
Fewer high school seniors are applying for college financial aid, largely due to the uncertainty of the COVID era.
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Jane Gates appointed CSCU interim president
The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities Board of Regents appointed Jane Gates to serve as the system’s interim president.
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CT’s extreme inequality poses major obstacle to sustainable ‘inclusive’ growth
Connecticut’s extreme disparities in income and wealth will block sustainable, inclusive growth until officials overhaul its regressive tax system.
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UConn halts free tuition program amid surging budget deficits
Citing gaping deficits caused by the pandemic, UConn announced Wednesday it is discontinuing its free tuition program after one year.
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Lawmakers eye higher ed, nonprofits for state bailout as COVID continues
Lawmakers say the state should help programs, like higher education, beset by the COVID pandemic. Will the governor agree?
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CSCU faculty and students ask for emergency funding after budget cuts
Students and faculty from the CSCU system called for provide emergency funding after budget cuts.
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Community colleges will largely drain their reserves with no state bailout or union givebacks in sight
Connecticut’s state universities and community colleges are in fiscal crisis because of a pandemic-related enrollment drop.
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Why does community college enrollment look so different this year? COVID
Connecticut’s 12 community colleges have seen a 15% drop in enrollment this fall, far higher than the state universities.
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‘Budget crisis’ at community colleges, state universities, prompts request for $69 million bailout
The Connecticut State College and Universities are in ‘critical’ financial condition, President Mark Ojakian says.
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Connecticut has its worst single-day bump in coronavirus cases in months
Nearly 2% of Connecticut’s coronavirus test results came back positive Tuesday, but the weekly average is much lower.
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‘Small gathering’ at CCSU results in weekly COVID rate above 3 percent
The school linked the spike in positive cases to a “small outdoor gathering” of 15 students at an off-campus apartment.
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UConn could face largest budget shortfall in school’s history
School administrators said Friday they need the state’s help to close a $74 million budget deficit.