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Police arrested a suspect Wednesday following the shooting death of a community college student on the University of Arizona campus Sept. 22.
—Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 26 Sep. 2024
Invest in Digital Literacy for Everyday Americans: By prioritizing blockchain education in public schools and community colleges, Harris could ensure that everyday Americans have the knowledge to safely and confidently engage with the digital economy.
—Tonya Evans, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
The bill would have prohibited UC, CSU and California community colleges from disqualifying any student for campus job opportunities due to their failure to provide proof of federal work authorization.
—Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2024
While the bill had garnered support from organizations like the California Faculty Association and the Student Senate for California Community Colleges, several community college districts and the California State University system opposed it.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1922, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of community college was
in 1922
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“Community college.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/community%20college. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
community college
noun
: a public junior college that fits its instruction to the community's needs
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