From sea to shining sea, we hope your Fourth of July is filled with family, friends, and fireworks! Our offices will be closed today, Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. We hope you have a wonderful holiday!

Otero College is offering a free financial literacy micro-credential through a partnership with Colorado Community College System and the National Endowment for Financial Education. Read more at otero.edu/otero-college-….

85% of evicted student parents never finish a bachelor’s degree and often earn much less later. This research calls for action to remove barriers and support these students. Read the story: insidehighered.com/news/students/…

Today, I toured Red Rocks Community College and Warren Tech to highlight our strong STEM workforce and hands-on learning in aerospace and quantum industries. In Colorado, we are doing the work today to make sure our students are ready for the jobs of tomorrow. Colorado is home to a strong and

Governor Polis recently toured Red Rocks Community College's Warren Tech facilities, seeing firsthand how students are training for careers in aerospace, healthcare, and other in-demand fields. Check out the full story about his visit and Red Rocks’ impact: hoodline.com/2025/07/govern…

The State Board has named Dr. Marielena DeSanctis as the sole finalist for CCCS Chancellor. She brings 26+ years of experience across K–12, higher ed, and workforce development—and would be the first Latina to lead CCCS. More: cccs.edu/press-releases… #HigherEdLeadership

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Marielena DeSanctis on being named the sole finalist for Chancellor of the Colorado Community College System! Colorado Community College System A passionate and proven leader, Dr. DeSanctis has made a lasting impact at the Community College of Denver and beyond through her

I am thrilled to congratulate Dr. Marielena DeSanctis for being named the sole finalist for Chancellor of the Colorado Community College System (Colorado Community College System). Our world-class Community College system is important for our economy, students, and workforce. Community colleges open doors

Today, Dr. Marie DeSanctis, the sole finalist for CCCS Chancellor, addressed a State Capitol panel on economic justice, education & workforce access. Amid federal aid uncertainty, she stressed CCCS isn’t just adapting—we’re shaping the future. With over half our students on aid,

Larimer County is racing to close its behavioral health gap. This month, FRCC launches stackable one-semester certs, online with hands-on labs, to train behavioral health assistants & clinic support staff. Learn more: cccs.edu/workforce-deve…

Workforce Pell is here. Colorado Community College System is already ahead with a behavioral health training program connecting learners to jobs. Strong collaboration will be key to making short-term Pell work. cccs.edu/workforce-deve…

.Colorado Northwestern Community College is going 100% zero-textbook-cost this Fall 2025! Fully zero-textbook-cost AA & AS degrees using only OER, saving students thousands! Their faculty-led effort won the 2025 Governor’s Award for Institutional Advancement. Learn more: cccs.edu/campus-spotlig…

Colorado Online is raising the bar for #OnlineLearning. Recognized with the WCET WOW Award, CCCS is proving that innovation + access = workforce-ready education. Learn how they’re shaping the future of higher ed: cccs.edu/cccs-news/colo… #EmpoweredTalent #CCsTransform

The Colorado Community College System has awarded $2.3 million in grants to expand career and technical education across Colorado. These investments will strengthen student pathways into high-demand careers and address workforce needs. cccs.edu/press-releases…

From a 1.6 high school GPA to valedictorian at CCDEdu, Emanuel Walker’s journey shows the power of community college. He shared his story on Denver7 & CPR’s Real Talk. Watch here: cccs.edu/student-storie…

It’s official: Dr. Marielena DeSanctis (Marie DeSanctis) has been appointed Chancellor of Colorado Community College System! She begins Oct. 1, bringing bold leadership to one of the nation’s largest community college systems. Learn more: cccs.edu/press-releases… #HigherEdLeadership #Colorado

Today, Interim Chancellor Diane Duffy has announced that Peter Lindstrom, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at the Community College of Denver, will serve as CCD’s Interim President beginning October 1, 2025. With more than 15 years of service to CCDEdu, Lindstrom

CCCS is proud to be a Hispanic-Serving System, with more than half of our colleges designated as Hispanic-Serving Institutions and a handful that are emerging HSIs. During #HSIWeek, we celebrate our students, faculty, and partners who create a culture of belonging and drive