The nation's community colleges falter as enrollment plunges

The 2-year institutions are far cheaper than four-year schools yet consumers are abandoning them in droves.

• Apr 3, 2023

Dems weigh cuts to $3.5 trillion spending bill

After a series of meetings at the White House with lawmakers, new details are emerging about possible cuts to the $3.5 trillion spending bill, in areas like community college tuition and guaranteed paid family leave. Nancy Cordes reports from the White House.

• Oct 20, 2021
• 2:13

It's not easy to surprise Steve Hartman, but a Fort Worth, Texas, man and his dogs did just that while he was "On The Road"

It's not easy to surprise Steve Hartman, but a Fort Worth, Texas, man and his dogs did just that while he was "On The Road"

• Oct 2, 2015
• 2:15

White House economic adviser talks Biden's plan

President Biden says the framework of his Build Back Better plan includes historic investments in the American people. Jared Bernstein, a member of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the deal.

• Oct 28, 2021
• 6:16

Biden to unveil family, student aid plans

President Biden is introducing a new family care plan, built with free pre-school and community college. Weijia Jiang reports on the latest details and previews the president's first speech to Congress tonight.

• Apr 28, 2021
• 2:58

Amid protests, President Obama visited Roseburg, Oregon today to console families of the victims from last week's college massacre

Amid protests, President Obama visited Roseburg, Oregon today to console families of the victims from last week's college massacre. CBS News correspondent John Blackstone reports.

• Oct 9, 2015
• 2:02

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the October 2, 2015 edition

President Obama ordered flags flown at half-mast for the nine killed at a community college in Oregon; It's not easy to surprise Steve Hartman, but a Fort Worth, Texas, man and his dogs did just that while he was "On The Road".

• Oct 2, 2015
• 20:50

Investigators said more than a dozen weapons were found in Chris Harper Mercer’s possession including a Smith and Wesson, Taurus .40 caliber pistol, Glock 19, and a rifle

Investigators said more than a dozen weapons were found in Chris Harper Mercer’s possession including a Smith and Wesson, Taurus .40 caliber pistol, Glock 19, and a rifle. All of them were purchased legally. Mercer also had the type of steel-plated body armor worn by police. Neighbors say he was depressed, reports Jeff Pegues.

• Oct 2, 2015
• 3:02

President Obama ordered flags flown at half-mast for the nine killed at a community college in Oregon

President Obama ordered flags flown at half-mast for the nine killed at a community college in Oregon. Late Friday, officials released the names and images of the dead. Nine others were wounded, including Chris Mintz, a hero who was shot as he tried to stop the gunman. John Blackstone reports from Roseburg, Oregon.

• Oct 2, 2015
• 2:40

Law enforcement sources have identified 26-year-old Chris Harper Mercer as the gunman in a shooting that killed at least 10 at Umpqua Community College in Oregon

Law enforcement sources have identified 26-year-old Chris Harper Mercer as the gunman in a shooting that killed at least 10 at Umpqua Community College in Oregon. CBS News affiliate KOIN reporter Chris Woodard spoke to CBSN about the latest details.

• Oct 1, 2015
• 6:57

During remarks on yet another deadly shooting on a school campus, President Obama challenged media outlets to compare gun violence to terror deaths in the U.S. Vox Media's Zach Beauchamp fulfilled the President's request

During remarks on yet another deadly shooting on a school campus, President Obama challenged media outlets to compare gun violence to terror deaths in the U.S.

• Oct 1, 2015
• 0:54

The full episode of the CBS Evening news from October 1, 2015 edition

A deadly mass shooting has left at least 10 people killed and 7 wounded in Southwestern Oregon on the Umpqua Community College campus; an almost mythical Nazi gold train from World War II is believed to have been found in Southwest Poland

• Oct 1, 2015
• 20:45

A shooter at Umpqua Community College in Oregon has killed 10 and critically injured more than a dozen others

A shooter at Umpqua Community College in Oregon has killed 10 and critically injured more than a dozen others. CBS News homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues and former FBI Assistant Director Ron Hosko spoke to CBSN about the attack.

• Oct 1, 2015
• 6:22

President Obama spent the past few weeks touring the country revealing topics he'll cover in his State of the Union address on Tuesday

President Obama spent the past few weeks touring the country revealing topics he'll cover in his State of the Union address on Tuesday. CBS News compiled the highlights in this 90-second primer.

• Jan 19, 2015
• 1:31

The goal is to make a college education more accessible

President Obama will announce a plan Friday for two years of free community college. The goal is to make a college education more accessible. It will take legislation -- and approval -- from a Republican-led Congress to make this happen, and the White House knows that is a high hurdle. Bill Plante reports.

• Jan 9, 2015
• 2:20

Biden team looks to infrastructure proposal

President Biden's economic advisers are expected to brief him on a new proposal they say will create U.S. jobs. It reportedly includes about $1 trillion in spending on improvements to roads, bridges and the cellular network. More funding could be included for investments like free community college, universal pre-K and paid family leave. Nancy Cordes shares the details.

• Mar 23, 2021
• 1:33

Community college a smart alternative

The college admissions scandal turned a harsh spotlight on just how far some parents will go to get their kids into college. But it's also brought a fresh look at whether four-year colleges are right for all students. In our School Matters series, Kenneth Craig explores community college programs that advocates argue have long been undervalued.

• Jun 7, 2019
• 1:40

Free college programs sound great, but do they work?

The movement to provide free tuition is gaining steam nationwide even as questions about effectiveness remain

• Oct 1, 2018

Florida county tries unconventional approach to fill teacher vacancies

Nationwide, about 20 to 30 percent of new teachers leave the profession within their first five years

• Aug 9, 2018

The top 10 jobs for Americans without college degrees

Pockets of good jobs are out there for high school grads or those with associate's degrees, but skills are needed

• Aug 22, 2017

Trump's plan to fill jobs via apprenticeships

He wants companies and schools to team up to fill positions that need specific training, but without more federal money

• Jun 13, 2017

Getting the biggest bang for your college buck

Figuring out if a particular degree from a particular school is worth the expense is a big key to staying in your budget

• Feb 13, 2017

Feds give 800 for-profit colleges failing grades

Education Dept. says the schools could lose federal funds if they don’t take measures to help boost their graduates’ pay

• Jan 20, 2017

Workers with no college degree fall further behind than ever

The income disparity they suffer is now the widest on record, a gap that extends to other key traits, like marriage

• Jan 13, 2017

Will Trump make college more affordable?

Beyond wanting to abolish the Department of Education, his plans are vague -- but you shouldn't wait on your own efforts

• Nov 14, 2016

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