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A self-imposed break from racing during the pandemic helped him to further connect with his Indigenous culture.

What Higher Ed Can Bring to Closing the Digital Divide Community and technical colleges are particularly well-suited to partnering with governments to bring broadband and digital literacy to underserved urban and rural communities. April 26, 2021 •  ShutterstockIn December, Congress did something rare by today’s standards: In bipartisan action, lawmakers approved $900 billion in a second COVID-19 relief package , of which $7 billion was set aside for broadband. Now, President Joe Biden ha...

A view of Central Wyoming Colleges campus The Wyoming Community College System was already struggling with budget cuts before the COVID-19 pandemic turned the world upside down. The systems budget was about $54 million in the hole at $236 million, through a combination of cuts and revenues not keeping pace with inflation. Now, its down about $94 million, according to Sandra Caldwell, executive director of the Wyoming Community College Commission. Declines in oil and gas revenue -- among othe...