In the Moment, May 27, 2021 Show 1058. Lake Area Technical College in Watertown has recently received a gift of $10 million from author and philanthropist
The 100 Best Community Colleges in America
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On 5/16/21 at 8:00 AM EDT
With college costs mounting and student debt remaining a hot topic of conversation, public opinion on four-year colleges has begun to shift, as people contemplate whether they are in fact the only or best option for all students. An estimated 8.7 million undergraduates enrolled in public, two-year colleges during the 2016–17 academic year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. A 2019 study from TD Ameritrade found 36 percent of Gen Z students considered attending a community college before a four-year college, while 21 percent considered attending a community college instead of a four-year college.
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott makes $10M donation to Lake Area Tech
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Gov. Kristi Noem announced Monday that philanthropist and novelist MacKenzie Scott has gifted Lake Area Technical College (LATC) with a $10 million donation.
The announcement came as Noem addressed a large crowd of local business owners and community members at LATC Monday, during the Governor’s Luncheon. College officials also took the time to thank its generous donors. It ensured them they would continue to grow and invest in the community by producing South Dakota residents skilled and ready for the workforce.
Scott was formerly married to Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, and has a net worth of 56.3 billion, making her the third wealthiest woman in the world as 2021, according to
Value Colleges Releases Rankings of the Best Community Colleges in the US
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CHAPEL HILL, N.C., May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Value Colleges (
www.valuecolleges.com), an independent online guide to the best values in undergraduate and graduate education, is pleased to share a new ranking of the Top 50 Best Community Colleges for 2021 (
Value Colleges features only fully accredited institutions that have proven their value for graduates on the job and on the job market. Value Colleges rankings are based on verified data from sources including IPEDS and Niche. Programs are ranked according to factors including cost and student satisfaction, so students can feel certain their choice of program will have a positive impact on their career.