A recent state audit has revealed a concerning statistic showing that only 1 in 5 California community college students actually manage to transfer to a four-year university within four years of beginning their community college journey.

Community college has a reputation as the most accessible way to receive a college degree. It’s low cost compared to four-year universities and everyone is granted admission. For community college students in California, there remains serious challenges in getting a degree.

A new mural, titled Cosmic Connections, was unveiled Friday at Corning Community College’s Schuyler Hall after a nine-month collaboration between local students and a professional mural artist. The project was led by students from the High School Learning Center and facilitated by New York City-based artist Alice Mizrachi.

Community college is a popular choice for high school grads who want to save money before transferring to a four-year university. But it turns out that very few are making the jump.

Cayuga Community College has welcomed a new student trustee who brings both leadership and community service experience to the role. Red Creek High School graduate and volunteer firefighter Hannah Iozzio was formally sworn in at the Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday at the Fulton Campus.