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Aurora Chamber forum Tuesday will offer details on $264 million city sales tax proposal
AURORA | The Aurora Chamber of Commerce will host an educational discussion Tuesday on proposed Aurora sales tax ballot initiatives that would fund infrastructure projects and services in the city. The discussion is slated from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Sept. 15 at Heritage Hall in the Fine Arts Building at the Community College of […]
Community college of Aurora tests workforce training model as Commerce City follows
This story was first published at Colorado Chalkbeat. DENVER | Natalia Antezana fully expected Commerce City residents to embrace the opportunity for short-term, tuition-free workforce education and training at the Community College of Aurora. The city launched the temporary Commerce City Promise program last year using part of a $7.5 million federal pandemic relief grant. […]
Mordecai Brownlee to step down in December as president of Community College of Aurora
AURORA | Mordecai Brownlee will step down as president of the Community College of Aurora at the end of the fall semester, the Colorado Community College System announced Tuesday. Brownlee’s final day as president of CCA will be Dec. 31. “Dr. Brownlee has provided extraordinary leadership to CCA and has made a lasting impact on […]
New Momentum Scholarship offers free tuition at Community College of Aurora for 2026 APS graduates
AURORA | Recent Aurora Public Schools graduates who took college courses while in high school can still enroll at Community College of Aurora this fall with the potential to receive up to three years of tuition-free classes through a new scholarship program. The Momentum Scholarship is available to 2026 graduates of APS high schools who […]
Dark money, claims of racism continue to cloud Aurora Democratic primary legislative race
AURORA | The heated Democratic primary contest for House District 41 in Aurora has concluded, but controversy over dark-money-driven attack ads and claims of racism, colorism and “sour grapes” continues to smolder. The controversy surrounds Aurora Public Schools Board Director Anne Keke’s challenge to House District 41 Rep. Jamie Jackson for the Democratic nomination for […]
Colorado designates 17 colleges for supporting students in need, including Community College of Aurora
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. DENVER | In June, the Colorado Department of Higher Education announced a newly revamped Basic Needs Campus designation recognizing 17 colleges and universities for supporting students facing challenges such as food insecurity and mental health needs. The designation is one of four state recognition programs aimed at encouraging […]
Former CCA President Betsy Oudenhoven honored as president emeritus
AURORA | The Community College of Aurora has named former college president Betsy Oudenhoven president emeritus, honoring her leadership in expanding equity initiatives and securing long-term investments that continue to shape the college. The designation was announced May 9 during the college’s commencement ceremony. The president emeritus title is reserved for leaders whose influence extends […]
Cyberattack hits Canvas system used by Cherry Creek, thousands of US schools
AURORA | Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to a key online learning system after a cyberattack knocked it offline, throwing schools and universities into chaos. Cherry Creek schools Elevation program was affected, school officials said. “Our impact was that the Canvas system was put into […]
Cyberattack hits Canvas system used by Cherry Creek, thousands of US schools
AURORA | Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to a key online learning system after a cyberattack knocked it offline, throwing schools and universities into chaos. Cherry Creek schools Elevation program was affected, school officials said. “Our impact was that the Canvas system was put into […]
Cyberattack hits Canvas system used by Cherry Creek, thousands of US schools
AURORA | Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to a key online learning system after a cyberattack knocked it offline, throwing schools and universities into chaos. Cherry Creek schools Elevation program was affected, school officials said. “Our impact was that the Canvas system was put into […]