November 4, 2026 – The State Fair Community College Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Caron Daugherty as the college’s next president. The board approved her appointment during its Nov. 3 meeting. Daugherty will assume the presidency Jan. 1, 2027, succeeding Dr. Brent Bates, who will retire Dec. 31 after nearly 40 years in higher…

10/21/2026 – The Riverside Community College District (RCCD) Board of Trustees has selected Star Rivera-Lacey, Ph.D., as the District’s next chancellor, effective January 1, 2027. Currently serving as RCCD’s deputy chancellor and provost, Rivera-Lacey brings more than 25 years of leadership and service in California’s community college system. She will succeed Chancellor Wolde-Ab Isaac, Ph.D.,…

(Conway, SC) 09/18/2026 – The Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Area Commission has selected Lori A. Heafner, Ph.D., as the next president of Horry-Georgetown Technical College following a comprehensive national search. The Area Commission made its selection during a special-called meeting Friday, Sept. 18, following finalist visits and public forums held on the Conway Campus. Heafner…

August 31, 2026 Following a nationwide search, the Board of Trustees has asked Estella Castillo-Garrison, Ed.D., to assume the position of Superintendent/President of Palo Verde College. She is expected to assume the office on September 09, 2026, pending final board approval. We welcome Dr. Castillo-Garrison’s leadership as we begin the next chapter of Palo Verde College’s history.  Estella Castillo-Garrison, Ed.D., is the Vice…

August 21, 2026 – By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing, Central Arizona College Following a national search, the Pinal County Community College District Governing Board has appointed Lisa Rhine, Ph.D., as the 10th president of Central Arizona College. The appointment follows a special Governing Board meeting held on Thursday, July 16, 2026.…