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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A bill that would require most Wyoming college students get vaccinated against meningitis has died in the Senate. Senate File 54 failed to get consideration on the Senate floor before a deadline last Friday. The bill would have required meningitis vaccinations for students within 30 days of enrolling at the University of Wyoming and the state’s community colleges...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama wants community colleges and businesses to work together to train 2 million workers in high-growth industries. On Monday, he will seek $8 billion to create a fund to encourage such partnerships...

SHERIDAN, Wyo. (AP) — One of the leaders of the Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee says funding for community colleges could be a tough issue for lawmakers during the upcoming budget session. Rep. Rosie Berger spoke to the Sheridan County Republican Women on Tuesday about the session, which starts Monday...

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — Casper College is hosting an education summit this week. The Wyoming Science, Technology, Engineering and Math and Career Teacher Education Summit is set for Thursday. More than 100 education leaders and others from around the state and elsewhere are expected to attend...

In general, a college education doesn’t just mean more job opportunities — graduates are also more likely to get married and less likely to divorce. But new research finds this isn’t always true for those who are economically disadvantaged.

If you are a college student living off-campus and throwing parties, you are likely drinking more than your partygoers, according to a new Ohio State University study.

Hey students, want higher test scores? Try studying with a little potpourri or the scent of fresh-baked cookies. Scientists have discovered that our ability to learn actually decreases when the information is paired with a nasty smell.

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The Wyoming Community College Commission has approved a $4 per credit hour tuition increase for resident students. But the commission on Tuesday rejected charging for credits a student takes over the full-time 12 credit hours a semester...