Columbus State Community College

Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther criticized Council President Shannon Hardin for "performative outrage" over the mayor's budget not including Columbus Promise funding. Ginther argued the city council has always added funding for the program through amendments to the proposed budget.

Mayor Andrew Ginther's office said the program may be a casualty of a tight budget year, even though it's funded jointly by public funds and private donations.

Community colleges play an important role in the higher education system, notably in providing workforce development and an affordable education.

Community colleges play an important role in the higher education system, notably in providing workforce development and an affordable education.

Buckeye Bridge will allow low- to moderate-income Ohio residents who complete an associate degree at Columbus State to finish their bachelor's degree at Ohio State University for free.

Columbus State Community College and the YMCA of Central Ohio are planning to bring a $38 million YMCA facility to Columbus State's downtown campus.

The Columbus Promise provides free tuition for Columbus City Schools graduates who attend Columbus State Community College.

Construction on the 160-unit apartment complex could start in 2025 if the college and developer are able to obtain a tax credit from Ohio regulators.

Area colleges are ramping up their computer-related and tech-specialty courses to be able to fill jobs for Intel, Google, Facebook and other companies.

Biden helped announce new initiatives planned by Columbus State Community College, local unions and employers meant to quadruple the amount of trained technicians in the area.