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The Aspen Institute Names Stanly Community College as a Finalist for 2027 $1 Million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence

June 09, 26

Albemarle, NC, June 9, 2026 – Today, the Aspen Institute (Aspen) named Stanly Community College (SCC) as one of 10 community colleges as finalists for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition for...Read More

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The Aspen Institute Names SCC as a Semifinalist for $1 Million Aspen Prize

April 29, 26

Today, the Aspen Institute (Aspen) named Stanly Community College (SCC) as one of 25 semifinalists for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. Rooted in deep research and backed by $1 million in award money, the Aspen Prize is the...Read More

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The Aspen Institute Names SCC as a Top 200 U.S. Community College Eligible for the 2027 Aspen Prize

October 28, 25

Today, the Aspen Institute named Stanly Community College (SCC) as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and performance...Read More