US college that teaches only the first two years of a four-year college course; first established by the University of Chicago. More commonly referred to as a community...

In the United States, a junior college (informally, a juco) is a two-year post-secondary school whose main purpose is to provide academic, vocational and professional education. The highest certificate offered by such schools is usually an associate's...

By ALONZO WESTON alonzow@npgco.com St. Joseph News-Press St. Joseph loves its Missouri Western State College. But like an old married couple, the two don't always display public affection. Local storefronts rarely sport black-and-gold Griffon signs during homecoming week. Few businesses...

Hunt, Donald Philadelphia Tribune, The 12-22-2000 Chavis switches to junior college play By Donald Hunt Tribune Staff Writer Will Chavis didn't expect to be playing junior college basketball at this point in his career. Chavis, former Engineering and Science star,...

This banana split was topped with something more potent than just a cherry. A motorist was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance after he was caught with two rocks of crack cocaine he had stashed in his ice cream...

Maybe a bigger trophy case for women's basketball should be included in the renovations to Tennessee's basketball arena. Coach Pat Summitt and the Lady Vols are bringing home a seventh national championship after beating Rutgers 59-46 Tuesday night in Cleveland.Six trophies fit perfectly inside a...

Compares the costs, class size, and convenience of attending a junior college vs. attending a university.