Community College of Allegheny County and Beaver County Community College are among 23 community colleges in the state that gained national recognition on Tuesday for raising graduation rates, closing achievement gaps and changing lives.

Achieving the Dream Inc., a national nonprofit organization that helps 3.5 million community college students stay in school and earn a college certificate or degree, said CCAC and BCCC are among 52 institutions across the nation that have achieved Leader College status.

Colleges must demonstrate commitment to and progress on four principles to be eligible for Leader College distinction: committed leadership, use of evidence to improve programs and services, broad engagement and systemic institutional improvement.

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