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News Links | April 30, 2024

April 30, 2024 by SBCTC Communications

System News | Opinion

Generative AI is a dual concern for cybersecurity industry — and will drive increased labor demand

The focus, however, was directly on cybersecurity since the venue — Whatcom Community College — hosts several state or federal cybersecurity initiatives, including both the National Cybersecurity Training & Education Center (NCyTE), funded by the National Science Foundation, and the state’s Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (CCoE).
GeekWire, April 29, 2024

TCC sends two students to All-Washington Scholars Event

Tacoma Community College sent two students, Maria Paula Amores and John Plinka, to the All-Washington Scholars Event, held today at South Puget Sound Community College
Suburban Times, April 28, 2024

Columbia Basin College's Running Start Program gives high school students a taste of college

 A free way to earn college credits! Columbia Basin College is working with schools around our area to teach high school students about its Running Start Program. [Video]
NBC Right Now, April 26, 2024

Centralia College student Maya Hankins ‘No. 1 ranked student in the state’ on All-Washington Academic Team 

Centralia College Running Start student Maya Hankins was named “the No. 1 ranked student in the state” at a ceremony recognizing the All-Washington Academic Team in Olympia on Thursday. 
Centralia Chronicle, April 26, 2024

Skagit Valley College clubs hold Pollinator Palooza

About 25 students, faculty, and community members gathered at Skagit Valley College on Wednesday for Pollinator Palooza. Entomologist Bob Gillespie gave a talk to participants about pollinator diversity, including the differences between wasps, bees and flies.
Skagit Valley Herald, April 26, 2024

Tacoma’s oldest barber college gives more than free haircuts, it changes lives

Tacoma's oldest barber college, Bates Technical College’s barbershop offers free haircuts and shaves to the public and a certificate in barbering for students. [Video]
News Tribune, April 25, 2024

Video: South Seattle College shows off expanded solar array

It’s Earth Week and South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) used the occasion to show off the solar array installed a few months ago atop Cascade Hall on the north end of campus as part of the larger Seattle Colleges systemwide campaign to decarbonize. 
West Seattle Blog, April 25, 2024

Higher Education and Politics

Not holding back about FAFSA

The FAFSA fiasco and safety for Jewish students on college campuses were the main focus of a Senate appropriations hearing on Tuesday with U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona.
Community College Daily, April 30, 2024

States, conservative groups sue to block new Title IX rule

Six states and a group of conservative advocacy organizations filed lawsuits Monday to block the Biden administration’s new Title IX rule and accused the Department of Education of acting unlawfully and overreaching.
Inside Higher Ed, April 30, 2024

Federal Student Aid office chief to step down amid criticism over FAFSA

Richard Cordray, who has led the Federal Student Aid office since 2021, is stepping down at the end of June, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said Friday.
The Seattle Times, April 26, 2024

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