News Links | October 29, 2024
System News | Opinion
Centralia College and SPSCC Theatre Collective to present a co-production of ‘The Book of Will’
...“‘The Book of Will’ tells the little-known, true story of how William Shakespeare’s
friends, Henry Condell and John Hemings, rescued half of his plays from being lost
forever,” SPSCC said in a news release. [Centralia College, South Puget Sound Community College]
Oct. 26, 2024
Pierce College opens newest academic building, expanding STEM education at Puyallup campus
This fall, Pierce College students headed back to our Puyallup campus with a new addition: the Johnson Science
Building. This state-of-the-art building offers classrooms, labs, study space and
more for students studying science, technology, engineering, and math.
Suburban Times, Oct. 24, 2024
YVC and HCA host behavioral health careers forum
Yakima Valley College and the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) held a behavioral health careers
forum today, connecting students and community members with local professionals amid
a growing provider shortage.
KIMA, Oct. 23, 2024
Higher Education and Politics
Harris, Trump, and Higher Ed
From the economy to immigration, the major issues of this presidential campaign have
big implications for colleges and universities.
The Chronicle of Higher Education, Oct. 29, 2024
Working partners’ top 10 tips for connecting with industry
During the ATE Connects session at the annual Advanced Technological Education conference
in Washington, D.C., Mary Slowinski, principal investigator of Working Partners Project
& Workshops, shared tips for community college educators to work with industry.
Community College Daily, Oct. 26, 2024
Positive partnership: Creating internships for community college students
...Washington State University is collaborating with faculty and students at four
community colleges across the state to improve tree canopy cover in urban areas.
Inside Higher Ed, Oct. 25, 2024