System News | Opinion
WVC professor named State Poet Laureate
A local college instructor is the state's Poet Laureate. Wenatchee Valley College announces Governor Bob Ferguson named Derek Sheffield for the two-year term. ... “I
have learned so much from my students, colleagues, and fellow citizens. Bits of shiny
brilliance, tidbits of kindness, lyric wisdoms. My basket is full and ready for sharing."
News Radio 560 KPQ, April 2, 2025
World Autism Awareness Day celebrated at Columbia Basin College
Columbia Basin College marked World Autism Awareness Day with an event organized in collaboration by the
Disability Support Services and the Cultural Appreciation and Student Advocacy Group.
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NBC Right Now, April 2, 2025
Pierce College announces 2025 All-Washington Academic Team members
In recognition of their high academic achievements, four outstanding Pierce College students were recently named to the 2025 All-Washington Academic Team.
Suburban Times, April 2, 2025
Bates Technical College culinary arts instructor earns top honor from state chef association
From classroom to kitchen, Bates Technical College Culinary Arts Instructor Chef Anthony Brooks serves up excellence—and now he’s Washington
State Chefs Association’s 2024 Chef of the Year.
Suburban Times, April 1, 2025
Edmonds College announces name changes for several academic divisions
Edmonds College has announced name changes for its academic divisions, effective April 1. This change
aims to align the program names with current industry standards, thereby enhancing
marketability and recognition for graduates...
My Edmonds News, April 1, 2025
Clark College Jazz Band trip to Cuba halted by feds right before students were to leave
The federal government denied Clark College’s Jazz Ensemble permission to travel to Cuba hours before the group was scheduled to
board an airplane.
The Columbian, April 1, 2025
Higher Education and Politics
Improving transfer based on success stories
A new transfer playbook, released by the Aspen Institute and the Community College
Research Center, offers strategies for improving outcomes for transfer students by
examining higher ed institutions with the best records.
Inside Higher Ed, April 3, 2025
