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Pierce College Fort Steilacoom celebrates the grand opening of the renovated Olympic South Building
“We are thrilled to reopen the Olympic South Building, as a space designed to foster
learning, creativity, collaboration, and partnership,” said Pierce College Fort Steilacoom President Matt Campbell, Ed.D.
Suburban Times, April 9, 2025
SPSCC student cybersecurity team heading to Florida for invitational competition
The South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) student cybersecurity team is heading to Florida to compete in the NCAE Cyber Games
invitational competition on Saturday, April 12.
JOLT News, April 7, 2025
Columbia Basin College in Pasco to offer new bachelor's degrees
The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) is set to approve new bachelor's degrees at Columbia Basin College during its business meeting on Thursday, April 10.
NBC Right Now, April 8, 2025
Higher Education and Politics
Certificate trend continues for undergrads
A new report released today shows that certificate programs continue to attract more
undergraduates, indicating that many college students have a strong interest in short-term,
lower-cost credentials that lead more quickly to job opportunities.
Community College Daily, April 10, 2025
Americans without a degree still believe in the value of college, a new poll says
...Americans without a college degree seem to feel much more comfortable with the
cost of community colleges. Forty percent said two-year colleges charge a "fair price,"
while 18% said the same about four-year colleges.
NPR, April 9, 2025
