System News | Opinion
Olympic College debuts electrical-theory course
Bremerton’s Olympic College is collaborating with Kitsap Transit on a new electrical-theory course: “Electrical
Theory: Direct Current Basics.” The 10-week program will give students a foundational
understanding of direct-current electricity...
South Sound Magazine, Feb. 26, 2025
Spokane Falls Community College welcomes Makah Tribe artist as part of 3-month residency program
Spokane Falls Community College is soon opening their doors and new art studio space to Indigenous artist Inanna
McCarty. The waɁač and Tsawout First Nations descendant practices multiple artistic
mediums, including painting, beading and metalworking.
The Spokesman-Review, Feb. 26, 2025
Yakima Valley College hosts inaugural culture fair celebrating diversity
Yakima Valley College held its first ever culture fair on campus, offering a vibrant showcase of diverse
cultures through music, fashion, and food. The event, part of the college's diversity
series, aimed to foster exposure, representation, and unity within the community.
NBC Right Now, Feb. 24, 2025
Higher Education and Politics
DataPoints: Updated ROI of credentials
Institutions that predominantly offer associate degrees or certificates often have
a higher return on investment (ROI) after 10 years than institutions that predominantly
offer bachelor’s degrees. However, over 40 years, the value of bachelor’s degrees
typically outpaces those of institutions that predominantly offer associate degrees
and certificates.
Community College Daily, Feb. 26, 2025
Report: Many local college students face food insecurity, but the struggle meeting basic needs is statewide
Statewide results surveying 11,320 students at 46 colleges and universities last fall
show a 6% increase in students experiencing basic needs insecurity compared to 2022.
Cascadia Daily News, Feb. 24, 2025
