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Yakima Valley College's Upward Bound program inspires future college students
The Upward Bound Summer Program at Yakima Valley College is in full swing, providing a unique opportunity for low-income and first-generation
students to explore college life.
NBC Right Now, July 7, 2025
Skagit Valley College launches summer research program
Thirteen Skagit Valley College STEM students assembled Monday for the college’s first summer undergraduate research
program. Funded by the National Science Foundation and the American Chemical Society,
the six-week program provides paid hands-on research experience in either biology
or chemistry.
Skagit Valley Herald, July 7, 2025
Skagit Valley College administrator chosen for program
Skagit Valley College Vice President of Planning and Effectiveness Gabriel Mast has been selected for a
highly regarded leadership program through the Aspen Institute’s College Excellence
Program.
Skagit Valley Herald, July 6, 2025
Meet Mary Smith: Wenatchee Valley College’s WVC President’s Medal Recipient
Wenatchee Valley College unveils its 2025 student award recipients. The college said Mary Smith from the Wenatchee
campus and Tonya Rasmussen from the Omak campus received the WVC President's medal
for academic achievement, leadership, and service.
News Radio 560 KPQ, July 3, 2025
Higher Education and Politics
What you need to know about MSIs
Minority-serving institutions are in the news after a recent lawsuit targeted Hispanic-serving
institutions. There are important differences among them.
Inside Higher Ed, July 8, 2025
Student loan cancellation program could become Trump retribution tool, some advocates fear
...The Education Department is preparing an overhaul that would strip the benefit
from organizations involved in “illegal activities,” with the final determination
left up to the U.S. education secretary.
The Associated Press, July 7, 2025
