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Spokane Colleges appoints first-ever Director of Tribal Relations to strengthen local indigenous partnerships
Spokane Colleges has created its first-ever role of Director of Tribal Relations in the education
establishment's history. The role is being filled by Dr. Naomi Bender, who has over
20 years of experience in Native Health sciences. Dr. Bender is an Indigenous Peruvian
Quechua.
KXLY, March 5, 2025
Celebrating Dr. Seuss's impact on reading at Columbia Basin College
This week, Columbia Basin College (CBC) is celebrating the legacy of Dr. Seuss as part of National Read Across America Week.
The event, which honors the renowned author, is organized by the National Education
Association.
NBC Right Now, March 4, 2025
Higher Education and Politics
Trump wants to dismantle the Education Department. Here’s what it does
President Donald Trump has said he wants his new education chief, Linda McMahon, to
“put herself out of a job” and close the Education Department. McMahon was confirmed
by the Senate on Monday, and an executive order to shutter the department could come
as soon as this week.
Associated Press, March 6, 2025
Transfer enrollment grows
The number of undergraduates transferring to a new institution grew for the third
straight year. College transfer enrollment increased by 4.4% (+50,600 students) in
fall 2024, according to the new Transfer Enrollment and Pathways report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
Community College Daily, March 5, 2025
Washington lawmakers consider uncapping tax on big tech companies to fund higher ed
A battle is brewing in the Washington Legislature over a Democratic bill that would
hike a tax on large technology companies to raise more money for higher education,
including student financial aid.
Washington State Standard, March 5, 2025
