System News | Opinion
March 24 info sessions invite participants to explore bachelor’s degree options at Edmonds College
...“We have adapted to industry needs over the last decade by increasing degree options
for the community,” said Edmonds College President Amit B. Singh. “Our BS and BAS programs offer students the opportunity
to earn more affordable degrees for high-paying, in-demand regional jobs. It’s a win-win
for the community and local employers.”
My Edmonds News, March 9, 2025
‘Arts and crafts with a purpose’: Spokane Falls Community College’s program teaches students to make new limbs
Spokane Falls Community College student Brooke Harper is learning a medical profession that’s a combination of science,
craft and art. “I smoothed out my first plaster mold. And when I broke it out, it
was so cool to know something I made could help someone,” Harper said as she glued
a joint to the prosthetic she was making.
The Spokesman-Review, March 7, 2025
Discover "Celestial Wonders" at CBC's planetarium events in Pasco
Columbia Basin College (CBC) is hosting "Celestial Wonders" events at the CPCCo Planetarium, starting Saturday,
March 8, 2025...“We are excited to have NASA expert Dr. Elizabeth McDonald here to
talk about the science of auroras in a live, immersive presentation,” said Planetarium
Director Prisco Blanco.
NBC Right Now, March 5, 2025
Higher Education and Politics
What Republican voters want for Higher Ed
Republican voters believe in the value of college degrees but harbor concerns about
accountability and affordability, according to a new national survey conducted by
Third Way, a center-left think tank, and GS Strategy Group, a Republican polling group.
Inside Higher Ed, March 10, 2025