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