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Hanford nuclear history connects Tri-Cities with Japanese universities
...The program began in 2023 and involves a partnership between Columbia Basin College (CBC), Washington State University Tri-Cities, Higashi Nippon International University,
and National Institute of Technology Fukushima College. [Video]
NBC Right Now, March 18, 2025
Clark College to offer surgery technical program
Clark College announced that it is expanding its healthcare education offerings with a new surgical
technology program. The program is designed to equip students with the skills to assist
surgeons and nurses in operating rooms.
Vancouver Business Journal, March 17, 2025
College in the High School soars in popularity across WA
...CiHS in Washington is defined as high school teachers teaching a college class
on the high school campus. “There’s a lot of local control,” said Jamie Traugott,
director of student services and K-12 alignment with the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.
The Seattle Times, March 16, 2025
Renton Promise continues to provide free tuition for grads
All high school graduates in the Renton School District are eligible to attend Renton Technical College (RTC) for free for the next two years, the district reminded upcoming grads on March 7.
Renton Reporter, March 15, 2025
Skagit Valley College history instructor offers insight into Trump's first two months in office
When Skagit Valley College history instructor Kurt Dunbar spoke with the Skagit Valley Herald in November, he
noted the similarities between President Donald Trump and historical fascist leaders
and regimes.
Skagit Valley Herald, March 15, 2025
12 SPSCC faculty members awarded tenure
Twelve faculty members of South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) were awarded tenure at a Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, March 11.
JOLT News, March 13, 2025
Walla Walla students receive top academic honors
Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) is honoring two students, Jesse Grubb and Mya Silva, for outstanding academic achievements.
According to a WWCC release, Jesse Grubb has been named to the 2025 All-Washington
Academic Team.
NBC Right Now, March 13, 2025
Yakima Grape to Gala event blends wine, food, and education support
...[Yakima Valley College] student Luis A. Lopez Martinez highlighted the significance of the event, stating,
"It is also a validation of my aspirations and a source of motivation as I’m finishing
up my degree."
NBC Right Now, March 13, 2025
Higher Education and Politics
Report: What hinders community college retention?
A new paper from the Annenberg Institute evaluates barriers to success for low-income
community college students. Researchers found financial and mental health concerns
are tied to lower completion rates.
Inside Higher Ed, March 18, 2025
Democrats blast McMahon over Education Department cuts
...But top Democratic appropriators, including Sen. Patty Murray of Washington State
and ranking member of the House committee Rep. Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut, disagreed.
In their own letter Monday, they argued that the cuts would impact students’ daily
lives and demanded to know how McMahon will uphold the law with a decimated staff.
Inside Higher Ed, March 18, 2025
Washington Watch: Easing concerns about ED programs after layoffs
U.S. Education Acting Under Secretary James Bergeron on Friday sent a letter to education
stakeholders addressing concerns over the massive layoffs — officially called “Reductions
in Force” (RIFs) — that occurred at the Education Department (ED) earlier in the week.
Community College Daily, March 16, 2025
