System News | Opinion
Tacoma college to build $42M fire-training center. Here’s what’s inside
Bates Technical College later this month will break ground on its new Fire Service Training Center, a $42
million project that will offer students more opportunities for hands-on learning.
News Tribune, May 6, 2025
Edmonds College Art Gallery spring exhibition showcases student artists
The Edmonds College Art Gallery’s spring exhibition, Student Art Show, features collections of artwork
by four emerging student artists. The gallery offers a diverse range of mediums, concepts,
and artistic approaches.
My Edmonds News, May 4, 2025
Public invited to 60th Anniversary Open House at Shoreline Community College May 8, 2025
..."We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported our mission and engaged
with our students, staff, and faculty. ...” said Shoreline President, Dr. Jack Kahn
about this important event. [Shoreline Community College]
Shoreline Area News, May 2, 2025
Grays Harbor College celebrates Nurses Week
Grays Harbor College’s Nursing program and its instructors provide a top-tier education with a broad range
of experience in the classroom and at local healthcare facilities...
Daily World, April 30, 2025
A Wenatchee Valley College inaugural for Washington’s new Poet Laureate
With encomiums from fellow poets and anecdotes from Washington's governor, Wenatchee Valley College English professor Derek Sheffield became the state's new poet laureate during an event
Wednesday at WVC's Grove Recital Hall.
NCW Life, May 1, 2025
Higher Education and Politics
Education Dept. tells colleges to advise struggling borrowers
The Department of Education reminded colleges and universities Monday of their role
in ensuring student loan borrowers repay their debt—and that they’ll be on the hook
if a large percentage of their former students default on their debts.
Inside Higher Ed, May 6, 2026
Washington Watch: ‘Skinny budget’ pitches big cuts, federalism
The Trump administration’s “skinny budget” released Friday reflects its previously
stated general priorities, including dramatically reduced domestic spending and the
targeting of programs defined as “woke.” As outlined below, higher education is not
exempt.
Community College Daily, May 4, 2025
WA’s college financial aid program is facing cutbacks
Washington state’s college financial aid program is getting scaled back for the first
time in recent memory. State lawmakers reduced income eligibility for full awards...
The Seattle Times, May 3, 2025
