System News | Opinion
2025 Icons: Christine Johnson
Christine Johnson has enjoyed a highly-influential career positively impacting the
Spokane area's educational landscape, where she served as chancellor of Community
Colleges of Spokane, now Spokane Colleges, for 12 years before retiring in 2022.
Spokane Journal of Business, May 8, 2025
As Washington cannabis grows, certificate programs spring up
Cannabis is a $1.1 billion industry in Washington, and there are programs across the
state designed to get people into the business or to help those who are already in
it. [Seattle Central College, Tacoma Community College]
Northwest Public Broadcasting, May 6, 2025
SPSCC recognized as finalist with distinction for biennial community college excellence award
South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) was named as a finalist with distinction for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College
Excellence by the global nonprofit Aspen Institute. The recognition comes with a $100,000
cash prize.
JOLT News, May 6, 2025
Guest Commentary: DOGE guts National Endowment for the Humanities, threatening Yakima cultural programs
...As the interim president of Yakima Valley College, I know well how the impacts for the Yakima area and residents of other rural communities
are very real, and the time is now to speak up and take action.
Yakima Herald, May 6, 2025
Higher Education and Politics
Adults without degrees still value higher ed
Despite a growing public skepticism about higher education, Americans without degrees
or credentials still view postsecondary education as essential for career success.
Community College Daily, May 7, 2025
