System News | Opinion
Clark College Orchestra to perform final concert under longtime director
The Clark College Orchestra will present its Spring Concert on Sunday, June 15, marking the final performance
under longtime music director and conductor Dr. Donald Appert. Appert will retire
at the end of June after 35 years of service at Clark College.
The Reflector, May 19, 2025
Spokane Community College welcomes Director of Tribal Relations
...Spokane Community College (SCC) has expanded their staff by employing Dr. Naomi Bender in the new position of Director
of Tribal Relations. Dr. Bender visited the Colville campus on May 1, to discuss her
role and how it will benefit SCC students.
Statesman Examiner, May 19, 2025
CC baccalaureates spread as resistance wanes
With 173 bachelor’s degree programs, Washington state has about one-quarter of all
the baccalaureate programs in the country, first offered via a pilot program 20 years
ago and then fully authorized 15 years ago. [State Board for Community and Technical Colleges]
Community College Daily, May 18, 2025
Skagit Valley College students named to all-academic team
Three Skagit Valley College students were recently named to the 2025 All-Washington Academic Team in recognition
of their high academic achievements and community involvement.
Skagit Valley Herald, May 18, 2025
South Seattle College's Northwest Wine Academy to release new student-crafted wines on June 7
The Northwest Wine Academy at South Seattle College (SSC) is set to debut its new collection of student-crafted wines at its Spring 2025 Release
event on Saturday, June 7. ...The Northwest Wine Academy is Western Washington’s only
working and teaching winery, functioning as both a hands-on learning environment for
students and a public tasting room.
Westside Seattle, May 15, 2025
Higher Education and Politics
Justice Department to use False Claims Act to pursue institutions over diversity efforts
The Trump administration plans to leverage a law intended to punish corrupt recipients
of federal funding to pressure institutions like Harvard University to abandon their
diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, Justice Department officials announced late
Monday.
The Seattle Times, May 20, 2025
Budget cuts gut WA nonprofit that helps students get to college
A nonprofit that’s helped thousands of Washington students get into college is being
forced to slash its reach by 80%. The College Success Foundation, which provides in-school
advisers, FAFSA help and scholarship support to low-income and first-generation students,
lost more than $12 million in state contracts during the budget cuts in the last legislative
session.
The Seattle Times, May 19, 2025
Bipartisan bill promises college access for low-income students
Senator Matt Boehnke is celebrating the signing of Senate Bill 5543, which he said
will significantly reduce college costs and remove bureaucratic barriers for low-income
students. Senate Bill 5543 passed with strong bipartisan support and will immediately
enroll eligible students into the College Bound Scholarship program with no application
required.
My Northwest, May 16, 2025
