System News | Opinion
Pierce College alumna returns to campus — this time as a project engineer
When Brianna Davies first enrolled at Pierce College, she was already a decade into her career in the construction industry. What she
sought was not a fresh start — but a chance to grow. Today, Davies, now a Senior Project
Engineer for Forma Construction, is helping shape the very campus where she once studied,
leading major renovations to create vibrant new spaces for future generations of students.
Suburban Times, May 21, 2025
Grays Harbor College plans Ilwaco open house: Seeking local feedback as it looks to bolster services
...During the open house next Wednesday, LeCompte says she wants to hear from local
community members about what kind of services and classes they’d like to see Grays Harbor College offer at its Ilwaco center. A luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. during
the open house, which will include a facilitated discussion for GHC officials and
the community to “break bread.”
Chinook Observer, May 20, 2025
New law expands College-Bound Scholarship Program to include GED recipients
Governor Ferguson has signed Senate Bill 5543 into law, expanding the College-Bound
Scholarship Program. Previously, students needed to complete high school and have
no felonies to qualify. The new law now includes students who have completed high
school diploma equivalents, such as a GED. [Columbia Basin College]
Apple Valley News Now, May 19, 2025
Higher Education and Politics
Washington Watch: What’s in the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’
...The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) opposed the House bill, which
cuts $352 billion from mandatory higher education funding over 10 years. For context,
these total savings equal about the entire cost of the Pell Grant program over that
time.
Community College Daily, May 22, 2025
Postsecondary enrollment continues to grow, most notably at community colleges
With a total postsecondary enrollment of 18.4 million in the U.S., the number of students
attending colleges and universities continues to rise, with community colleges showing
particular growth.
Diverse Education, May 22, 2025
Judge blocks Trump’s orders to dismantle the Education Department and fire employees
A federal judge on Thursday blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order to dismantle
the Education Department and ordered the agency to reinstate employees who were fired
in mass layoffs. The administration said it would challenge the ruling.
Associated Press, May 22, 2025
Wary of proposed changes to Pell eligibility
A Senate hearing Wednesday on higher education touched on a lot of topics, but it
was the work of community colleges — especially in stretching their modest budgets
and providing pathways to good-paying jobs — that caught the ear of several lawmakers.
Community College Daily, May 21, 2025
