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Columbia Basin College students tackle distracted driving
Columbia Basin College (CBC) students are taking a stand against distracted and impaired driving through an event
called "The Last Ride." The aim is to raise awareness and potentially save lives.
NBC Right Now, Nov. 5, 2025
Traveling exhibition on climate change opens at Edmonds College Nov. 17
...The [Edmonds College’s] Environmental Justice Committee spearheaded the exhibition’s first visit to Washington
state. “From hurricanes in the Caribbean, to tornadoes in the Midwest, to drought
right here in Washington state, weather and climate disasters can take their toll
on communities,” said Rachel Wade, committee member and faculty member for the School
of STEM.
My Edmonds News, Nov. 5, 2025
Clark College hosts job fair for veterans
[Video] Today in Vancouver, Clark College holding a job fair for veterans that connects military veterans and their families
with job opportunities, interniships and much more.
KOIN, Nov. 4, 2025
All 17 Big Bend nursing graduates pass national exam on first try
Big Bend Community College is celebrating a major milestone after all 17 members of its 2025 Nursing program
passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) on their first attempt —
continuing a long-standing tradition of excellence.
Source One, Nov. 4, 2025
CBC hosts transfer fair to connect students with four-year universities
Students at Columbia Basin College gained direct access to dozens of four-year universities during the annual "Start
Here, Soar There!" transfer fair, an event designed to help community college students
plan their educational futures. [Video]
Apple Valley News Now, Nov. 4, 2025
Higher Education and Politics
Community college sticker price up 2.7%
The average 2025-26 tuition-and-fees sticker price for public two-year colleges is
$4,150, which is an increase of 2.7% (or $110) for full-time students compared to
last fall, according to an annual report on college pricing and student aid trends
from the College Board.
Community College Daily, Nov. 6, 2025
A look inside a rapidly growing sector: Dual enrollment
Dual enrollment is a massive and growing trend; according to federal data, 2.8 million
high school students were enrolled in at least one college class in the 2023-2024
academic year, the most recent year available.
Inside Higher Ed, Nov. 4, 2025
