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Edmonds College launches new bachelor’s program for Behavioral Health Support Specialists
Edmonds College announced the launch of its new Bachelor of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support
Specialist (BAS-BHSS) degree program.
Lynnwood Times, Nov. 18, 2025
Lowering barriers, driving successful outcomes
The financial aid office at a community college is often considered the “front door”
of education. Yet, for many students, that door has traditionally felt like a barrier,
guarded by red tape and intimidating forms. Edmonds College is among the community colleges that are rewriting the narrative.
Community College Daily, Nov. 17, 2025
Yakima Valley College powwow revives cultural celebration for community
Yakima Valley College brought back an annual tradition by hosting a powwow to celebrate Native American
Heritage Month. The event aimed to connect the community with Native American culture
and history.
NBC Right Now, Nov. 15, 2025
Edmonds College introduces new program to help career advancement in nursing
Edmonds College has announced the launch of its new Associate in Nursing Direct Transfer Agreement
(AN DTA) program, also known as the LPN to RN Bridge Program.
My Lynnwood News, Nov. 15, 2025
YVC sees increase in student enrollment
Yakima Valley College is seeing an increase in student enrollment, one of a few local colleges to have this
trend. Last year at this time, the college saw 4,700 students in their head count.
This year, it is at nearly 5,000.
KIMA, Nov. 14, 2025
Two Two One Press releases punk rock LP, a compilation of local rockers and audio engineers
...They teamed up with Spokane Falls Community College and their audio engineering program to record about half of the project and give students
hands-on industry experience.
The Spokesman-Review, Nov. 13, 2025
From packing boxes to building satellites: Amazon program launches warehouse workers into space career
...The program, available to anyone in Washington through a partnership between Amazon
and Lake Washington Institute of Technology, provides free training in aerospace assembly and manufacturing.
KING 5, Nov. 13, 2026
Demand for food pantry meals, financial assistance surges at Spokane Colleges
It’s been a busy two months for Spokane Community College’s food pantry. The fall quarter started in mid-September and already resource navigator
Dr. Suzanne Phillips is seeing a demand unlike anything in her five years at the school.
KREM 2, Nov. 12, 2025
Higher Education and Politics
Trump administration takes major step toward dismantling the Education Department
The U.S. Education Department is handing off some of its biggest grant programs to
other federal agencies as the Trump administration accelerates its plan to shut down
the department.
The Associated Press, Nov. 18, 2025
Examining why students leave college
Nearly 40% of community college students don’t return for a second year, leaving the
college without a degree or a certificate. Why are they leaving and can anything be
done to prevent it?
Community College Daily, Nov. 18, 2025
The growth of community college baccalaureates
The number of the community colleges offering baccalaureates is growing. What’s behind
this growth? And what are some promising practices for colleges with bachelor’s degree
programs?
Community College Daily, Nov. 17, 2025
Decline in international student enrollment signals growing crisis for U.S. Higher Ed
New international student enrollment at American colleges and universities plunged
17% in fall 2025—the steepest non-pandemic drop in over a decade—as visa restrictions
and the Trump administration's immigration enforcement drive prospective students
to pursue education elsewhere...
The EDU Ledger, Nov. 17, 2025
