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Lake Washington Institute of Technology President receives national recognition

Amy Morrison, president of Lake Washington Institute of Technology in Kirkland, was nationally recognized Friday when she received an Association of Community Colleges Trustees award at the 2025 ACCT Leadership Congress in New Orleans.
425 Business, Oct. 29, 2025

Spokane Community College food pantry steps up as government programs face uncertainty

With the looming government shutdown threatening crucial programs, the Spokane Community College food pantry is stepping up its operations to support financially struggling students.
KHQ, Oct. 28, 2025

Everett Community College a Top 200 U.S. Community College

Today, the Aspen Institute named Everett Community College as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges. [Bellevue College, Clark College, Highline College, Pierce College, South Puget Sound Community College]
My Everett News, Oct. 28, 2025

Higher Education and Politics

Federal judge indefinitely blocks Trump’s latest layoffs

A federal district court judge indefinitely blocked President Trump’s most recent round of staff cuts Tuesday, saying his actions were likely unlawful and that the plaintiffs had a good case for arguing they were politically motivated.
Inside Higher Ed, Oct. 29, 2025

Report: Community colleges must foster 'culture of caring' to boost student success

Students who feel supported and connected at their community colleges demonstrate higher engagement levels and stronger academic performance, according to a major new national report released Tuesday by the Center for Community College Student Engagement.
The EDU Ledger, Oct. 28, 2025