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SPSCC earns two prestigious ACCT awards
South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) and SPSCC Trustee Doug Mah have been recognized with 2026 Pacific Regional Awards
from the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT), one of the highest honors
awarded to community and technical college leaders and institutions in the region,
a release from SPSCC announced.
Nisqually Valley News, Aug. 25, 2026
Spokane-area higher ed sees slow, steady admissions
Student enrollment at several colleges and universities in Spokane County has been
flat or slowly increasing in the last two years after pandemic-era declines, but leaders
at some institutions contend that the higher education environment in Spokane is generally
healthy. [Spokane Colleges]
Spokane Journal of Business, Aug. 27, 2026
New SCC dean brings rural education focus to Colville
Dr. Katie Kleinhesselink, 49, was announced as the new dean of rural education at Spokane Community College (SCC). Although Kleinhesselink will be based at the SCC Colville branch, she will also
oversee extensions in Inchelium, Newport, and Republic to support their campuses.
Statesman-Examiner, Aug. 26, 2026
New electric vehicle program launches at Green River College
As the future of automotive technology moves toward electric vehicles (EV), Green River College is shifting with it. “Electric vehicles are changing the way we think about transportation and vehicle
service,” said Green River automotive instructor David Lewis in an email.
Auburn Reporter, Aug. 25, 2026
Skagit Valley College's Cardinal Craft Brewing program wins two medals
Skagit Valley College’s Cardinal Craft Brewing program won two medals at the 2026 International Beer and Cider
Awards hosted by the North American Brewers Association. Student-crafted beers earned
a gold medal for English Dark Mild and a silver medal for Robust Porter.
Skagit Valley Herald, Aug. 24, 2026
South Puget Sound Community College launches first student-designed beer in Thurston County bars
South Puget Sound Community College is the first in the nation to offer a cider-making, brewing, and distilling 2-year
degree. [Video]
King 5, Aug. 19, 2026
