<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/blogs/news-links/2026/january/2026-01-16.aspx" dsn="blogs"><featured>true</featured><pubDate>01/16/2026</pubDate><title>News Links | Jan. 16, 2026</title><description>AMSC’s Robotics and Manufacturing program begins second cohort this month | New arts building to balance unique design, modern needs | What’s ahead for WA education this legislative session | Spokane Falls Community College hosts Native American artist-in-residence program | Tacoma Community College now has 6 cannabis-career certificate opportunities | Interview with Yakima Valley College's new president Teresa Rich</description><author>SBCTC Communications</author><category>Edmonds College, Columbia Basin College, State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, Spokane Falls Community College, Tacoma Community College</category><image><img src="" alt=""/></image><image-caption>Image caption | Leo sapien convallis odio, eget pellentesque ex erat vitae quam.</image-caption></item>