Centralia College announces 2026 Outstanding Student Award winners
Centralia College on Monday announced the winners of the 2026 Outstanding Student Awards. The Outstanding
Student Awards are given annually to students who have overcome obstacles in the pursuit
of their degree, achieved their educational goals, and been an active and engaged
member of the college community.
Centralia Chronicle, June 10, 2026
SCC aviation students
claim first place in competition
...The competition, which was organized almost entirely by [Spokane Community College (SCC)] aviation maintenance students, was held at Felts Field. Students from Big Bend Community
College in Moses Lake, Everett Community College and SCC got to test their skills
in real-world aviation and powerplant maintenance scenarios.
KREM, June 10, 2026
2027 Aspen Prize finalists announced
The Aspen Institute today named the 10 community college finalists for the 2027 Aspen
Prize for Community College Excellence. The Aspen Prize, which is backed by $1 million
in award funds, honors colleges that achieve strong outcomes, focusing on whether
students complete credentials that lead to bachelor’s attainment and jobs that pay
family-sustaining wages. [South Puget Sound Community College]
Community College Daily, June 9, 2026
Edmonds College student Aaron Slaughter named recipient of the 2026 Governor’s Student Civic Leadership Award
Aaron Slaughter, a dual-degree student at Edmonds College, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Governor’s Student Civic Leadership Award.
Lynnwood Times, June 9, 2026
Des Moines City Attorney Tim George named Highline College’s 2026 Distinguished Alumnus
Des Moines City Attorney Tim George this week was named Highline College’s 2026 Distinguished Alumnus for his impact in creating public spaces and services for
the community he grew up in.
The Waterland Blog, June 9, 2026
CBC prepares to open new student housing to meet growing demand
Columbia Basin College is preparing to open a new $25 million residence hall to address growing demand for
on-campus housing as the school's student population continues to expand.
Apple Valley News Now, June 9, 2026
WWCC explains proposed dome renovations
Trustees for Walla Walla Community College heard a presentation for a preliminary proposal on renovations to the Dietrich Dome
on its Walla Walla campus, which is projected to cost roughly $4 million in total,
during a board meeting May 27.
Northwest Public Broadcasting, June 9, 2026
As state funding changes threaten co-op preschools, Edmonds College remains hopeful
A statewide change to community and technical college funding could jeopardize cooperative
preschool programs offered through Edmonds College. While the funding change is causing some other colleges to end their parent education
programs, Edmonds College officials remain optimistic. [State Board for Community and Technical Colleges]
Everett Herald, June 9, 2026
Higher Education and Politics
House committee passes ed funding bill
The House Appropriations Committee approved the all-important Labor, Health and Human
Services, and Education (LHHS-ED) fiscal year 2027 appropriations bill on Tuesday
on a party-line vote. The bill is now set to be considered by the full House.
Community College Daily, June 10, 2026
How do community colleges produce more credentials of value?
A new research brief released by the Brookings Institution Monday takes a hard look
at the best practices used by the community colleges that provide the most credentials
of value.
Inside Higher Ed, June 9, 2026
