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Highline College mourns death of former President Dr. John Mosby
Highline College announced this week that former President Dr. John R. Mosby died Monday, May 4, 2026. Dr.
Mosby served as Highline College’s seventh president from July 2018 until December
2025. According to the college, he was the institution’s first president of color
and led the school through a period marked by growth and significant challenges, including
the COVID-19 pandemic, racial equity initiatives, the transition to ctcLink and a
successful accreditation process.
B-Town Blog, May 6, 2026
Boeing honored as 2026 Partner of the Year by Washington State Association of College Trustees
The Washington State Association of College Trustees (ACT) honored The Boeing Company
as the recipient of the 2026 Partner of the Year Award, according to an Edmonds College press release.
My Edmonds News, May 10, 2026
SPSCC in the mix for $1 million excellence award
For the third time in a row, South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) is a semifinalist for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
JOLT News, May 4, 2026
Higher Education and Politics
Deal reached with hackers to delete data stolen from the Canvas educational platform
The company that operates online learning system Canvas said it struck a deal with
hackers to delete the data they pilfered in a cyberattack that created chaos for students,
many of them in the middle of finals.
Associated Press, May 12, 2026
Washington Watch: Speak up to protect the National Science Foundation’s ATE program
...most STEM Education programs are not even mentioned in the budget proposal, including
NSF’s Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program, which for more than three decades
has served as NSF’s leading community college initiative focused on STEM technician
education and workforce preparation.
Community College Daily, May 8, 2026
Federal government phasing out special student relief
The federal government is expected to phase out the last of its Special Student Relief
designations, which provide flexibility to international students from countries in
crisis, at the end of the month.
Inside Higher Ed, May 5, 2026
