System News | Opinion
New dental program at Peninsula College set to launch this fall
Peninsula College’s new dental hygiene program will finally welcome its first class this fall after years
of planning, fundraising and construction. College leaders said the program is intended
to prepare students for well-paid, in-demand careers while helping to address a shortage
of dental hygienists and gaps in care on the North Olympic Peninsula.
Sequim Gazette, May 28, 2026
Edmonds College Triton Tech ROV team prepares for World Championships in Newfoundland
...The Triton Tech team will represent [Edmonds College] in the international event for the third consecutive year, competing in the “Pioneer”
class against colleges from around the globe.
Lynnwood Times, May 28, 2026
Co-op preschools face uncertainty amid community college funding shift
The future of potentially thousands of co-op preschool slots is unclear as the state
changes how it distributes money to community colleges. More than a dozen of Washington’s
34 community and technical colleges offer parent education programs that teach people
parenting skills and about child development. [State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, Peninsula College, South Seattle College]
The Seattle Times, May 28, 2026
Yakima Valley College, CWU partner on seamless transfer agreement for students
A new partnership between Yakima Valley College and Central Washington University is designed to make it easier for students in the
Yakima Valley and across Central Washington to move from a two-year college to a four-year
university.
KIMA, May 26, 2026
Abbarno tours Centralia College’s Mobile Training Lab at Tenino Middle School
State Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, earlier this month visited Centralia College’s Mobile Career and Technical Education (CTE) Training Lab during a stop at Tenino Middle
School, highlighting the importance of hands-on learning opportunities and workforce
development for students across Southwest Washington...
Nisqually Valley News, May 25, 2026
Northwest Wine Academy offers crush-to-bottle learning experience
Whether you're sipping summery rosé with notes of fresh berry and seashell, savory
leather and cherry syrah, or smooth currant and earthy malbec, the Northwest Wine
Academy at South Seattle College invites exploration and curiosity.
The Seattle times, May 25, 2026
Skagit Valley College faculty recognized
Sixteen Skagit Valley College faculty members have been recognized with Exceptional Faculty Awards. ... Ten faculty
projects were recognized...
Skagit Valley Herald, May 25, 2026
WVC outlines improvement efforts following accreditation review
Wenatchee Valley College officials say the institution expects to remain fully accredited as it begins work
on recommendations following a recent visit from its accrediting agency.
Quad City Herald, May 22, 2026
Skagit Valley College celebrates 100 years in Mount Vernon
Skagit Valley College celebrated its 100-year anniversary Wednesday on its Mount Vernon campus, honoring
its history and unveiling a mural featuring paintings from hundreds of community members.
Skagit Valley Herald, May 21, 2026
Higher Education and Politics
Sacks to serve as ED acting assistant secretary
Casey Sacks, a former West Virginia community college president who is currently chief
financial officer at the U.S. Education Department (ED), will assume the duties of
acting assistant secretary of career, technical and adult education.
Community College Daily, May 27, 2026
Education Department reallocates Minority-Serving Institution funds again
The U.S. Department of Education announced Thursday that it’s reallocating funds for
minority-serving institutions to the Strengthening Institutions Program, a capacity-building
grant for low-resourced colleges that serve high numbers of low-income students.
Inside Higher Ed, May 22, 2026
