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Education briefly: College hires new dental therapy director
Dr. Cheyanne Warren has joined Skagit Valley College as the dental therapy education program director after a national search conducted
by the college and the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community.
Skagit Valley College, Oct. 30, 2023
Bob Mohrbacher commentary: Honoring one of Lewis County’s treasures, Doris Wood-Brumsickle
On Nov. 1, Centralia College will be paying homage to one of Lewis County’s greatest treasures — Doris Wood-Brumsickle. Nov.
1 is Doris Wood Day at Centralia College and we will be having a special reception
for her ...
Centralia Chronicle, Oct. 27, 2023
Clark College celebrates indigenous cultures with annual Powwow
On Fri., Nov. 3, Clark College welcomes the community to its annual Powwow event as it hosts “Educating for the
Seventh Generation,” a celebration of Indigenous cultures.
Oregonian, Oct. 27, 2023
Dia de los Muertos altar exhibits a chance to remember loved ones in Yakima area
... Marleni Hernandez, a Yakima Valley College student and member of the school’s Spanish Club, was one of the community partners
present during the setup phase of the exhibition.
Yakima Herald-Republic, Oct. 27, 2023
An inside look at the hydraulics and pneumatics automation lab at SCC
The hydraulics and pneumatics automation program gives students at Spokane Community College the opportunity for hands-on experience while working towards a two-year degree.
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KHQ, Oct. 25, 2023
Higher Education and Politics
Washington Watch: Bipartisan bill supports community college nursing
Bipartisan legislation introduced last week in the House and supported by the American
Association of Community Colleges (AACC) aims to enhance the participation and funding
of community colleges in federal nursing education programs.
Community College Daily, Oct. 30, 2023
DataPoints: Public support and perceptions
Americans are much more comfortable with their tax dollars going to support community
colleges than any other higher education sector, and many also feel they are underfunded
by states and the federal government, according to an annual New America survey.
Community College Daily, Oct. 30, 2023
