System News | Opinion
Rural Higher Ed institutions team up to boost community resilience and economic mobility for rural learners
... "Through our partnership with the Education Design Lab, we're not just envisioning
a better future for rural learners – we're actively building it," said Dr. Jenni Martin,
acting president of Spokane Community College.
Diverse Education, April 23, 2024
Shoreline Community College announces first-ever bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene
Shoreline Community College (Shoreline) is proud to announce the launch of its Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene
(BASDH) program, the first bachelor's degree offering at the college.
Shoreline Area News, April 21, 2024
Four Clark College scholars selected for All-Washington Academic Team
Alexander Cole, Addison Johnson, Ethan Mahan and Lisa Segretto will represent Clark College at the 27th annual All-Washington Academic Team ceremony on April 25 at South Puget Sound Community College in Lacey.
Columbian, April 20, 2024
Wild about nature: Native bees, Oregon spotted frog highlighted
Clark College professor Steven Clark drew upon his deep knowledge of bees and lively sense of humor
to dive into the biology of the bee. His presentation on Native Bees in Washington
on Friday, April 12 was part of the Wild About Nature series ...
Columbia Gorge News, April 19, 2024
Sen. Brad Hawkins thanks Wenatchee Valley College
Sen. Brad Hawkins, right, presents Wenatchee Valley College President Faimous Harrison with a photo plaque and the pen the Governor signed Senate
Bill 5670 at the WVC Board of Trustees meeting Wednesday at the Van Tassell Center.
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Wenatchee World, April 17, 2024
How King County’s $500-a-month guaranteed income program fared
... Riberiko Niyomwungere. A student at North Seattle College studying computer science, Niyomwungere hopes to get a higher-wage tech job one day
but has struggled to keep up with the pressures of school, work and family responsibilities.
The Seattle Times, April 18, 2024
BBCC clean energy conference highlights workforce needs
... “We designed this as a way for us to showcase what Big Bend Community College has to offer in the way of flexible training and for folks to see their labs, and
also as a way to introduce the battery manufacturing businesses to your local area
..."
Columbia Basin Herald, April 16, 2024
Higher Education and Politics
Washington Watch: ED releases final Title IX regs
The U.S. Education Department on Friday released final regulations that detail how
an institution must respond to sex discrimination to comply with Title IX. The regulations
mark a significant shift from the current regulations established by the Trump administration.
Community College Daily, April 19, 2024
FAFSA reprocessing could take weeks
The Education Department has begun reprocessing some student aid forms affected by
calculation errors, undersecretary of education James Kvaal said in a press call Thursday.
The department has also started sending corrected versions to colleges, but Kvaal
said others could take weeks longer to begin reprocessing.
Inside Higher Ed, April 19, 2024
