System News | Opinion

Warehouse Theatre brings 'Outside Mullingar' and 'Misery' to stage in February

...Under the direction of WTC board member and [Yakima Valley College] theater instructor Ray Pritchard, the program will offer youngsters from ages 13-19 a chance to bring “The Phantom of the Opera” to life.
Yakima Herald-Republic, Jan. 25, 2025

Dr. Paul A Stoot, Sr delivers message of unity in diversity at Edmonds College’s MLK Celebration

Dr. Paul A. Stoot Sr, Senior Pastor/Founder of Greater Trinity Church, Founder/CEO of Rise Up Academy, and Lynnwood Times’ 2025 Person of the Year was the keynote speaker for Edmonds College’s MLK Celebration: Together We Stand: Justice Beyond the Dream event.
Lynnwood Times, Jan. 24, 2025

South Seattle College president Dr. Monica Brown visits Rotary Club of West Seattle and invites them to reciprocate

South Seattle College‘s president says she is not interested in having her college continue as “one of West Seattle’s best-kept secrets.” [Video]
West Seattle Blog, Jan. 23, 2025

Clark College to host free children’s dental health clinic Feb. 1

... Clark College’s dental hygiene students will provide free care under the supervision of licensed dental hygienists and dentists. Services will include cleanings, sealants, X-rays, exams, fluoride and select emergency treatments for children ages 4 to 17, regardless of insurance, according to a news release. 
Columbian, Jan. 22, 2025

Higher Education and Politics

Study: Skipping dev ed increases student success

A recent analysis finds placing students directly into college-level courses, rather than a more precise placement system, is key to learners’ success.
Inside Higher Ed, Jan. 28, 2025

Universities brace for funding cuts as congress considers reconciliation

Republicans want to make deep cuts to the federal budget, and several items related to higher education are on the chopping block.
Inside Higher Ed, Jan. 27, 2025