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Skagit Valley College raises more than $135,000 to support student-athletes
Skagit Valley College hosted its 22nd Annual Athletic Auction on Feb. 1 and raised more than $135,000 in support of student-athletes and the athletics program at SVC. Nearly 300 attendees participated in the auction, setting a new record for the event which was held at the Swinomish Casino and...
Skagit Valley College men's basketball clinches north division championship
The Skagit Valley College (SVC) men’s basketball team has secured the North Division Championship with an undefeated 12-0 record in league play (26-1 overall). This marks the team’s first unanimous division title since 2014. The Cardinals have held the number one ranking in the Northwest Athletic...
SVC Marine Technology Center to host open house featuring Around the Americas project
The research vessel sailing vessel (S/V) One Ocean is set to embark on a 27,300-nautical-mile journey around North and South America as part of the Around the Americas Sailing Research and Education initiative. The vessel, which has undergone extensive refits at Skagit Valley College’s Marine...
Skagit Valley College honors coach for 30 years of dedication to women's basketball
Skagit Valley College (SVC) recognizes the significant contributions of Deb Castle, who has served the women’s basketball program for three decades as both an assistant and head coach. Her dedication has been instrumental in the development of numerous student-athletes and the sustained success...
Skagit Valley College launches Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education
Skagit Valley College (SVC) has announced the addition of a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Early Childhood Education (ECE), its sixth bachelor's degree program, starting in fall 2025. The program will include Washington state teaching certification and an early childhood education endorsement,...
SVC to host Northwest Commission on Colleges Evaluators April 28-30
Evaluators from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) will visit Skagit Valley College in Mount Vernon, Wash. on April 28-30, 2025, for their year seven comprehensive evaluation visit. The goal of the visit is for evaluators to see first-hand the achievements and processes...
Skagit Valley College celebrates 26 years of holiday giving through its annual Giving Tree program
Skagit Valley College (SVC) recognizes the 26th anniversary of its Giving Tree program, which has provided gifts to 3,215 children who otherwise may not receive gifts during the holiday season. The program continues through contributions from SVC employees, benefiting children and families in the...
SVC President’s Newsletter – President's Holiday Message
This month's issue of the Skagit Valley College President's Newsletter includes a holiday message from the President to the SVC Community, as well spotlights on the Women's Volleyball team's historic NWAC Championship win, the employee holiday potluck, and the SVC Foundation celebrating donor...
Skagit Valley College volleyball secures first NWAC tournament title
The Skagit Valley College (SVC) volleyball team won its first Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) tournament championship on Nov. 24, defeating Linn-Benton Community College in five sets. The final scores were 19-25, 26-24, 28-26, 20-25, and 15-11. The tournament was held at Pierce College. Linn-Benton...
SVC Marketing and Communication wins 20 marketing and public relations regional awards
The Skagit Valley College Strategic Marketing and Communications department recently was awarded 20 prestigious Medallion Awards from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) for work promoting the college during the 2023-24 academic year. The awards include 11 first-place...