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Skagit Valley College instructor named ABYC Foundation 2025 Educator of the Year
ANACORTES, Wash. — Skagit Valley College is proud to announce that Matthew Mardesich, Marine Maintenance Technology (MMT) co-department chair and instructor, has been named the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) Foundation’s 2025 Educator of the Year.The annual award honors outstanding marine...
Skagit Valley College Board appoints Dr. Thomas Keegan as interim president
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — The Skagit Valley College Board of Trustees voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Thomas Keegan as interim president of SVC at its regular board meeting held on Feb. 3. Keegan will begin his appointment on Feb. 9 and will serve through Dec. 31.Keegan previously served as president...
Skagit Valley College welcomes Vhari Rust - Clark to Board of Trustees
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — Skagit Valley College (SVC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Vhari Rust-Clark of Burlington to the college’s Board of Trustees. Rust-Clark was appointed by Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson, with her term beginning December 30, to fill the vacant trustee position...
Skagit Valley College announces newly approved Bachelor of Science in Nursing program
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — Skagit Valley College (SVC) has announced the approval of its new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) program, following a vote by the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges at its Oct. 16 meeting last fall.The program becomes the college’s seventh bachelor’s...
Statement from the Skagit Valley College Board of Trustees
At a special meeting held today, the Skagit Valley College Board of Trustees named Dr. Mike Cogan, Vice President for Administrative Services, as lead administrator in charge, effective immediately. Dr. Cogan will serve in that capacity until an interim president is appointed. The Board took...
Statement from the Skagit Valley College Board of Trustees
At its public meeting on Thursday, January 15, the Skagit Valley College Board of Trustees unanimously voted to terminate for convenience the employment contract of SVC President Dr. Christopher Villa, effective immediately. The Board is committed to acting decisively and thoughtfully to ensure...
Skagit Valley College announces 2026 Hall of Fame inductees
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — Skagit Valley College has announced the 2026 inductees to its Hall of Fame, honoring alumni, faculty, staff, public officials and community members whose leadership and service have made a lasting impact on the college and the broader Skagit Valley community. Established...
Skagit Valley College names Brendan Gribek new head men’s soccer coach
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — Skagit Valley College is proud to announce the appointment of Brendan Gribek as the new head men’s soccer coach for the Cardinal men’s soccer program, effective immediately. Gribek brings a broad and varied background as both a player and coach to SVC. As a student-athlete,...
Skagit Valley College marks 25 years of Champions at annual awards ceremony
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — Skagit Valley College marked a major milestone on Nov. 20, hosting the 25th annual Champions Awards Ceremony, an evening celebrating a quarter-century of recognizing and supporting outstanding students from Skagit, Island, and San Juan counties. The evening, held at McIntyre...
SVC men’s basketball coach Carl Howell reaches 500 career wins — fastest in NWAC History
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — Skagit Valley College men’s basketball head coach Carl Howell has reached a historic milestone, earning his 500th career victory with the Cardinals’ win over Centralia College on Dec. 12, 2025.With the achievement, Howell becomes the fastest coach in Northwest Athletic...