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Skagit Valley College honors 2026 Hall of Fame inductees during centennial celebration
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — Skagit Valley College celebrated its 2026 Hall of Fame inductees on March 20, 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 invites community to help create Centennial mural
Mount Vernon, Wash. — Skagit Valley College is inviting students and community members to take part in a hands-on art project celebrating the college’s 100-year anniversary.As part of its centennial celebration, SVC will host mural painting workshops where participants can decorate individual...
Skagit Valley College Cardinals claim 2026 NWAC championship
Mount Vernon, WA —The Skagit Valley College men’s basketball team, led by head coach Carl Howell, captured the 2026 Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) championship, finishing the season with a 30-3 record. The title marks the program’s first since 1988 and the fifth in school history, coming...
Skagit Valley College raises more than $145,000 to support student-athletes
Mount Vernon, WA — Skagit Valley College hosted its 23rd Annual Athletic Auction on Feb. 28 and raised more than $145,000 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...
Skagit Valley College featured nationally for expanding bachelor’s access in rural communities
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — Skagit Valley College faculty, staff, and graduates recently took the national stage at the Community College Baccalaureate Association (CCBA) National Conference, participating in a panel titled “The Transformative Power of Community College Baccalaureates in Rural America.”...
Skagit Valley College political science and philosophy instructor publishes new book on equity and inclusion
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — Skagit Valley College proudly congratulates Dr. Farhana Loonat, political science and philosophy instructor, on the publication of her new book, “Equity and Inclusion Through Policy and Practice,” published by Bloomsbury.In this timely and forward-thinking work, Loonat...
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...