2025 News Archive
Skagit Valley College to host a military and veterans registration event Nov. 3
Skagit Valley College (SVC) will host a military and veterans registration event on Monday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both the Mount Vernon and Whidbey Island campuses. The event gives new, current, or returning SVC military and veterans...
Skagit Valley College seeks nominations for 2026 Hall of Fame
As Skagit Valley College celebrates its 100th year of serving the community, the college is calling for nominations for the Skagit Valley College Hall of Fame. Established in 1989, the Hall of Fame honors individuals and groups who have made exceptional...
Skagit Valley College Political Science Faculty named Woman of the Year by Skagit Women’s Alliance and Network
Dr. Farhana Loonat Skagit Valley College is proud to announce that SVC political science instructor, Dr. Farhana Loonat, has been named Woman of the Year 2025 by the Skagit Women’s Alliance and Network (SWAN). The award ceremony will be held at...
Skagit Valley College instructor Sunaina Virendra named as Northwest Accreditation Commission Fellow for 2025-26
Skagit Valley College (SVC) is proud to announce that SVC instructor, Sunaina Virendra, has been selected as a fellow in the Northwest Accreditation Commission’s Higher Education Leadership and Innovation Fellowship for 2025-26. Virendra serves...
Skagit Valley College to host 20th annual Back to School Blessing event Aug. 16
Skagit Valley College will once again host the community’s 20th annual Back to School Blessing event, set for Saturday, Aug. 16, from 9 a.m. to noon or until supplies last in Tollefson Plaza on the Mount Vernon campus.The event offers a welcoming...
Skagit Valley College’s Dr. Gabriel Mast selected for Aspen Institute’s Rising Presidents Fellowship
Dr. Gabriel Mast Skagit Valley College is proud to announce that Dr. Gabriel Mast, vice president of planning and effectiveness, has been selected for the 2025-26 Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship, a highly regarded leadership program through the...
SVC President’s Newsletter – June 2025 Issue
The Skagit Valley College President’s Newsletter celebrates our vibrant community each month, highlighting faculty innovation, student success, and key initiatives. Rooted in respect, integrity, and collaboration, it captures the heart of SVC....
Skagit Valley College instructor Keri Palasz brings home silver at international yoga championship
Keri Palasz Skagit Valley College (SVC) instructor Keri Palasz recently represented the U.S. on the world stage—earning 2nd place at the International Yoga Sports Federation (IYSF) World Yoga Championship held April 5-6, 2025, at Limkokwing University...
Two Skagit Valley College students selected for prestigious chemistry research program at WWU
Skagit Valley College (SVC) students Owen Reeder and Camden Losey will spend this summer conducting chemistry research through one of the Pacific Northwest’s most respected undergraduate programs—the National Science Foundation-funded Research...
Skagit Valley College earns national accreditation for concurrent enrollment program
Skagit Valley College (SVC) has earned national recognition for the quality of its Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP), receiving initial accreditation from the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP), the nation’s only...