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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...
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...