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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...
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...
SVC President’s Newsletter – Inaugural Edition!
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. Dive into the November 21 edition and subscribe...
Skagit Valley College hosts 2024 Learning with Leaders event, offering hands-on career exploration for local students
Skagit Valley College, in collaboration with FuturesNW, hosted the 2024 Learning with Leaders event at McIntyre Hall on Nov. 13. More than 200 local high school students from across Skagit and Whatcom counties attended with the opportunity to explore careers through hands-on workshops and direct...
Cardinals teams hit the road for upcoming matches with strong standings and championship prospects
Skagit Valley College’s Volleyball, Women’s Soccer, Men’s Soccer, and Men’s and Women’s Golf teams will be competing on the road this week. Current season standings and rankings are as follows: Volleyball: The Cardinal Volleyball team holds a 26-3 record and is in first place in the...
SVC Marine Technology Center to host open house featuring Around the Americas project
Skagit Valley College (SVC) will hold an open house event at the Marine Technology Center on Friday, Oct. 25, from 3-5 p.m. The event will feature the marine maintenance technology program and a collaboration project, Around the Americas, which focuses on marine technology and environmental initiatives. The...
Leadership Whidbey hires new program manager
Leadership Whidbey has announced the appointment of Tiffany Scribner as the new program manager, effective Aug. 1, 2024. Scribner brings more than 15 years of experience in leadership, education, project management, and community engagement. Before joining Leadership Whidbey, Scribner served as...
Skagit Valley College to launch new associate and bachelor of applied science degrees in Advanced Manufacturing and Design
Skagit Valley College prepares to launch a new four-year pathway in Advanced Manufacturing and Design that includes the college’s fifth bachelor’s degree and the recently revised associate degree program this fall. These degrees will provide students with the skills and experience needed to...
Skagit Valley College instructor Dr. Farhana Loonat receives prestigious national award
Dr. Farhana Loonat The American Political Science Association (APSA), the largest association of political scientists in the U.S., has awarded Dr. Farhana Loonat, political science and philosophy instructor at Skagit Valley College, the 2024 Community College Faculty Award. This honor is presented...