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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...
SVC invites the community to celebrate El Grito
Skagit Valley College will host El Grito, a celebration of Mexico’s independence, on Friday, Sept. 13 from 5-8:30 p.m. on its Mount Vernon campus. El Grito will feature the Consulate of Safety from Seattle, Jorge Lopez, as a special guest.The event will feature local food, vendors, a resource...
Skagit Valley College Athletics receives grant for new scoreboards
Skagit Valley College Athletics received a generous grant from the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Cascade Chapter and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 191 to install new scoreboards at its fields.“NECA Cascade Chapter and IBEW Local 191 are committed...
T BAILEY, Inc. donates $30,000 in materials to Skagit Valley College welding program
Mount Vernon, Wash. – Skagit Valley College received $30,000 worth of steel plate and carbon material from T BAILEY to support the college's welding program. These donations provide students with access to high-quality materials essential for advanced welding and cutting processes. These contributions...
"Back to School Blessing” hosted at Skagit Valley College Aug. 17
(Mount Vernon, Wash.) –– Skagit Valley College is partnering with local churches and community service organizations to host the “Back to School Blessing” event this Saturday, Aug. 17. More than thirty local booths will be present. The event will be held from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Tollefson...
Skagit Valley College holds 36th annual James M. Ford Golf Classic
Mount Vernon, Wa. – The Skagit Valley College Foundation held the 36th annual James M. Ford Golf Classic tournament on Aug. 2 at Avalon Golf Course in Burlington. The sold-out event raised $114,000 in revenue to support SVC student scholarships, exceeding last year’s total of $90,000. Since...
NABC recognizes 2023-24 academic award honorees; Skagit Valley College among top ranked
Mount Vernon, Wash. – Skagit Valley College’s men’s basketball team was recognized as a recipient of the 2023-24 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Team Academic Excellence Awards and Honors Court. These awards highlight outstanding academic achievements by men's college basketball...
Skagit Valley College launches new website
Mount Vernon, WA—Skagit Valley College (SVC) recently launched its new and improved website, marking a significant milestone in the college’s digital transformation. The website went live on Monday, June 10 offering a fresh look and enhanced user experience for all visitors. What’s new? The...
Skagit Valley College offers adult family home administrator training course
Skagit Valley College (SVC) announces a new 54-hour training course for individuals seeking to start their own adult family home business in the State of Washington. The program meets the educational requirements established by the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) for adult family...