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Marketing council honors Skagit Valley College at national conference
Mount Vernon, WA — Skagit Valley College has received two 2023 Paragon Awards from the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) at the council’s national conference last month in Seattle, Washington. The college’s marketing team was awarded in the following categories: Communications...
Skagit Valley College reaches NWAC Championship semi-finals
Mount Vernon, WA — The Skagit Valley College men’s basketball ended their season in the final four round of the North West Athletic Conference (NWAC) Tournament following a hard-fought battle against Tacoma Community College that extended into overtime on Sat., March 18. The team secured second...
Luis Valdez to Speak at Skagit Valley College
Mount Vernon, Wash. – Skagit Valley College is launching a new President’s Spotlight Series to host lectures, events, concerts, and more by influential and important leaders, artists, innovators, and icons to engage with its campuses and local communities.The first event in the series brings...
Maritime Education Alliance
Mount Vernon, WA – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced that the Pacific Northwest Maritime Education Alliance (PAC Maritime) is among 32 entities designated as Centers of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education (COE). PAC...
Skagit Valley College celebrates annual Champions of Diversity awards ceremony with $247,000 in student scholarships
(Mount Vernon, Wash.) –– Skagit Valley College, Washington State University, Western Washington University, Central Washington University, and Eastern Washington University awarded more than $247,000 in student scholarships to young multicultural leaders attending high schools throughout Skagit,...
Skagit Valley College raises record-high $143,000 to support student-athletes
Mount Vernon, WA — Skagit Valley College (SVC) hosted its 21st Annual Athletic Auction on Feb. 3 and raised a record-high amount of more than $143,000 in support of student-athletes and the athletics program at SVC. “Thank you to the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community and the Swinomish Casino...
Skagit Valley College names Kathleen Petrzelka executive director of SVC Foundation
Mount Vernon, WA — Skagit Valley College recently named Kathleen Petrzelka as the executive director of SVC Foundation. She began her role on January 2. “Kathleen's brings a wealth of expertise and a deep understanding of the intricacies of philanthropy," said Anne Clark, vice president...
SVC celebrates Black History Month with events
Mount Vernon, WA — Skagit Valley College will host a series of events in observance of Black History Month. The college has organized these events in recognition of the sacrifices of African Americans and to honor their contributions. Activities include movie screenings for students, a Mardi Gras...
Skagit Valley College names Darren Greeno as vice president of academic affairs
Mount Vernon, WA — Skagit Valley College named Darren Greeno, a dynamic leader in higher education with more than 17 years of experience, as its vice president of academic affairs. He will begin his permanent role on Feb. 1. Greeno has been serving as SVC’s interim vice president of academic...
Skagit Valley College Foundation receives a $1.68 million bequest, its third-largest gift in its history
Mount Vernon, WA — The Skagit Valley College Foundation received the third-largest gift in its history, a $1.68 million bequest from the estate of Stella Rolph. The gift will be endowed and used to fund two scholarships. The donor, Stella Rolph of Burlington, passed away in December 2022. The...