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Gov. Inslee appoints Ozell Jackson III as new Skagit Valley College trustee
Gov. Inslee appoints Ozell Jackson III as new Skagit Valley College trustee.Ozell Jackson III has been appointed by Gov. Inslee to the Skagit Valley College (SVC) Board of Trustees and will serve from Oct. 2021 through Sept. 2026.“Ozell’s passion for helping Whidbey Island’s community diverse...
Skagit Valley College receives $2.5M federal grant to provide college access to migrant, seasonal farmworker families
Skagit Valley College (SVC) is pleased to announce it has received a $2.5M College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The five-year grant provides academic and financial support services to eligible students from migrant and seasonal farmworker...
Skagit Valley College President Keegan announces retirement
Dr. Tom Keegan, SVC PresidentAfter 43 years of service in the Washington Community and Technical College system, and as the third longest-serving President of Skagit Valley College (SVC), Dr. Tom Keegan has announced his intent to retire effective Aug. 31, 2022.“I am forever grateful to have been...
Sen. Murray meets with SVC students on legislation to make community college tuition free
U.S Sen. Patty Murray recently visited Skagit Valley College to meet with students and staff to hear how tuition-free community college would help them and the local community.“As a former community college instructor at Shoreline Community College, I know how life-changing higher education can...
SVC announces a second-year award of pilot scholarship program
Skagit Valley College (SVC) is pleased to announce that the College has been awarded approximately $52,000 for a pilot scholarship program designed to assist SVC’s Running Start students by the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC).The SVC Running Start Pilot Scholarship will support student...
Fall Quarter COVID-19 Safety Requirements for In-Person Courses and Activities
Skagit Valley College will require employees and students that attend courses or other activities in-person to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or request an exemption based on medical or religious reasons prior to the start of Fall Quarter 2021. The college will continue to require everyone...
Leadership Whidbey Now Accepting Applications for the 2021-22 Program
Skagit Valley College, the Economic Development Council for Island County, Sno-Isle Libraries, The Whidbey Institute, and community partners are proud to announce that applications are now being accepted for the second annual Leadership Whidbey program. This year’s program is planned for in-person...
Two SVC students named to the 2021 All-Washington Academic Team
Skagit Valley College (SVC) students, Sydney Sharp and Sarah Head were named to the 2021 All-Washington Academic Team. Both were honored at the 26th annual ceremony that was held virtually on April 15, 2021.The annual All-Washington Academic Team ceremony provides an opportunity for community...
The SVC 63rd Annual Honors Reception
Skagit Valley College celebrated student success at the College’s 63rd Annual Honors Reception that was held virtually on June 17th this year.Among the highlights, Gavel Awards were presented to Gus Kidane (Mount Vernon) and Christian King (Oak Harbor), in recognition of their service with the...
Congrats, Graduating Class of 2020!
Skagit Valley College was proud to celebrate its 93rd graduating class this past week. The SVC Graduating Class of 2020 accomplished so much this year—especially considering the unprecedented challenges they faced due to COVID-19.In support of the Stay Home, Stay Healthy directive by the Governor’s...