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Skagit Valley College honors 2026 Hall of Fame inductees during centennial celebration

March 26, 2026

MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — Skagit Valley College celebrated its 2026 Hall of Fame inductees on March 20, honoring alumni, faculty, staff, public officials and community members whose leadership and service have made a lasting impact on the college and...

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Skagit Valley College invites community to help create Centennial mural

March 25, 2026

Mount Vernon, Wash. — Skagit Valley College is inviting students and community members to take part in a hands-on art project celebrating the college’s 100-year anniversary.As part of its centennial celebration, SVC will host mural painting workshops...

NWAC Championship

Skagit Valley College Cardinals claim 2026 NWAC championship

March 17, 2026

Mount Vernon, WA —The Skagit Valley College men’s basketball team, led by head coach Carl Howell, captured the 2026 Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) championship, finishing the season with a 30-3 record. The title marks the program’s first...

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Skagit Valley College raises more than $145,000 to support student-athletes

March 09, 2026

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...

BASM Feature

Skagit Valley College featured nationally for expanding bachelor’s access in rural communities

March 03, 2026

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...

Dr. Farhana Loonat, political science and philosophy instructor, on the publication of her new book, “Equity and Inclusion Through Policy and Practice,”

Skagit Valley College political science and philosophy instructor publishes new book on equity and inclusion

February 24, 2026

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...

Matthew Mardesich, Marine Maintenance Technology (MMT) co-department chair and instructor

Skagit Valley College instructor named ABYC Foundation 2025 Educator of the Year

February 09, 2026

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...

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Skagit Valley College Board appoints Dr. Thomas Keegan as interim president

February 06, 2026

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...

New Trustee Announcement - Vhari Rust-Clark

Skagit Valley College welcomes Vhari Rust - Clark to Board of Trustees

January 27, 2026

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...

New BSN Program

Skagit Valley College announces newly approved Bachelor of Science in Nursing program

January 26, 2026

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...

Upcoming Events

Sat Mar 28 2026
10:00AM Online (Virtual)

The Running Start program at SVC allows high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to take...

Tue Apr 07 2026
11:00AM Mount Vernon Campus

Skagit Valley College is celebrating 100 years, and we want you to be part of it in a creative and...

Wed Apr 08 2026
11:00AM Whidbey Island Campus

Skagit Valley College is celebrating 100 years, and we want you to be part of it in a creative and...

 


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