2025 News Archive
Skagit Valley College invites community input in presidential search process
Mount Vernon, WASH. — Skagit Valley College is inviting community members to participate in a series of public forums in April to help shape the search for the college’s next president.The forums will provide an opportunity for community members...
National marketing council honors Skagit Valley College at Washington D.C. conference
Mount Vernon, WASH. — Skagit Valley College was honored at the 2025 Paragon Awards from the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) at the council’s national conference in March in Washington, D.C.NCMPR’s Paragon Awards recognize...
Skagit Valley College honors 2026 Hall of Fame inductees during centennial celebration
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...
Skagit Valley College invites community to help create Centennial mural
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...
Skagit Valley College Cardinals claim 2026 NWAC championship
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...
Skagit Valley College raises more than $145,000 to support student-athletes
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...
Skagit Valley College featured nationally for expanding bachelor’s access in rural communities
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...
Skagit Valley College political science and philosophy instructor publishes new book on equity and inclusion
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...
Skagit Valley College instructor named ABYC Foundation 2025 Educator of the Year
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...
Skagit Valley College Board appoints Dr. Thomas Keegan as interim president
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...