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Skagit Valley College hosts open house and reception for “Around the Americas” education and research sailing expedition
Skagit Valley College (SVC) Foundation and the SVC San Juan Center invite the public to a special open house and reception for the Around the Americas education and research sailing expedition. This event will take place on Friday, March 21, at the Spring Street Pier in Friday Harbor. The open...
Skagit Valley College highlights basketball players Camryn Kerr and Sylas Williams
Skagit Valley College (SVC) celebrates the notable contributions of student-athletes Camryn Kerr and Sylas Williams, who have demonstrated excellence in both academics and athletics during their time with the Cardinals. Their leadership on the court and commitment to their studies have made them...
Legendary coach Steve Epperson to be inducted into NWAC Hall of Fame
Skagit Valley College (SVC) announces that Steve Epperson, former women’s basketball coach and a cornerstone of the college’s athletic program, will be inducted into the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony is scheduled for June 5 at Angel of the Winds Casino,...
Skagit Valley College raises more than $135,000 to support student-athletes
Skagit Valley College hosted its 22nd Annual Athletic Auction on Feb. 1 and raised more than $135,000 in support of student-athletes and the athletics program at SVC. Nearly 300 attendees participated in the auction, setting a new record for the event which was held at the Swinomish Casino and...
Skagit Valley College men's basketball clinches north division championship
The Skagit Valley College (SVC) men’s basketball team has secured the North Division Championship with an undefeated 12-0 record in league play (26-1 overall). This marks the team’s first unanimous division title since 2014. The Cardinals have held the number one ranking in the Northwest Athletic...
SVC Marine Technology Center to host open house featuring Around the Americas project
The research vessel sailing vessel (S/V) One Ocean is set to embark on a 27,300-nautical-mile journey around North and South America as part of the Around the Americas Sailing Research and Education initiative. The vessel, which has undergone extensive refits at Skagit Valley College’s Marine...
Skagit Valley College honors coach for 30 years of dedication to women's basketball
Skagit Valley College (SVC) recognizes the significant contributions of Deb Castle, who has served the women’s basketball program for three decades as both an assistant and head coach. Her dedication has been instrumental in the development of numerous student-athletes and the sustained success...
Skagit Valley College launches Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education
Skagit Valley College (SVC) has announced the addition of a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Early Childhood Education (ECE), its sixth bachelor's degree program, starting in fall 2025. The program will include Washington state teaching certification and an early childhood education endorsement,...
SVC to host Northwest Commission on Colleges Evaluators April 28-30
Evaluators from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) will visit Skagit Valley College in Mount Vernon, Wash. on April 28-30, 2025, for their year seven comprehensive evaluation visit. The goal of the visit is for evaluators to see first-hand the achievements and processes...
Skagit Valley College celebrates 26 years of holiday giving through its annual Giving Tree program
Skagit Valley College (SVC) recognizes the 26th anniversary of its Giving Tree program, which has provided gifts to 3,215 children who otherwise may not receive gifts during the holiday season. The program continues through contributions from SVC employees, benefiting children and families in the...