BOARD OF TRUSTEES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT NO. 4 SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE
The Skagit Valley College Board of Trustees will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, April 28, 2025 at 1:45 – 2:30 p.m., in Nelson Hall, N219, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273. The purpose of this meeting is to meet with the NWCCU (Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities) Accreditation Team. No action will be taken.
Skagit Valley Family YMCA Hosting Annual Chris Mang Memorial Charity Fun Run & Walk
SKAGIT COUNTY, WA – The Skagit Valley Family YMCA and Mang/Glesne family are excited to announce the Chris Mang Memorial Charity Fun Run and Walk, taking place on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the Skagit Valley Playfields in Mount Vernon. The celebratory 5k and 1 mile fun run and walk is open to people of all ages and abilities. Day-of registration opens at 9:00am and the run/walk starts at 10:00am. Pre-registration is $20/person and day-of registration is $25. All funds will support the Chris Mang Memorial
Around the Americas 14-month education and research sailing expedition to launch May 3 from the Port of Anacortes
Anacortes, Wash. – Skagit Valley College will host a launch event for the research sailing vessel (S/V) One Ocean on May 3 at 8 a.m. in the parking lot near dock B of the Cap Sante Marina in the Port of Anacortes. One Ocean will be departing on a 14-month education and research sailing expedition. The expedition will focus on ocean research, education, and community outreach to highlight the importance of education to motivate students of all ages to become future ocean stewards. The event will feature a
Skagit Valley College to host Clean Energy and Sustainability Fair to celebrate Earth Day April 22
Mount Vernon, Wash. – Skagit Valley College is hosting the Clean Energy and Sustainability Fair in celebration of Earth Day on Tuesday, April 22 and will focus on environmental conservation, clean energy jobs, environmental advocacy, and clean energy technology. The fair is free and open to the public and will be held 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Knutzen Cardinal Center and Tollefson Plaza at the college’s Mount Vernon campus. There will be music, crafts, and a plant sale. Highlights of the fair include
Helping Hands volunteers awarded Washington State Volunteer Service Award
We are honored, and incredibly proud, to announce that our volunteers have been awarded the Washington State Volunteer Service Award for the northwest region. Our volunteers were sponsored for the award due to their consistent hard work and commitment to helping their community. In 2024 Helping Hands volunteers put in over 15,700 hours across six locations in Skagit County. They helped sort over 1.9 million pounds of food and helped facilitate 250,000+ visits by community members. "The volunteers who
Skagit Valley College automotive program receives national accreditation
Mount Vernon, Wash. — The Skagit Valley College (SVC) automotive technology program has received notice of renewal of ASE Training Program accreditation by the ASE Education Foundation. SVC’s automotive technology program has been accredited at the highest level of accreditation; Master Automobile Service Technology. SVC has been accredited by the ASE Education Foundation, formally known as National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), for more than 20 years. To achieve this coveted
Skagit Valley College celebrates Black History Month
Mount Vernon, Wash. — Skagit Valley College (SVC) honored Black History Month in Feb. by hosting a series of engaging and educational events for students, staff, and faculty. These events provided meaningful opportunities for learning, reflection, and discussion about the contributions and experiences of Black individuals throughout history and in higher education. On Feb. 13, SVC partnered with Living Voices to bring interactive historical performances to campus. More than 200 attendees – including
