Skagit Valley College’s Dr. Gabriel Mast selected for Aspen Institute’s Rising Presidents Fellowship
Skagit Valley College is proud to announce that Dr. Gabriel Mast, vice president of planning and effectiveness, has been selected for the 2025-26Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship, a highly regarded leadership program through the Aspen Institute’s College Excellence Program. Mast is one of 40 emerging leaders chosen from more than 120 applicants nationwide. Rigorously selected by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen), fellows will learn from—and apply to their own contexts—lessons from
Cue the Spotlight: Peoples Bank Named Season Sponsor for Mount Baker Theatre’s 99th Season
Bellingham, WA — Mount Baker Theatre (MBT) is proud to announce that Peoples Bank has been named the official 2025-2026 Season Sponsor as MBT prepares to unveil its 99th season of serving Northwest Washington and Southern British Columbia. In addition, they will continue as the annual Concessions Sponsor. The long-time supporter of the region, Peoples Bank, is a locally owned and operated community bank headquartered in Bellingham. The upcoming MBT season will open with exclusive pre-sale access for MBT
Skagit Valley College instructor Keri Palasz brings home silver at international yoga championship
Mount Vernon, WASH. – Skagit Valley College (SVC) instructor Keri Palasz recently represented the U.S. on the world stage—earning 2nd place at the International Yoga Sports Federation (IYSF) World Yoga Championship held April 5-6, 2025, at Limkokwing University in Malaysia. Palasz was also one of 20 athletes invited to participate in the event’s Global Demonstration Team, helping close the championship with a message of peace and unity. More than 150 athletes from 22 nations competed at this prestigious
Two Skagit Valley College students selected for prestigious chemistry research program at WWU
Mount Vernon, WASH. – Skagit Valley College (SVC) students Owen Reeder and Camden Losey will spend this summer conducting chemistry research through one of the Pacific Northwest’s most respected undergraduate programs—the National Science Foundation-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program at Western Washington University (WWU). It offers undergraduates the chance to work alongside university faculty and researchers on real-world chemistry projects. Participants also gain valuable
Skagit Valley College’s Cardinal Craft Brewing program wins two international awards
Mount Vernon, WASH. — Skagit Valley College’s Cardinal Craft Brewing (CCB) program earned two major awards at the prestigious 2025 North American Brewers Association (NABA) International Beer Awards, reaffirming the program’s reputation for producing high-quality craft beer—and preparing the next generation of brewing professionals. The competition results were announced on June 6, with CCB receiving a gold medal for the Vienna Lager in the American Amber Lager category and a bronze medal for the Brown Ale
Diaper Bank Stuff the Bus Volunteers NEEDED at the Fair
Date/time: Thursday, August 7th, 2025 10am-5pmFecha/horario: Jueves, 7 de Agosto 2025 10am- 5pmLocation/ ubicación: 1401 Cleveland Street Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Join United Way and Skagit Transit at the Skagit County Fairgrounds as we Stuff the Bus with diaper supplies for the Diaper Bank of Skagit County! ¡Únete a United Way y Skagit Transit en la Ferial del Condado de Skagit mientras llenamos el autobús con pañales para el Banco de Pañales del Condado de Skagit! *While supplies last / 1 free fair
Inaugural graduating SVC Dental Therapy Program class for Native American students celebrates milestone
WHO: Skagit Valley College (SVC), Swinomish Indian Tribal Community leaders, and students WHAT: SVC and the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community celebrate the graduation of six students from the dəxʷx̌ayəbus SVC Dental Therapy Program. Analogous to a physician assistant, dental therapists are mid-level providers who work under the supervision of a dentist and provide routine dental care, similar to how a physician assistant works with medical doctors. This inaugural cohort, which is comprised entirely of
How to Bring in the Right People to Fuel Your Sales and Marketing Growth
Every business reaches a point where internal hustle alone won't cut it. You’ve optimized what you can in-house, maybe even burned the candle down to the wick trying to stretch talent beyond their specialties. At some point, if you’re serious about scaling up sales or reaching customers with more punch, you’ll need to look outside. That’s when hiring external professionals stops being a luxury and starts becoming an essential move. Think Strategy Before Staffing You don’t start by calling a consultant.
