Member Announcements

Skagit Valley College is proud to announce that Dr. Gabriel Mast, vice president of planning and effectiveness, has been selected for the 2025-26 Aspen 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…

The performance on July 15 at Caveat* Theater will be LiveStreamed. (9:30 PM Eastern, 6:30 PM PST). You can purchase Live Stream or in-person tickets here: https://www.caveat.nyc/events/benjamin-franklin—live-7-15-2025

Get ready to tee off for a great cause at the 2nd Annual Golf Tournament hosted by Andy’s 5 Star Flooring at Avalon Golf Course! Date: August 20th Registration: 10:00 AM Shotgun Start: 12:00 PM Gather your foursome and sign up to help raise money for a meaningful cause. It’s a fun day of golf,…

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…

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…

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…

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Now Open until Midnight. We Now Deliver to Clear Lake, Big Lake, and Port of Skagit! www.mountainmikespizza.com

Skagit Valley College (SVC) has earned national recognition for the quality of its Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP), receiving initial accreditation from the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP), the nation’s only accrediting body for concurrent enrollment programs. SVC was one of just six institutions nationwide to earn initial accreditation during the 2024-2025 cycle, joining…

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…

Skagit Valley College’s class of 2025 will walk across the stage for their diplomas, degrees, and certificates this week. SVC is proudly celebrating the 98th graduating class at its four ceremonies. The first ceremony for San Juan Center graduates will be held at Brickworks in Friday Harbor on June 17, two ceremonies for the Mount…