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The Aspen Institute Names Everett Community College a Top 200 U.S. Community College

khanson — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:25:36 +0000

EvCC Eligible to Compete for 2027 $1 Million Prize

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Aspen Institute named Everett Community College as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges. The 200 colleges were selected based on their student outcomes data, including retention, completion, transfer, and bachelor’s attainment rates. Started in 2010, this is the ninth cycle of the Aspen Prize.

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EvCC Eligible to Compete for 2027 $1 Million Prize Today, the Aspen Institute named Everett Community College as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges.

EvCC, Western Washington University launch guaranteed transfer admission program

jmarin — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 18:52:41 +0000

Everett Community College students now have a clear, guaranteed path to pearning their bachelor's degree at Western Washington University thanks to a new guaranteed admission program announced today by the two institutions.

The new agreement ensures that EvCC students who complete an eligible associate degree and meet academic requirements will be guaranteed admission to Western, one of Washington's top public universities.

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Everett Community College students now have a clear, guaranteed path to earning their bachelor’s degree at Western Washington University thanks to a new guaranteed transfer admission program announced today by the two institutions. The new agreement ensures that EvCC students who complete an eligible associate degree and meet academic requirements will be guaranteed admission to Western, one of Washington's top public universities.

On a YouTube Show, Making Machine Parts for Glory and $100,000

khanson — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:22:15 +0000

This reality show is short on scandal, betrayal and tears, and has an unusual aim: elevating U.S. manufacturing.

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Reposted from the New York Times. This reality show is short on scandal, betrayal and tears, and has an unusual aim: elevating U.S. manufacturing.

Turning job training into college credit

khanson — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 22:42:28 +0000

EvCC is expanding access to college credit for adult learners through new partnerships with local community organizations.

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Reposted from CCdaily.com. EvCC is expanding access to college credit for adult learners through new partnerships with local community organizations.

AMTEC team competes in “Clash of Trades” national championship

jmarin — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:49:32 +0000

The competition is featured in “Clash of Trades,” a reality series produced by Project MFG. Watch the full series at youtube.com/ProjectMFG

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Three Everett Community College students competed in the 2025 National Clash of Trades Championship in June at the Advanced Manufacturing Facility at Southwestern Illinois College in Belleville, Illinois. The competition is featured in “Clash of Trades,” a reality series produced by Project MFG. Watch the full series at youtube.com/ProjectMFG

Students can turn job training into college credit through new community partnerships

khanson — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 20:16:28 +0000

Everett Community College (EvCC) is expanding access to college credit for adult learners through new partnerships with three local community organizations: Snohomish County Evergreen Goodwill Job Training and Education Center (SnoCo JTEC), the Latino Educational Training Institute (LETI) and Volunteers of American Western Washington (VOA).

Through these partnerships, known as “crosswalks,” students who complete specific training programs can earn credit toward a degree or certificate through the college’s growing Academic Credit for Prior Learning (ACPL) program, which awards credit for college-level learning gained outside of traditional classrooms.

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Everett Community College Honors Outstanding Employees

khanson — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 23:05:37 +0000

At Everett Community College’s annual Spring Awards celebration on May 29, 16 employees were honored with awards, and 111 employees were recognized for reaching years-of-service milestones.

Employees were honored in several categories: the George Shuh Awards, which recognize an outstanding faculty member, staff member and exempt administrator, and the Exceptional Faculty, Diversity and Inclusion, Emerging Classified Staff, Distinguished Classified Staff, Extra Effort and You Made a Difference awards.

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At Everett Community College’s annual Spring Awards celebration on May 29, 16 employees were honored with awards, and 111 employees were recognized for reaching years-of-service milestones. Employees were honored in several categories: the George Shuh Awards, which recognize an outstanding faculty member, staff member and exempt administrator, and the Exceptional Faculty, Diversity and Inclusion, Emerging Classified Staff, Distinguished Classified Staff, Extra Effort and You Made a Difference awards.

Everett Community College Celebrates 2025 Graduates

khanson — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 20:56:35 +0000

EVERETT, Wash. – Everett Community College celebrated the achievements of the class of 2025 during the annual commencement ceremony on Sunday, June 8, at the Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett.

About 2,000 students graduated from Everett Community College with a degree or certificate in 2024-25, including EvCC’s first-ever bachelor’s degree students. Approximately 500 graduates participated in commencement.

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Everett Community College celebrated the achievements of the class of 2025 during the annual commencement ceremony on Sunday, June 8, at the Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett. About 2,000 students graduated from Everett Community College with a degree or certificate in 2024-25, including EvCC’s first-ever bachelor’s degree students. Approximately 500 graduates participated in commencement. About 2,000 students graduated from Everett Community College with a degree or certificate in 2024-25. Approximately 500 students participated in commencement.

EvCC Recognizes 2025 Honors Graduates

khanson — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 19:48:10 +0000

Everett Community College recognized its 2025 Honors Program graduates as they presented their final capstone projects during the college’s annual Honors Forum on June 3.

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EVERETT, Wash. — Everett Community College recognized its 2025 Honors Program graduates as they presented their final capstone projects during the college’s annual Honors Forum on June 3. The 2025 honors graduates were Taylor Bisset, Addison Buell, Moss Martin, Justin Nordin, Phillip Patzer, Keegan Raub and Tavish Raub.

EvCC to celebrate sports legends, trailblazers and a championship team at 2025 Hall of Fame banquet

jmarin — Thu, 29 May 2025 00:12:21 +0000

EVERETT, Wash. — A record-setting rebounder, a dual-threat pitcher, a cross country dynasty and one of the longest-tenured coaches in college history — Everett Community College will honor them all at the 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Thursday, June 5, at the Walt Price Student Fitness Center.

Six individuals and one standout team will be inducted into the Hall of Fame during the evening celebration, which also recognizes current student-athletes and teams of the year for academic and athletic excellence.

Tickets are $40 for adults and $20 for children age 12 and under, available at EverettCC.edu/Athletics.

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A record-setting rebounder, a dual-threat pitcher, a cross country dynasty and one of the longest-tenured coaches in college history — Everett Community College will honor them all at the 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Thursday, June 5, at the Walt Price Student Fitness Center.