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Health fair was recruiting tool
Walla Walla Community College hosted a health fair to connect nursing students with employers and continuing education.
KLEW TV, March 15, 2010
http://www.klewtv.com/news/local/87533787.html
Cascadia Community College named to Presidential Honor Roll for community service for third consecutive year
Bothell/Kenmore Reporter, March 11, 2010
http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/north_king/bkn/news/87360772.html
P.E.T program graduates 10 students
Big Bend Community College’s Pre-Employment Training Program graduated its first 10 students of 2010. Graduates of the program receive preferential hiring from nine local manufacturing companies.
The Othello Outlook, March 15, 2010
http://othellooutlook.com/?p=9236
Former EvCC slugger Cunningham happy in San Diego
After a tough 2009 with the A’s, former EvCC standout Aaron Cunningham is enthused about a fresh start with the Padres
The Everett Herald, March 16, 2010
http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20100316/SPORTS/703169939/1009/SPORTS07
TRENDS| HORIZONS | EDUCATION
Hope Amid Disappointment
As the $12 billion graduation initiative appears to slip away, community college leaders focus on the benefits of a year in the spotlight – and look to the future.
Inside Higher Ed, March 16 2010
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2010/03/16/agi
What if a college education just isn't for everyone?
USA Today, March 16, 2010
http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2010-03-16-1Acollegeforall16_CV_N.htm
OPINION: A race to the top: There is no Race to the Top for higher education. But there should be.
The Chronicle of Higher Ed, March 7, 2010
http://chronicle.com/article/A-Race-to-the-Top-/64520/
Op-ed: Universities need protection from continuing budget cuts
Bellingham Herald, March 9, 2010
http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2010/03/09/1330194/universities-need-protection-from.html
Nebraska's Community Colleges End Long-Simmering Feud
The Chronicle of Higher Ed, March 9, 2010
http://chronicle.com/article/Nebraskas-Community-Colleges/64578/
State Cuts Are Pushing Public Colleges Into Peril
Nevada, in particular, faces deep reductions and demanding demographics
The Chronicle of Higher Ed, March 14, 2010
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University of Washington mulls faculty retirement deal
Puget Sound Business Journal, March 15, 2010
http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/stories/2010/03/15/daily7.html
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