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Below you’ll find news stories, highlights, and features about the activities of the Seattle Colleges Foundation, its partners and donors, and the impact of gifts supporting teaching and learning excellence.
In the News
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Recent Respiratory Therapy grad thrust to frontlines of COVID-19 crisis
Faiza graduated in 2019 from Seattle Central's Respiratory Therapy program. Now she faces the pandemic firsthand as one of Seattle's communities essentials workers.
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Seattle Colleges creates COVID-19 Emergency Fund to help vulnerable students stay in school
Seattle Colleges creates COVID-19 Emergency Fund to help vulnerable students stay in school
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Seattle P-I: Community college students navigate pandemic
Community college students navigate pandemic
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PRESS RELEASE: Kerry Howell to Lead Advancement Efforts for Seattle Colleges
She will serve as vice chancellor for advancement for Seattle Colleges.
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PRESS RELEASE: Extraordinary $10 Million Bequest Will Benefit Students at Seventeen Western Washington Community Colleges
Benefactor Eva Gordon had humble roots, gave little indication of her wealth
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PRESS RELEASE: Waste Management Donates Trucks to South Seattle College’s Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technology Program
With this generous donation from Waste Management, students have expanded access to career preparation servicing large engines.
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Q13 Fox: Seattle Colleges form Emergency Fund for struggling students
Seattle Colleges form Emergency Fund for struggling students
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PRESS RELEASE: Mitchell Fund for Excellence Passes $1 Million Mark in Student Scholarships Awarded at Seattle Central College
The scholarship fund has awarded dozens of student scholarships each year since 1999 in honor of the former Seattle Central College president.
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PRESS RELEASE: Seattle Colleges Mobilize to Help Students Affected By Covid-19 Crisis
Public contributions will support one-time grants for students with acute needs
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Advancement Update - 01/15/2019
Seattle Colleges Advancement and Foundation Update to employees of Seattle Colleges districtwide