Education

  April 2024

Cybersecurity Education in Whatcom County

Whatcom Watch

by Nichole Schmitt In an era where cyber-attacks have become an evil and lucrative industry, Whatcom County must remain on guard and intensify efforts to secure local businesses. Such attacks jeopardize public access to healthcare, disrupt business operations, and impede … Continue reading →

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  May 2021

Whatcom Community College Adjusts During the Pandemic

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by Ron Kleinknecht We often hear how the pandemic has uprooted students, parents and teachers among the K-12 schools. Parents of school-age children have experienced the upheaval first hand, and it’s been difficult. However, we’ve not heard as much about … Continue reading →

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  May 2021

2020 National Adult Learner of the Year

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  During the pandemic, one of WCC’s students was named the National 2020 Adult Learner of the Year by the Coalition On Adult Basic Education (COABE). Cecelia DeLeon, in the face of numerous hardships and setbacks, persisted until she passed … Continue reading →

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  April 2020

Whatcom Community College Serves Whatcom County and Beyond

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by Ron Kleinknecht Whatcom Community College continues to fulfill its educational mission as it has for the past 53 years through its thousands of alumni who increasingly contribute to the welfare, vitality and economy of Whatcom County and Washington state. … Continue reading →

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