Current EvCC College News
Students can turn job training into college credit through new community partnerships
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).
Everett Community College Honors Outstanding Employees
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
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
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
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.
EvCC students honored by board of trustees for statewide awards
The Everett Community College (EvCC) board of trustees honored five students who recently received statewide honors at their regular meeting May 20.
Students Dafne Pinon Guzman and Euncho Seo were named President’s Student Civic Leadership Award winners March 28 at a ceremony in Seattle. Students Lexi Molineux, Aristotle Ronyak and Stevie Stout were honored April 24 at a ceremony in Lacey as members of the 2025 All-Washington Academic Team.
EvCC Foundation Breakfast Raises $94,500 to Support Student Scholarships, College Programs
Everett Community College raised more than $94,500 at its annual “Looking to the Future” Foundation Benefit Breakfast on April 22, rallying over 250 community members in support of student scholarships, emergency funding and college programs.
Everett Community College Appoints Sonel Shropshire as Associate Vice President of Equity and Social Justice
Everett Community College Appoints Sonel Shropshire as Associate Vice President of Equity and Social Justice
Over 930 Students Attend EvCC’s 2025 Students of Color Career Conference
EVERETT, Wash. – More than 930 middle and high school students, representing a diverse range of backgrounds, learned about college and career options at Everett Community College’s 20th annual Students of Color Career Conference on March 27.
Gov. Inslee appoints Joe M. Davis II to Everett Community College’s Board of Trustees
Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee has appointed Joe M. Davis II to Everett Community College’s Board of Trustees. Davis, a decorated U.S. Army veteran, Deputy Sheriff with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, and first-generation college graduate, brings a wealth of experience in public service and community engagement to the role.
Half-Court Hero: Ihrig's Epic Game-Winner!
On Saturday, Jan. 18, at Shoreline Community College, the Trojans faced an 11-point deficit with just 8:30 left on the clock. The game was later tied at 72 with 10 seconds remaining. In the final moments, Shoreline had the ball and a chance to win. From 70 feet away, Henry Ihrig launched a shot at the buzzer, resulting in a 75-72 victory.
EvCC Hosted J.F. Oberlin University Leadership for Campus Tour and Partnership Celebration
VERETT, Wash. – Everett Community College hosted Dr. Hiroaki Hatayama, President of J.F. Oberlin University, Ms. Mari Maruyama, the Executive Director of the Obirin-Gakuen Foundation of America, and Mr. Takeru Terasawa from the Office of the JFOU President for a visit to its main campus and the Aviation Maintenance Technology facilities on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. The visit underscored the long-standing partnership between EvCC and JFOU, emphasizing their shared dedication to global education and fostering cross-cultural understanding.
Everett Public Schools 8th Graders Explore IT and STEM Careers
Last month, sixty eighth-grade students from Everett Public Schools (EPS) participated in a field trip focused on Information Technology (IT) and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) careers.
New all-time winning milestones in Everett Community College’s future
Reposted from the Herald. Whitney Williams, Kieren Raney and Randy Smith are on track to set new records this season.
Everett Community College eases hurdles in medical assistant program
Reposted from The Herald: Students can now earn their national accreditation and be on their way to a hospital job in as short as 15 months.
AMTEC celebrates 10 years of manufacturing training excellence
The Advanced Manufacturing Training & Education Center (AMTEC) at Everett Community College (EvCC) is marking its 10th anniversary. Since AMTEC opened in October 2014, hundreds of students have prepared for high-demand, high-wage jobs in advanced manufacturing. In honor of its 10-year anniversary, AMTEC will host a celebration on Sept. 18, from 2-4 p.m. at the AMTEC facility at 909 North Broadway.
EvCC medical assistant program is now mostly online, faster to complete
Everett Community College has updated its medical assistant program, allowing students to take up to 75 percent of their classes online and prepare for a national certification exam in 15 to 18 months.
The program was recently redesigned to more quickly prepare future medical assistants for high-demand job openings in Snohomish County, while maintaining accreditation standards.
Everett Community College celebrates 2024 honors graduates
EVERETT, Wash. - Everett Community College’s 2024 honors program graduates presented their final projects at the college’s honors forum on June 5.
Honors graduates include Kai Decker, Chien Nguyen and Elishah Webb. The guest speaker at the honors forum was 2013 EvCC Outstanding Graduate Colby Droullard, who earned honors credits at EvCC and is now a major crimes detective with the Everett police department.
Northwest Plus Credit Union donates $10,000 for emergency student housing
Northwest Plus Credit Union recently donated $10,000 to the Everett Community College Foundation for emergency housing for students. The donation will directly benefit 10 EvCC students facing housing insecurity, including five who live in housing on campus, with $1,000 each.
Everett Community College honors outstanding employees
At Everett Community College’s annual Spring Awards held on June 3, 13 employees were honored with awards and employees were noted for hitting years of service milestones.
Employees were honored in several categories: The George Shuh Awards, which recognize an outstanding faculty member, staff member and exempt employee, Diversity and Inclusion, Emerging Classified Staff, Distinguished Classified Staff, Extra Effort, and You Made a Difference Awards.
Students honored by board of trustees for statewide awards
The Everett Community College board of trustees honored students who recently received statewide honors at their regular meeting May 21 at EvCC.
Students Narjis Alshatee and Austin Au were named President’s Student Civic Leadership Award winners April 19 at a ceremony in Seattle. Students Shu Liu and Quynh Luu were honored April 25 at a ceremony in Olympia as members of the 2024 All-Washington Academic Team.
EvCC hires Brandon Dyer for vice president job
Everett Community College will welcome Brandon Dyer as vice president of strategic enrollment management and student success on March 18.
EvCC team wins three regional marketing and public relations awards
Everett Community College's marketing and communications team won three awards at the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations District 7 annual awards ceremony in November.
Mental health resources for students, faculty and staff
Emotional and mental health resources for Everett Community College students, faculty and staff.
Achieving the Dream names EvCC a national leader in student success
Achieving the Dream has named Everett Community College as a Leader College of Distinction for the second time, recognizing the college for sustained and significant outcomes in the advancement of student success and for narrowing equity gaps. EvCC is one of only 32 community and technical colleges nationwide to earn the honor. The college is one of two Leader Colleges of Distinction in Washington state. The other is Pierce College, the former home of EvCC’s incoming interim president, Darrell L. Cain. “I chose Everett Community College because students’ success is at the core of EvCC instruction, programs and services. I am excited to lead a college with a demonstrated commitment to excellence and equity,” Cain said. Achieving the Dream is a national nonprofit dedicated to helping more community college students, particularly low-income students and students of color, stay in school and earn a college certificate or degree. EvCC has partnered with Achieving the Dream since 2011.