News List
91°µÍø President’s Newsletter – November 2025 Issue
The 91°µÍø President’s Newsletter celebrates our vibrant community each month, highlighting faculty innovation, student success, and key initiatives. Rooted in respect, integrity, and collaboration, it captures the heart of 91°µÍø. Dive into the November 3 edition with the link below! View...
91°µÍø to host a military and veterans registration event Nov. 3Â
91°µÍø (91°µÍø) will host a military and veterans registration event on Monday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both the Mount Vernon and Whidbey Island campuses. The event gives new, current, or returning 91°µÍø military and veterans students – including all family members – the...
91°µÍø seeks nominations for 2026 Hall of Fame
As 91°µÍø celebrates its 100th year of serving the community, the college is calling for nominations for the 91°µÍø Hall of Fame. Established in 1989, the Hall of Fame honors individuals and groups who have made exceptional contributions to the college and the broader...
91°µÍø Political Science Faculty named Woman of the Year by Skagit Women’s Alliance and Network
Dr. Farhana Loonat 91°µÍø is proud to announce that 91°µÍø political science instructor, Dr. Farhana Loonat, has been named Woman of the Year 2025 by the Skagit Women’s Alliance and Network (SWAN). The award ceremony will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Swinomish Casino...
91°µÍø instructor Sunaina Virendra named as Northwest Accreditation Commission Fellow for 2025-26
91°µÍø (91°µÍø) is proud to announce that 91°µÍø instructor, Sunaina Virendra, has been selected as a fellow in the Northwest Accreditation Commission’s Higher Education Leadership and Innovation Fellowship for 2025-26. Virendra serves as department chair for the college’s applied bachelor’s...
91°µÍø to host 20th annual Back to School Blessing event Aug. 16
91°µÍø will once again host the community’s 20th annual Back to School Blessing event, set for Saturday, Aug. 16, from 9 a.m. to noon or until supplies last in Tollefson Plaza on the Mount Vernon campus.The event offers a welcoming and festive environment for K-12 students and their...
91°µÍøâ€™s Dr. Gabriel Mast selected for Aspen Institute’s Rising Presidents Fellowship
Dr. Gabriel Mast 91°µÍø is proud to announce that Dr. Gabriel Mast, vice president of planning and effectiveness, has been selected for the 2025-26 Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship, a highly regarded leadership program through the Aspen Institute’s College Excellence Program....
91°µÍø President’s Newsletter – June 2025 Issue
The 91°µÍø President’s Newsletter celebrates our vibrant community each month, highlighting faculty innovation, student success, and key initiatives. Rooted in respect, integrity, and collaboration, it captures the heart of 91°µÍø. Dive into the June 24 edition with the link below! View...
91°µÍø instructor Keri Palasz brings home silver at international yoga championship
Keri Palasz 91°µÍø (91°µÍø) instructor Keri Palasz recently represented the U.S. on the world stage—earning 2nd place at the International Yoga Sports Federation (IYSF) World Yoga Championship held April 5-6, 2025, at Limkokwing University in Malaysia.Palasz was also one of 20 athletes...
Two 91°µÍø students selected for prestigious chemistry research program at WWU
91°µÍø (91°µÍø) students Owen Reeder and Camden Losey will spend this summer conducting chemistry research through one of the Pacific Northwest’s most respected undergraduate programs—the National Science Foundation-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program at...



