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Saint Martin's University campus in Lacey, as seen in this undated photo.

Saint Martin’s University honored as one of the best colleges in the west

Saint Martin’s University in Lacey was recognized as one of the best educational institutions in the west, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 10/6/25

The South Puget Sound Community College’s Residential Construction Academy honored all seven graduates of its first graduating class on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025.

SPSCC welcomes first graduates of Residential Construction Academy

South Puget Sound Community College honored all seven graduates of its first graduating class from the Residential Construction ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 9/18/25 | 4 comments

Treaty activist and Puyallup tribal member Nancy Shippentower, left, a relative of Billy Frank Jr., Nisqually fisherman Nuggen “Nugie” Kautz, Nisqually Chairman Willie Frank III and Nisqually Tribal Council member Chaynannah Squally gathered at the Washington State Reception Room in Olympia for the unveiling of the Billy Frank Jr. statue maquette on Jan. 10, 2024.

Billy Frank Jr.'s legacy drives new training plan at SPSCC

As the state of Washington prepares to place Billy Frank Jr. among the nation’s historic figures in Statuary Hall in Washington, D.C., local officials ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 9/12/25 | 5 comments

South Puget Sound Community College's sea creature mascot Percy the Kraken.

SPSCC named best community college by lifestyle magazine

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) has been recognized as the best community college in ShowCase Magazine’s Best of 2025 series ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 8/28/25 | 3 comments

South Puget Sound Community College staff and faculty celebrated being named a Finalist with Distinction in the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

SPSCC partners with think tank to study and implement college reforms

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) is going to work with the Aspen Institute to reform its programs so that graduates are better equipped ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 8/27/25

Saint Martin’s University earns gold award in Best of South Sound

Saint Martin’s University received a gold award in the Higher Education category of the 2025 Best of South Sound ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 8/12/25

South Puget Sound Community College earns fourth gold in Best of South Sound

South Puget Sound Community College won a gold award as Best Community College for the fourth straight year in Best of ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 8/8/25 | 1 comment

Saint Martin’s University in Lacey received national and state awards from college guide Colleges of Distinction, the university announced on July 30, 2025.

Saint Martin’s University launches new graduation guarantee program

Saint Martin’s University in Lacey recently launched a four-year graduation guarantee program for select, high-demand ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 8/4/25

SPSCC seeking next cohort for Bachelor of Science program

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) is recruiting students for its Bachelor of Science in Computer Science ... more

By Maven Navarro | 7/24/25

The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee tackled the proposed new soccer field planned for the South Puget Sound Community College campus at a meeting on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

New soccer field planned for SPSCC campus

A proposal for constructing an NCAA soccer field at South Puget Sound Community College returned to the Olympia Site Plan Review Committee on ... more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 7/18/25

Saint Martin’s University, Oracle to train military personnel for careers in information technology

Saint Martin’s University announced it is teaming up with Oracle to train transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses in information ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 7/14/25

SPSCC leader selected for an Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship

Tysha Tolefree, Vice President for Finance and Operations at South Puget Sound Community College, was selected for an Aspen ... more

By Maven Navarro | 6/27/25 | 1 comment

South Puget Sound Community College to host 60th graduation ceremony on June 14

South Puget Sound Community College is holding its commencement ceremony on June 14, at which time 1,524 students are expected to graduate ... more

By Maven Navarro | 6/11/25

South Puget Sound Community College staff members Erin Rust and Teal Farias, as seen in front of the new Welcome Center at the college.

New student Welcome Center opens at South Puget Sound Community College

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) announced the opening of the new Welcome Center at its Olympia ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 6/10/25

SPSCC announces new volleyball coach

South Puget Sound Community College announced the hiring of Emme Price as the head volleyball coach. “The knowledge, passion, and enthusiasm Emme presented throughout the interview … more

By Maven Navarro | 6/3/25

Saint Martin’s University held its Commencement Ceremony on May 10, 2025. Pictured here are Commencement speaker & honorary degree recipient Fr. John B. Klassen, O.S.B., Co-valedictorians Avril Andales Regis and Alisa Zhupanenko, and salutatorian Jillian Abbe.

Saint Martin's University honors top graduates

Saint Martin’s University recognized co-valedictorians Avril Andales Regis and Alisa Zhupanenko, and salutatorian Jillian Abbe at its commencement ceremony on ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 5/15/25

The Saint Martin's University campus in Lacey, as seen in this undated photo.

Carnegie Foundation labels Saint Martin's University as an Opportunity College and University

The Carnegie Foundation recognized Saint Martin's University in Lacey as an Opportunity College and University, the university announced in ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 5/9/25 | 1 comment