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Five Washington College women's tennis players just proved you can ace both the court and the classroom. The entire team also earned recognition for maintaining stellar grades while competing at the Division III level.
Washington's community colleges bounced back strong from pandemic losses with a 7.5% enrollment jump in one year, while state universities remain flat. Students are choosing affordable pathways that lead to careers faster.
Ten women's lacrosse players at Washington College just proved you can be a scholar and an athlete. Their team earned national academic honors while maintaining a collective 3.2 GPA.
A Central Washington University athlete just shattered two records in one day, launching herself to the top of national rankings. Emy Ntekpere's triple-threat performance shows what happens when preparation meets opportunity.
More Washington high school seniors than ever before applied for college financial aid this year, climbing from 47th to 40th in national rankings. The surge came after a statewide campaign brought together teachers, businesses, and even the Seattle Mariners to help students unlock funding for their futures.
Colin Mitchell's buzzer-beater gave Mary Washington the 2026 NCAA Division III men's basketball championship just seconds after Emory tied the game. The dramatic finish capped one of the most thrilling endings in college basketball history.
Walla Walla Community College just became one of only 18 colleges nationwide to win a competitive STEM grant that will bring hands-on science and engineering programs to local kids. The partnership with General Motors will introduce 9-13 year olds to future careers while strengthening the region's talent pipeline.
A Kentucky college cheer team just made school history by claiming their first-ever national championship after staging an impressive comeback in the finals. Six graduating seniors led Georgetown College to victory at the UCA College Nationals in Orlando, proving years of dedication can pay off in spectacular fashion.
A Division II underdog just claimed the national rugby title in a heart-stopping finish. Western Washington University held off Iowa State 19-13 as the clock ran out in Indianapolis.
A small Montana college just extended the most dominant streak in collegiate forensics history. The Carroll College Talking Saints claimed their 36th consecutive regional championship while celebrating kindness and hard work.
Olympic College is transforming a parking lot into a 31,000-square-foot Innovation & Technology Center, set to open in 2028. The new building will become the region's hub for computer science, cybersecurity, and digital media education.
While small liberal arts colleges shutter nationwide, Maine's College of the Atlantic is charting a different course with a $95 million endowment and programs that keep students coming. The Bar Harbor school's new interim president says smart planning is paying off when others can't stay afloat.
Anna Roessner shattered her conference record in her very first college meet, clocking 7.36 seconds in the 60-meter dash. The Hillsdale College freshman is already ranked first nationally in Division II and named Freshman of the Year.
Springfield College's athletic department just shattered fundraising records for the second year running, with over 1,600 donors rallying to support student athletes. The giving day triumph helped push the entire college past $1 million in donations for the first time ever.
Top-ranked Denison University shut out Endicott College 6-0 in the opening game of the NCAA Division III College World Series Championship. The Big Red are now one win away from claiming their first national title in program history.
Every single senior at Southland College Prep Charter High School in Chicago's south suburbs is heading to college with scholarship offers totaling $54 million. It's the 13th year in a row the school has achieved 100 percent college acceptance.
Underdog Tennessee softball defeated reigning national champion Texas 6-3 in their opening game at the Women's College World Series. Freshman Elsa Morrison launched a three-run homer on her very first pitch, and junior pitcher Sage Mardjetko shut down one of college softball's most powerful offenses.
After three decades of waiting, Washington State baseball claimed its first conference championship since 1995 with a stunning comeback victory. The Cougars are headed to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2010.
A Division III basketball championship came down to the final second, ending with a dramatic putback shot that gave the University of Mary Washington its first national title. The Eagles' 30-win season reached its perfect ending when Colin Mitchell tipped in a rebound as time expired.
Cypress Cohen from Babcock Ranch High School is one of just 60 students nationwide to receive the prestigious 2026 Cooke College Scholarship. The award provides up to $55,000 annually and comprehensive support to help exceptional students complete college debt-free.
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