Age is no barrier to success: the story of Jimmy Braese
Jimmy Braese is 76 years old. In summer 2018, he became the oldest student at SPSCC to receive his high school diploma through the High School 21+ (HS21+) program.
Going Global - Advance Cover Story
IGNITE program kicks off in support of underrepresented students
The IGNITE program launches this fall to help close the achievement gap for vulnerable SPSCC students.
Twenty-four students applied for the program, including five incoming freshmen, and 20 will enter the program.
IGNITE students get personalized advising, coaching, and a team of advocates and resources to keep them focused and moving toward their goals. The program is designed specifically to help first generation, low income, and students with disabilities to succeed.
Clipper Athletics welcomes new soccer and volleyball coaches
Juan P. Murillo, Soccer
“Soccer is such a global sport. It’s amazing when people from different backgrounds and countries can come together for a unified goal. I think we need that in society right now.”
SPSCC in Yelm - Advance Cover Story
Thanks for welcoming us to Yelm!
This exciting partnership between SPSCC and Yelm Community Schools brings opportunities to the Yelm community at many learning levels. Featured on the cover, YHS student Bailey Hobson is considering Running Start to launch into the Culinary Arts program, teacher Erika Hedegard will teach College in the High School chemistry classes, and Principal Ryan Akiyama will continue to create paths to higher education for YHS students.
SPSCC is now in Yelm
Sound of Success - Advance Cover Story
Designing the future - Advance cover story
Apply now for Fall 2018 scholarships
Scholarship applications are now open for students coming to SPSCC in Fall Quarter 2018. Applications will be accepted Feb. 14 through May 16, 2018.
Each year, the SPSCC Foundation awards over 350 scholarships and grants to SPSCC students. This year, the Foundation has nearly half a million dollars in student success funds and scholarships to award to current and future SPSCC students.
HBCUs offer scholarships and admission at Students of Color Recruiting Day
South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) and the Thurston Group of Washington State are bringing Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to Olympia to meet and enroll students on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018.
The 14th Students of Color Recruiting Day offers students of color a chance to meet HBCU representatives who are ready to enroll and award scholarships to students.
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