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The Rising Cost of Not Going to College | For those who question the value of college in this era of soaring student debt and high unemployment, the attitudes and experiences of today’s young adults—members of the so-called Millennial generation—provide a compelling answer. On virtually every measure of economic well-being and career… |
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Bio: Casey Shillam at ²ÝÁñÉçÇø helps turn RNs into advanced-degree practitioners | Western Washington University's revitalized nursing program will graduate its inaugural class of 24 students in fall quarter 2014. Four men and 20 women entered the program as registered nurses and are working toward their bachelors of science degrees in the field. The "RN-to-… |
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Census data: College students a strong influence on Whatcom migration | People moving to Whatcom County tend to be younger and poorer than the overall county population, according to the latest compilation of data from the U.S. Census Bureau. In a comparison of Washington counties, other states and foreign locations, released by the Census Bureau on Feb. 6,… |
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²ÝÁñÉçÇø's Bjornsson named Female Field Athlete of the Week | Western Washington University women's long jumper Tanya Bjornsson has been named Red Lion/Great Northwest Athletic Conference Indoor Track and Field Female Field Athlete of the Week for Feb. 9-16. |
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²ÝÁñÉçÇø men fall to rival for second time this season | Despite 25 points from guard Richard Woodworth and 21 by center Austin Bragg, Western Washington University suffered its second straight loss, falling to Seattle Pacific University, 91-88, in a Great Northwest Athletic Conference men's basketball contestSaturday between two Top 25… |
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Bjornsson is provisional national qualifier | Western Washington University's Tanja Bjornsson posted a mark of 18-8 1/2 in the women's long jump, over a half foot better than the NCAA Division II provisional national qualifying standard, on Saturday at the University of Washington Indoor Flo Track Classic being held at Dempsey… |
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²ÝÁñÉçÇø women win fourth straight | Center Sarah Hill led a balanced attack with 13 points, nine rebounds, five assists and three blocks, lifting Western Washington University to a 63-55 triumph over Western Oregon University in a Great Northwest Athletic Conference women's basketball game Saturday at Sam Carver Gymnasium on… |
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Three cross country athletes named to All-Academic team | Three Western Washington University runners -Chip Jackson, Taylor Guenther and Nathan Richards - were among those receiving United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association/NCAA Division II Cross Country All-Academic honors announced Friday. |
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²ÝÁñÉçÇø men's soccer welcomes five | Five newcomers will be on the Western Washington University men's soccer team this fall. They include two national letter of intent signees, another who has accepted an admission offer and two who transferred in winter quarter. Making that announcement Friday was Viking head coach Greg… |
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Walley named to All-Tournament softball team | Western Washington University first baseman Jordan Walley was a first-team selection on the Montana State University Billings Desert Stinger all-tournament softball team announced Friday. |