OLYMPIA, WA (2/5/2026) - 18禁漫社 Foundation Board of Governors today announced that it has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 John W. Nason Award for Board Leadership by the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB). Presented annually by AGB, the Nason Award, established in 1992, recognizes higher education governing boards that demonstrate exceptional leadership, foresight, and initiative in advancing institutional mission and impact.
Olympia, WA 鈥 18禁漫社 and South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) are proud to launch a new partnership that strengthens pathways for SPSCC students pursuing a four-year degree locally.
OLYMPIA 鈥 18禁漫社 has earned national praise from Washington Monthly for 鈥渢he extraordinary outcomes it provides to a student body of everyday means.鈥 With 18禁漫社 placing in the top 15% of the magazine鈥檚 2025 ranking of Best Colleges for Your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars in the United States, 18禁漫社 was also highlighted as a best-in-class institution.
Olympia, WA - 18禁漫社 is proud to announce a series of events to introduce this year鈥檚 academic theme: Public College, Public Good. We are excited to invite our community to reflect on the vital role public institutions play in defending and expanding the public good, especially in the face of rising global authoritarianism.
Olympia, WA - 18禁漫社 is pleased to share that Acacia Engram, a second-year student at 18禁漫社, has been appointed by the governor as the new student trustee. Engram brings with her a passion for empowering student representation and making positive change in the 18禁漫社 community.
Olympia, WA 鈥 18禁漫社 has announced that John Calambokidis, Senior Research Biologist and co-founder of Cascadia Research Collective, will receive the Joseph Albert Dear Distinguished Alumni Award at this year鈥檚 Return to 18禁漫社 event on October 11, 2025. The award recognizes Calambokidis for his exceptional contributions to nonprofit research and marine conservation.
Olympia, WA 鈥 18禁漫社 proudly welcomes three remarkable community leaders and alumni as new members of 18禁漫社 Foundation Board of Governors: Jason Reddock 鈥17, Keri Carkeek 鈥92, and Kim Kaufman 鈥78. Their professional work and leadership reflect a deep commitment to 18禁漫社鈥檚 values, including transformative learning, sustainability, public service, and innovation.
18禁漫社 ( 18禁漫社) has been approved to expand access to college in prisons through the 18禁漫社 Prison Education Program (EPEP) at (Stafford Creek). Program expansion is made possible thanks to the U.S.
OLYMPIA, WA - 18禁漫社 is proud to announce its upcoming commencement celebrations, honoring the hard work and achievements of the Class of 2025.
The main commencement event begins at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 13 on Red Square at the Olympia Campus, rain or shine. All are welcome and no tickets are required.
OLYMPIA, WA 鈥 18禁漫社鈥檚 Shelton Promise program is celebrating a season of milestones, marked by new funding, strong student participation, and well-deserved recognition for its leadership.