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From Music to Medicine
Edmonds College was a "place of restoration" for Anna Prykhodko.
After earning her Associate in Music at Edmonds College, Anna Prykhodko felt so supported that she returned to complete
STEM prerequisites as she shifted her career goals toward medical school at Ivy League
school, the University of Pennsylvania.
read more about Anna Prykhodko
The Transformative Power of Education
"I'm the first one in my family to go to school, but I know I'm not going to be the last."
Gabriel Nunez-Sanchez defied the odds, rising from poverty to become a first-generation
college student. He earned his Associate of Arts in Construction Management at Edmonds
College and is now preparing to transfer to the UW to complete his education.
READ MORE ABOUT GABRIEL NUNEZ-SANCHEZ
Bridging the employment gap in manufacturing
Edmonds College is partnering with the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) on a groundbreaking initiative called the Manufacturing Imperative - Workforce Pipeline Challenge (MI-WPC).
The manufacturing industry in the Pacific Northwest is experiencing exciting growth,
and fantastic opportunities are waiting for the next generation of workers. However,
there's a gap between what manufacturers need and the talent pool of potential employees.
read more about Manufacturing Imperative—Workforce Pipeline Challenge
Permaculture Revolution
You can now virtually tour some of the most respected farms in Washington, thanks to two horticulture grads
When Andrew Tuttle and Mary Marshall enrolled in Edmonds College’s horticulture program in 2018, they were both recovering from experiences of stress and grief. Tuttle was looking for a new career after serving in the Marines; Marshall was dealing with a sudden family tragedy.
“At Edmonds, we found an incredibly supportive community,” said Tuttle. “Alejandra
Feliciano is a fantastic instructor, and she built our foundation in horticulture.
Lorraine Brooks is a hero to us. We’ve never met someone who is a more hardcore advocate
for her students.”
read more about Andrew Tuttle and Mary Marshall
30 Years Running
Devoted participants, generous donations fuel the success of Creative Retirement Institute at Edmonds College
For 30 years, the Creative Retirement Institute (CRI) has been a member-driven, self-supporting organization at Edmonds College that aims to provide affordable, quality lifelong learning opportunities to adults in a supportive environment. CRI offers classes in the arts and entertainment, health and science, history and current events, literature, nature, philosophy, technology, and everything in between.
read more about Creative Retirement Institute
Education, Sobriety Changed the Trajectory of Jennifer Cunningham's Life
Jennifer Cunningham overcame long odds to take the stage at Seaview Gym on June 17
to deliver a riveting student commencement speech. At the age of 13, she dropped out
of school and subsequently spent 25 years of her adult life in addiction. After becoming
sober in 2017, Cunningham embraced a new, healthier addiction -- education -- to earn
her Bachelor of Applied Science in Child, Youth, & Family Studies. Cunningham, who is in her 40s, is a firm believer and living proof that "the truth
is that anybody can go to college.
read more about Jennifer Cunningham
In Focus: Q&A With Chef Kyle Marty
Kyle Marty has always been passionate about cooking. It eventually led him to Edmonds College, where he graduated from the Culinary Arts program. After over a decade of working in ministry and other jobs, Chef Marty is finally pursuing a career in the food industry. He beat the odds by opening his food truck, Flyin Tacos, during the pandemic and is now thriving while following a lifelong dream. Proving that you can always return home, Chef Marty is back on campus outside Hazel Miller Hall, serving his Mexican-inspired cuisine from his truck on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. through the winter quarter. Flyin Tacos can also be found at Grace Lutheran Church in Edmonds on Wednesdays and Fridays from 4 to 7 p.m.
Read more about Kyle Marty and Flyin Tacos
Digging into the Past
Edmonds College faculty led archaeology excavation of historic Japanese community site in North Seattle
Tucked away adjacent to North Seattle College, bordering the bustling southbound lanes of I-5 and the new pedestrian bridge that leads commuters to and from the Northgate light rail station, sits a historic piece of land that was once a hub for the Japanese community. This natural greenbelt was the location of the Green Lake Gardens Company, run by the Kumasaka family, who also lived at the site from 1919 until 1968.