LWTech Students to Exhibit Gaming Creations at PAX West Expo
Kirkland, Wash. - Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech), the only public institute of technology in Washington State, has more than 30 Digital Gaming and Media students putting the final touches on games to exhibit in booth #6219 at PAX West. PAX West, one of the largest gaming events in North America, will be held at Washington State Convention Center Sept. 2-5.
Read MoreWashington Colleges Partner to Build Architecture Program Pathway for Students
Pullman and Kirkland, Wash. - Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech), the only public institute of technology in Washington state, and Washington State University (WSU) have signed an articulation agreement that will allow LWTech students in architectural technology to transfer directly to WSU's undergraduate architectural studies program without having to apply as formal transfer students.
Read MoreKirkland College First in State to Offer Computer Science Direct Transfer Agreement
Kirkland, Wash. - Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech), the only public institute of technology in Washington state, has been approved by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) to offer an associate degree program in Computer Science Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Related Program (DTA/MRP) to students. Students can sign up for the Computer Science DTA/MRP program at LWTech and start in Fall quarter, 2016. The degree requires 90 credits and takes an average of two years to complete. Students graduating from LWTech with an associate degree are prepared to transfer as a junior to a participating four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor's degree.
Read MoreLake Washington Institute of Technology to Offer Scholarships to Graduates from Four Local School Districts
Information Session Scheduled for Wednesday, June 22 at 6 p.m. Kirkland, Wash. - Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech), the only public institute of technology in Washington State, announces Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) scholarships for newly expanded transfer degrees at LWTech. The first 10 high school graduates of Lake Washington School District, Northshore School District, Issaquah School District and Riverview School District to enroll in LWTech's specific transfer degrees will receive grants and scholarships to cover their first quarter tuition. This applies only to the following transfer degrees offered by LWTech: Associate in Biology; Computer and Electrical Engineering Associate in Science (Transfer); and Mechanical, Civil, Aeronautical, Industrial, Materials Science Pre-Engineering Associate in Science (Transfer). The Associate in Biology degree is ideal for students interested in earning transferable pre-med, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy, and pre-veterinarian credits and plan to transfer to a four-year university.
Read MoreLake Washington Institute of Technology and Pierce College to Use Open Educational Resources in Degree Programs to Reduce Costs, Reinvigorate Teaching and Raise College Completion Rates
Kirkland, Wash. - Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech), the only public institute of technology in Washington State, received a grant from Achieving the Dream (ATD) to create new degree programs using high quality open educational resources (OER) in new degree programs. The initiative, which involves 38 community colleges in 13 states, is designed to help remove financial roadblocks that can derail students' progress and spur improvements that will increase the likelihood of degree and certificate completion.
Read MoreCEO of Evergreenhealth to Deliver Lake Washington Institute of Technology Commencement Address
Kirkland, Wash. - Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech), the only public institute of technology in Washington State, is pleased to announce that Robert Malte, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of EvergreenHealth, will deliver the 2016 commencement address at 2 p.m. on June 17 at the Lynnwood Convention Center. Eight hundred students are expected to graduate from LWTech this year.
Read MoreLake Washington Institute of Technology Celebrates the Bounty of Spring with Its 2016 Wine Dinner
Kirkland, Wash. - Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech), the only public institute of technology in Washington state, will celebrate the bounty of late spring and early summer with its 2016 Wine Dinner on Friday, June 3 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Chef City Grill on the Kirkland campus in East Building (E147).
Read MoreNorth Bend Family Donates $125,000 to Lake Washington Institute of Technology to Create Endowed Scholarship Fund
Kirkland, Wash. - Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech), the only public institute of technology in Washington state, received a donation of $125,000 from local North Bend residents Robert and Linda Tjossem to create the Tjossem Family Endowed Scholarship Fund. The Tjossem Family Endowed Scholarship Fund will be managed through the LWTech Foundation and will generate five annual $1,000 scholarships in perpetuity for students enrolled in a variety of programs.
Read MoreLake Washington Institute of Technology Receives College Spark Grant
Kirkland, Wash. - Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech), the only public institute of technology in Washington state, is receiving $150,000 in grant funding from College Spark Washington (College Spark) through its Community Grants Program. College Spark helps low-income students earn their degrees by funding programs that reduce student enrollment requirements in developmental education courses and increase the rate of students who earn their first college-level English or math credits.
Read MoreLake Washington Institute of Technology Launches New Summer Programs and Camps for Children and Adults
Kirkland, Wash. - Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech), the only public institute of technology in Washington state, is launching three new summer camps and programs designed for kids and adults: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) Camps, Game in a Month, and Fast Track Academics.
Read MoreLake Washington Institute of Technology Grants Tenure to Three Faculty Members
Kirkland, Wash. - Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech), the only public institute of technology in Washington state, has granted tenure to three faculty members: James Hicks, Karen Holum and Andrew Short. Tenure-track faculty are highly skilled educators practicing modern pedagogy, current in their fields, innovative leaders in their programs and the college, and worthy ambassadors to industry and our community at large. Only a peer-driven process like this one can ensure that the award of tenure shall signify the achievement of excellence. Hicks teaches Auto Collision and Repair and holds a Master of Business Administration from Seattle University. Holum teaches Multimedia Design and Production and holds a Master of Science from University of Washington in Human Centered Design and Engineering. Short teaches Engineering Graphics and holds a Bachelor of Science from Western Washington University in Industrial Technology/Engineering Graphics. The LWTech Board of Trustees awarded them tenure on March 8.
Read MoreLake Washington Institute of Technology Enters Partnership to Create Eastside Reengagement Center for Youth, Young Adults
Kirkland, Wash. - Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech), the only public institute of technology in Washington State, has entered into a partnership with three other agencies to form the Eastside Reengagement Center (ERC). Friends of Youth (FOY), King County Employment and Education Resources (EER) and Seattle Education Access (SEA) will work together to help disengaged youth and young adults in King County gain access to free high school equivalency preparation classes with individualized instruction. Participants also receive career counseling, employment services and college navigation.
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Lake Washington Institute of Technology Students Named to Phi Theta Kappa All-Washington Academic Team
Kirkland, Wash. - Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech), the only public institute of technology in Washington state, has named students Tiffany Ruiz and Marc Allen to the 2016 Phi Theta Kappa All-Washington Academic Team. Phi Theta Kappa, the International Honor Society for two-year colleges, recognizes 20 college students for their scholastic achievements each year. To qualify, recipients must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher, demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and community engagement, and be nominated by their college.
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Lake Washington Institute of Technology to Hold Annual Open House Event
Kirkland, Wash. - Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech), the only public institute of technology in Washington state, is hosting its annual Open House, Tuesday, March 1, 2016, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at its Kirkland campus located at 11605 132nd Ave. NE. All ages are invited to attend and participate in hands-on activities and interactive demonstrations.
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Lake Washington Institute of Technology Partners with Audi - Receives 2015 Audi Q3 for Auto Repair Program
Kirkland, Wash. - Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech), the only public institute of technology in Washington state, has entered into a partnership with Audi of America, Inc. (Audi) that includes a 2015 Audi Q3 crossover for student training. The car, which is valued at $32,500 MSRP, allows LWTech's Auto Repair Technician students to have hands-on experience with the latest automotive technologies. As part of the agreement, at least five LWTech graduates will be placed for employment at a local Audi-brand dealer each year.
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