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Olympic College Aspen Prize Media Coverage

Our inclusion among the top ten in 2014/15 generated signifcant news coverage and social media interest. This coverage provided a new venue to promote programs and people that are having a tremendous and lasting impact on student success in Kitsap and Mason counties. Below are some of the headlines that were generated as a result of Olympic College's recognition by the Aspen Institute.

2016/17

9 Washington community colleges on list of 150 best
Associated Press, Q13 FOX, Jan. 27, 2016

9 Washington community colleges on list of 150 best in country
The News Tribune - ‎Jan 27, 2016‎

Washington community and technical colleges named among the top two-year colleges in the nation
Maple Valley Reporter, Jan. 27, 2016

Whatcom Community College on list of 150 best
The Bellingham Herald - ‎Jan 27, 2016‎

Nine Washington community colleges listed among nation's best
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin - ‎Jan 27, 2016‎

Nine Washington community colleges on list of 150 best in country
The Seattle Times - ‎Jan 26, 2016‎

Olympic College again eligible for $1 million Aspen Prize
Sound Publishing Group, Jan. 26, 2016

2014/15

Olympic College misses big prize but collects recognition
Kitsap Sun, March 19, 2015

OC's recognition among top tier of community colleges not surprising
Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal, Dec. 2015

Renton Tech, Olympic College make top-10 list
Seattle Times - Sept. 14, 2014

Social Media

OC Aspen Prize Facebook mentions

Twitter mentions

YouTube

Rep. Kilmer Speaks to Congratulate Olympic College - April 14, 2015
Congressman Derek Kilmer Congratulating OC on Aspen Award Nomination - Sept. 24, 2014

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