OLYMPIA, WA (2/5/2026) - The Evergreen State College 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 — The Evergreen State College 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 – The Evergreen State College has earned national praise from Washington Monthly for “the extraordinary outcomes it provides to a student body of everyday means.” With Evergreen placing in the top 15% of the magazine’s 2025 ranking of Best Colleges for Your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars in the United States, Evergreen was also highlighted as a best-in-class institution.
Olympia, WA - Evergreen is proud to announce a series of events to introduce this year’s 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 - The Evergreen State College is pleased to share that Acacia Engram, a second-year student at Evergreen, 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 Evergreen community.
Olympia, WA — The Evergreen State College 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’s Return to Evergreen event on October 11, 2025. The award recognizes Calambokidis for his exceptional contributions to nonprofit research and marine conservation.
Olympia, WA — The Evergreen State College proudly welcomes three remarkable community leaders and alumni as new members of The Evergreen State College Foundation Board of Governors: Jason Reddock ’17, Keri Carkeek ’92, and Kim Kaufman ’78. Their professional work and leadership reflect a deep commitment to Evergreen’s values, including transformative learning, sustainability, public service, and innovation.
The Evergreen State College (Evergreen) has been approved to expand access to college in prisons through the Evergreen Prison Education Program (EPEP) at Stafford Creek Corrections Center (Stafford Creek). Program expansion is made possible thanks to the U.S.
OLYMPIA, WA - The Evergreen State College 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 — The Evergreen State College’s Shelton Promise program is celebrating a season of milestones, marked by new funding, strong student participation, and well-deserved recognition for its leadership.