For five decades, he’s established himself as America’s premiere journalist, a Pulitzer Prize winning reporter, editor for the New York Times and Emmy Award winning producer, host Tom Layson sits down with Hedrick Smith. … [Read more...]
Bates Technical College’s president Lin Zhou joins College Spark board
TACOMA, Wash. – Trustees at College Spark Washington appointed Bates Technical College President Lin Zhou, Ph. D. to the College Spark Washington board during their April 10 board meeting. She joins a 14-member board of top leaders in business, industry and education. … [Read more...]
Bates: Student volunteers needed for mobile food pantry
Many of you know that the Nourish Pierce County Mobile Food Pantry is stationed at our South Campus on Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The organization brings a large semi-truck that can supply a week’s worth of food, including fresh fruit and vegetables, frozen meats and canned goods. It is high quality and nourishing food. … [Read more...]
Two Bates Technical College students named to All-Washington Academic Team
TACOMA, Wash. – Bates Technical College staff have selected two students to represent the college as members of the All-Washington Academic Team. Governor Jay Inslee will honor our students and other nominees from across the state at a recognition ceremony in Olympia on March 21 at South Puget Sound Community College. … [Read more...]
Two Bates Technical College students named to All-Washington Academic Team
TACOMA, Wash. – Bates Technical College staff have selected two students to represent the college as members of the All-Washington Academic Team. Governor Jay Inslee will honor our students and other nominees from across the state at a recognition ceremony in Olympia on March 21 at South Puget Sound Community College. … [Read more...]
Nourish Pierce County Mobile Food Bank rolls onto Bates Technical College campus with celebration
TACOMA, Wash. –Students at Bates Technical College and community members in need will soon have a new location to obtain – at no cost to them – perishable and non-perishable food items. The Nourish Pierce County Mobile Food Bank will park at the South Campus, 2201 South 78th Street, in Tacoma, Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. beginning on February 14. … [Read more...]
Bates: Students visit legislators to deliver unique message
A handful of Bates Technical College students, employees and trustees delivered a sweet message to 24 state legislators and their aides on Thursday, Jan. 24. … [Read more...]
Bates Technical College student wins prestigious Transforming Lives award
Arma Carneh was a teenager when civil war erupted in his native country of Liberia. Forced to become a child soldier for survival, he escaped to the U. S. at age 18, where he found employment in the medical field. Carneh’s struggles didn’t end. … [Read more...]
Bates Technical College instructor honored as educator of the year
TACOMA, Wash. – An instructor who helped develop and implement new digital dentistry technologies at Bates Technical College will receive the Educator of the Year Award from the National Association of Dental Laboratories. … [Read more...]
Bates: Northwest Now on KBTC: human trafficking in the Pacific Northwest
Washington state continues to be a hotbed for human trafficking, where victims are abused sexually or exploited for forced labor. … [Read more...]