Clark College -- Vancouver, Washington

Camille Villanueva is the 2026 Presidential Scholarship Winner!🏆

This award is given to a high-achieving student who has completed their studies at Clark College and is transferring to a four-year institution. The recipient is awarded the equivalent of two years of in-state tuition of $15,000 to complete their bachelor’s degree. This year’s Presidential Award scholarship is generously funded by the Clark College Foundation

Camille's Story:

When Camille moved from the Philippines to the United States, she did so at the encouragement of her grandfather, a member of Clark’s facilities team. He wanted his granddaughter to have a future where anything is possible. It was also her grandfather who first suggested electrical engineering after she showed a talent for math.

At Clark, Camille navigated the challenges of learning in her second language while entering a field where women are often underrepresented. In one of her computer science classes, she was the only woman, and she worried she would be underestimated. But her confidence grew as she excelled academically, earning the highest score in her class on her midterm exam. Through MESA, she connected with other women in STEM and found inspiration to become an advocate for future generations. Outside the classroom, Camille served as an Activities Programming Board events coordinator and volunteered at the Penguin Pantry.

She said in her application: “My interest in power started in junior high school when I made a lamp using recycled bottles, a battery, and a bulb. Since then, I’ve wanted to learn more about how things work and how I can make life easier for people.”

Inspired by her grandfather, who is hard of hearing, Camille hopes to use engineering to improve the lives of people with disabilities. Tonight, she graduates with an AS in Electrical Engineering and will continue her studies at WSU–Vancouver.

Congratulations, Camille!

Members of the Penguin Nation for life 🐧💙

The Flickr gallery for the Class of 2026 commencement is now available at the link in bio. 🔗

Getting ready for graduation this Thursday at Cascades Amphitheater?

Here's what to know:

#1: Invite anyone you'd like. There is no limit, and no tickets are needed.

#2: Give yourself extra time to get to Cascades Amphitheater due to anticipated traffic.

Timeline:
5 p.m.: Doors open
5:30 p.m.: Graduate arrival time
6:30 p.m. Ceremony starts

#3: Bring what you need in a small clutch or clear bag. Large bags and backpacks are not allowed. Balloons, gifts, vases, strollers, cameras with detachable lenses, and umbrellas are also not permitted.

#4: The distance from the main entrance to the seating area is about .25 mile. If you are unable to cross this distance, please contact Clark College’s Disability Access Center to request accommodation.

#5: Photos of each graduate crossing the stage will be available for purchase 5–10 days after the ceremony.

❗Want more detail? Visit clark.edu/go/grad

Congratulations to this term’s nursing graduates, representing cohort # 153! 🧑‍⚕️

They will celebrate their accomplishments with a traditional pinning ceremony this evening.

Nursing was one of the early programs at Clark College, and graduates have supported healthcare throughout Southwest Washington for over 60 years.

🍵Clark is proud to welcome local leaders to a traditional Japanese tea ceremony in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and celebrating the longstanding sister-city relationship between and Joyo, Japan, including Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle, Port of Vancouver’s Mike Bomar, and Elie Kassab.

Clark helps strengthen international connections through Japanese language courses, study abroad opportunities, the annual Sakura Festival, and by welcoming Joyo visitors to campus.

Interested in Japanese culture and language? The Clark College Japanese Club meets Tuesdays from 1–2 p.m. in Hanna Hall 105. Join us!