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C. Scott Wo, of First Hawaiian Bank and Third-Generation Business Owner, Appointed to WICHE Commission
06
Aug 2026
BOULDER, Colorado – C. Scott Wo, lead independent director of First Hawaiian Bank, has been appointed to the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) by Gov. Josh Green. Alongside his role at First Hawaiian, Inc, Wo serves as chair of the University of Hawai‘i Foundation and as a member...
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WICHE President Demarée Michelau Elected as NWCCU Commissioner
30
Jul 2026
BOULDER, Colorado – The Board of Commissioners of the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) has elected Demarée Michelau, who serves as the president of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE), as a new commissioner during its July meeting. NWCCU accredits institutions of higher education by applying data- and evidence-informed...
Accessibility in Action: Lessons from the 1EdTech + WCET Workshop Series
20
Aug 2026
Hosted in partnership with 1EdTech. 1EdTech Consortium and WCET teamed up in January 2026 to develop a powerful professional development experience. “Planning to Delivery: A 1EdTech and WCET Accessibility Workshop Series” was a six-month program that helped institutions confidently plan and...
Legislative Advisory Committee Meeting
14
Sep 2026
The Legislative Advisory Committee (LAC) informs the WICHE Commission and staff about significant legislative issues related to higher education and offers a forum for members to discuss promising initiatives from across the region and to learn about policy-relevant research....