Western Washington University names Kent woman as one of top 50 graduates

Valeria Goliff, of Kent, was one of 50 Western Washington University students recognized as an outstanding graduate by faculty at the Bellingham school, which has an enrollment of 16,142 students.

Goliff was an outstanding graduate for the 2019-2020 academic year in the dance program from the College of Fine and Performing Arts, according to a Western news release. She is a graduate of Kentridge High School and the daughter of Steve and Emma Goliff. She earned bachelor’s degrees in dance and in psychology in June. She plans to work on creating independent dance and dance-film projects and may pursue a master’s degree in dance.