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Group photo of Future Connect students and leadership First-Year Experience Fueled By Big Gift
Tenfold Senior Living founder Brigid Flanigan pledges $1 million to help create better support for new students Posted June 20, 2024
At LAIKA’s studios. From left, Multimedia Instructor Eric Fauske, PCC President Dr. Adrien Bennings, Chief Marketing and Operations Officer David Burke and Production Supervisor Jesselee Kahaloa PCC, LAIKA Join Forces
LAIKA is contributing $60,000 to support student scholarships and a new animation and graphics degree Posted April 2, 2024
Foundation Earns $250,000 for Support Programming
The Johnson Charitable Trust gave its Award for Excellence and quarter of a million dollars in funding to PCC for key student support programs Posted March 17, 2024
Poppie PCC Innovates Training And Support
From transportation and housing to digital resources and food pantries, PCC is creating a basic needs support structure for all students Posted January 8, 2024
Graduate Keyonna Williams cuts the ceremonial chain with a torch Mobile Welding Center Ignites Excitement
This donated trailer extends the reach of PCC’s skilled trades training programs by bringing the welding classroom to communities across the region Posted October 19, 2023
Susie Lasehne and Karen Kervin PCC Foundation Honors Departing Leaders
Portland Community College Foundation bids farewell to board members Susie Lahsene and Karen Kervin, praising their impactful leadership Posted August 25, 2023
Seunghoi Alumna Serves Up Her Dream Job
Seunghoi An is a Korean designer based in Portland who graduated from PCC in 2018 with an associate degree in graphic design. She now is working in her dream job at Nike Posted May 17, 2023
'Festival of Dreams' Gala Raises $318,000
Event proceeds will support the Foundation’s “Bridges to the Future” scholarship fund, which provides access to a college education for historically underserved populations Posted May 10, 2023
Carmen Sylvester Black History Month: She Overcame Injustice
Carmen Sylvester was a pioneer within the Portland Police Bureau. Now, she continues her work to help change criminal justice training and supporting students Posted February 10, 2023
Flying Retired Commercial Aircraft to Help Students Soar
The donated Bombardier Q400 by Horizon Air will provide students improved training options and help combat the aviation workforce shortage Posted November 18, 2022