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Back in Blue: Commencement Returns!
After four years of virtual or campus-only events, graduates once again donned the traditional navy blue gowns for the 2023 commencement Posted June 20, 2023
Commencement Returns to In-Person Format
For the first time since 2019, the college is hosting graduation in person on Friday, June 16, at the Memorial Coliseum Posted June 6, 2023
Dr. Bennings honors the college's food services staff as part of Classified Employee Appreciation Week. Leadership Honors Staff and Faculty
Thanks to the efforts of President Adrien Bennings, PCC and the board of directors recently recognized the hard work of staff and faculty across the college's district Posted May 24, 2023
New PCC Leadership Announced
Portland Community College will have a few new and familiar faces in its leadership ranks -- Vice President and Associate VP of People Strategy, Equity and Culture and Vice President for Strategy, Policy, & Integrated Planning Posted May 16, 2023
Hands on demo 'Diesel Day' Day Powers Up a Big Return
After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the event attracted 600 high school students who participated in hands-on learning sessions and learned about diesel technicians careers Posted May 11, 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
Ribboncut PCC Joins Partners for Connery Place Ribboncutting
To address issues of housing insecurity for college students, PCC and a few nonprofits and education partners created a pilot program to build affordable housing like Connery Place Posted May 3, 2023
Leaders at luncheon Nine Panthers Earn All-State Awards
PCC celebrates its nine 2023 All-Oregon Academic Team scholars Posted April 24, 2023
Students Return for 'Day at the Capitol'
Students shared their personal stories of how the college has made a difference in their lives and made their collective voices heard during 'Day at the Capitol.' Posted April 12, 2023
High five High Five: PCC Impresses U.S. Commerce Secretary
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo along with Ron Wyden, Suzanne Bonamici and Governor Tina Kotek hosted a public roundtable at PCC's Willow Creek Opportunity Center to discuss the semiconductor industry Posted April 6, 2023
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