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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
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
Dr. Bennings with Congresswoman Bonamici and PCC Board Member Kristi Wilson. Dr. Bennings Takes Part in State of the Union
President Dr. Adrien Bennings was Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici's guest at President Biden's historic State of the Union address on Tuesday, Feb. 7. Posted February 6, 2023
From left, Laurie Cremona Wagner, Dan Saltzman, Kristi Wilson, Mohamed Alyajouri, Dr. Adrien Bennings, Serin Bussell, Lauren Riddle, Tiffani Penson and Michael Sonnleitner. College Honors Work of PCC Board
The college recognizes the dedicated work of its elected board members Posted January 19, 2023
PCC’s Advanced Manufacturing Focus Pays Off
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici champions $910,000 for PCC’s semiconductor and advanced manufacturing workforce training Posted January 12, 2023