https://www.pcc.edu/news Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:33:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 no https://www.pcc.edu/news/2026/06/christopher-pierce/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:31:12 +0000 https://www.pcc.edu/news/?p=67260 noAfter years of hardship, Christopher Pierce found purpose at PCC and eventually a spot on the 2026 commencement stageAfter years of hardship, Christopher Pierce found purpose at PCC and eventually a spot on the 2026 commencement stageCascade Campus, General News, HARTS (Humanities and Arts), Homepage Feature, Location, MyPCC, On Our Site, Pathway: Public service + education, Pathways, Rock Creek Campus, Southeast Campus, Special, Sylvania Campus, Top News, advising, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree, Chris Pierce, Christopher Pierce, Dr. Jessica Lee, dual enrollment PCC OSU, ETutoring, Former Foster Youth, Gretchen Gebhardt, guided pathways, Honor Society, online classes, OSU Transfer, PCC commencement 2026, PCC Degree Partnership Program, PCC Portland Community College, PCC Writing Center, PTK Society, student speaker, teacher training, Tuba Kayaarasi, William Cervantes, writing, Writing Department https://www.pcc.edu/news/2026/06/muhunga-munga/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:25:33 +0000 https://www.pcc.edu/news/?p=67220 noCongolese grad Muhunga Munga is proud to be a PCC grad as he pursues engineering and economics to advance equity back homeCongolese grad Muhunga Munga is proud to be a PCC grad as he pursues engineering and economics to advance equity back homeGeneral News, Homepage Feature, Location, MyPCC, MyPCC Home News (old), On Our Site, Pathway: Science + engineering, Pathways, Southeast Campus, Special, STEM, Sylvania Campus, Top News, 2026 graduates, African Students Union, All-Oregon Academic Team, Alyson Kraus, clackamas community college, community college transfer, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Denise and Robert Frisbee Government Internship, Government Relatiions, Muhunga Munga, multicultural center, PCC 2026 Commencement, PCC Portland Community College, PCC Southeast Campus, phi theta kappa honor society, scholarship, South Africa https://www.pcc.edu/news/2026/06/expanded-childcare/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:40:10 +0000 https://www.pcc.edu/news/?p=67250 noThe college’s Child Development Center is expanding to serve 20 more preschool children through Preschool for All partnershipThe college’s Child Development Center is expanding to serve 20 more preschool children through Preschool for All partnershipEmployee Opportunities, General News, Homepage Feature, Location, MyPCC, MyPCC Home News (old), On Our Site, Pathway: Public service + education, Pathways, Rock Creek Campus, Sylvania Campus, Top News, child care access, child development center, Community Education, early childhood education, free preschool, Multnomah County, nature-based learning, outdoor preschool, PCC, portland community college, Preschool for All, student training https://www.pcc.edu/news/2026/05/katy-ho/ Tue, 26 May 2026 15:50:41 +0000 https://www.pcc.edu/news/?p=67233 noLongtime PCC leader Dr. Katy Ho brings stability, collaboration and deep institutional experience to the roleLongtime PCC leader Dr. Katy Ho brings stability, collaboration and deep institutional experience to the roleCascade Campus, Employee News, General News, Homepage Feature, Homepage News, Location, MyPCC, MyPCC Home News (old), On Our Site, President, Rock Creek Campus, Southeast Campus, Sylvania Campus, Top News, Acting President, college leadership, community college, Dr. Katy Ho, higher education, institutional collaboration, leadership transition, PCC, PCC Board, portland community college, strategic leadership, student success https://www.pcc.edu/news/2026/05/stephen-zeller/ Mon, 18 May 2026 18:16:39 +0000 https://www.pcc.edu/news/?p=67182 noStephen Zeller’s journey through recovery, grief and purpose leads to statewide academic recognitionStephen Zeller’s journey through recovery, grief and purpose leads to statewide academic recognitionGeneral News, Homepage Feature, Homepage News, Location, On Our Site, Pathway: Healthcare + emergency, Pathways, Sylvania Campus, Top News, All-Oregon Academic Team, Columbia River High School, Disability Services, nontraditional student, Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) Nursing, PCC Academic Advising, PCC Nursing Program, phi theta kappa honor society, PTK Society, Stephen Zeller, Vancouver, Wash. https://www.pcc.edu/news/2026/05/bennings-separation/ Fri, 15 May 2026 00:56:37 +0000 https://www.pcc.edu/news/?p=67196 noThe Board and PCC President Dr. Adrien Bennings have entered into a mutual separation agreement with Executive Vice President Dr. Katy Ho serving as Acting President, effective immediatelyThe Board and PCC President Dr. Adrien Bennings have entered into a mutual separation agreement with Executive Vice President Dr. Katy Ho serving as Acting President, effective immediatelyCascade Campus, Employee News, General News, Homepage Feature, Homepage News, Location, MyPCC, MyPCC Home News (old), On Our Site, President, Rock Creek Campus, Southeast Campus, Sylvania Campus, Top News, Acting President, community college leadership, Dr. Adrien Bennings, Dr. Katy Ho, Drive to Thrive, family medical leave, mutual separation agreement, Oregon workforce alignment, PCC Board of Directors, PCC community engagement., presidential transition, student success https://www.pcc.edu/news/2026/05/semiconductor-workforce-pathways/ Mon, 11 May 2026 15:34:53 +0000 https://www.pcc.edu/news/?p=67132 noA state $1.2 million grant to PCC will expand semiconductor training, dual-credit pathways and access to high-wage careersA state $1.2 million grant to PCC will expand semiconductor training, dual-credit pathways and access to high-wage careersGeneral News, Homepage Feature, Homepage News, Location, MyPCC, MyPCC Home News (old), On Our Site, Pathway: Science + engineering, Pathways, President, Top News, Washington County, Willow Creek Opportunity Center, advanced manufacturing, career training, dual credit, Higher Education Coordinating Commission, Hillsboro, Intel, Oregon Semiconductor Talent Sustaining Fund, portland community college, Quick Start, Semiconductors, STEM Education, Workforce Development https://www.pcc.edu/news/2026/05/ht-ribbon-cutting/ Wed, 06 May 2026 16:41:58 +0000 https://www.pcc.edu/news/?p=67117 noBond-funded modernization expands healthcare training capacity, supports student success and meets regional workforce demandBond-funded modernization expands healthcare training capacity, supports student success and meets regional workforce demandBond, General News, Homepage Feature, Homepage News, Location, On Our Site, Pathway: Healthcare + emergency, Pathways, President, Sustainability, Sylvania Campus, Top News, career technical education, Exercise Science, healthcare education, healthcare workforce, LEED Gold, Medical Assisting, Medical imaging, nursing, PCC Bond Program, PCC Health Technology Building, regional workforce development https://www.pcc.edu/news/2026/04/model-eu-awards/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:38:33 +0000 https://www.pcc.edu/news/?p=66825 noPCC students earned awards, expanded participation and gained global policy experience at the 2026 West Coast Model EUPCC students earned awards, expanded participation and gained global policy experience at the 2026 West Coast Model EUCascade Campus, General News, Homepage Feature, Homepage News, Location, MyPCC, MyPCC Home News (old), On Our Site, Pathway: Art + communication, Pathway: Public service + education, Pathways, Rock Creek Campus, Southeast Campus, Sylvania Campus, Top News, Andrew Eyler, European Union simulation, Joel Chapman, Kate Ancheta, Lizbeth Fierro Ramo, Model EU, PCC, pcc students, political science, portland community college, Robert Asaadi, Seattle, student awards, University of Washington, WCMEU, West Coast Model European Union https://www.pcc.edu/news/2026/04/ems-grant/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:18:20 +0000 https://www.pcc.edu/news/?p=66535 noOHA-backed $1 million grant funds EMT scholarships, training 21–30 new emergency responders through the college and 100 statewideOHA-backed $1 million grant funds EMT scholarships, training 21–30 new emergency responders through the college and 100 statewideCascade Campus, Employee News, General News, Homepage Feature, Homepage News, Location, MyPCC, MyPCC Home News (old), On Our Site, Pathway: Healthcare + emergency, Pathways, Top News, community-centered training, Emergency Medical Services, EMT training, first responders, health care workforce, health equity, Oregon Health Authority, PCC partnerships, rural health, scholarships, Workforce Development, wraparound supports