Posted in 2026

Grace Stramel Music Prodigy Was Born to Strum
For PCC student Grace Stramel music classes make the grade as she turns one elective into a four-year music pathway Posted February 23, 2026
graphic One Day. Big Impact For Students
PCC Foundation to host seventh annual Big Give Day, 36-hour community giving event to boost scholarships and resources Posted February 23, 2026
CTE Month: Newberg’s Rising Star Gets the NKBA Nod
Newberg’s Emma Winn turned pandemic-era online classes into national honors, global travel opportunities and a fast-rising NKBA leadership role Posted February 16, 2026
HBCU marching band HBCU Band Showcase Returns to PCC
On Thursday, Feb. 19, PCC will host a free performance in the Cascade Campus gymnasium, featuring the bands of Southern University and the Prairie View A&M Posted February 16, 2026
Mechatronics Lab CTE Month: Fast-Tracking ‘Work-Ready’ Students
Grant-backed support will fund 40 students across four technical areas as Silicon Forest employers seek specialized skills Posted February 10, 2026
MFG Day CTE Month: Diversity in Manufacturing Discussion At OMIC
The Advancing Diversity in Manufacturing panel to discuss inclusion, culture shift and high-demand manufacturing careers Posted February 9, 2026
Rachel Skinner holding her certificate Connecting Multilingual Learners
ESOL instructor Rachel Skinner earned the ORTESOL Award of Excellence in Teaching for student-centered, equitable instruction Posted February 2, 2026
CTE Month: Matt Scott Sparks Student Success
The PCC welding instructor earned an AWS lifetime award, mentoring students and expanding pathways into high-demand welding careers Posted February 1, 2026
#32 in white B-Ball uniform shoots. Chris Bendle Memorial Games Set For Feb. 7
The fundraiser at Cascade Campus supports the scholarship foundation established in Bendle’s memory to honor his passion and dedication to the sport Posted January 30, 2026
Adam Holzschuh and Eric Brurud in front of HT courtyard, arms folded. Mission Implausible: Student Saves PCC $143K
Dual-enrolled PCC and PSU student Eric Brurud found substantial savings for the college after water audit Posted January 26, 2026