Posted in February 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