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The New York Times praises the White House initiative on community colleges
President Obama’s initiative for community colleges has drawn the attention of the New York Times. Columnist David Brooks offers an […] Posted July 17, 2009
President Obama unveils initiative for community colleges
President Obama today proposed a $12 billion investment in community colleges across the nation, saying the funding will drive expansions […] Posted July 14, 2009
President Obama unveils initiative for community colleges
President Obama today proposed a $12 billion investment in community colleges across the nation, saying the funding will drive expansions […] Posted July 14, 2009
Local welders on board with ship's repairs
They have to twist and contort in tight, small, claustrophobic places in floating vessels high above the Willamette River. Make […] Posted July 13, 2009
Free health care leads students to fit academic careers
When Debbie Stone talks about what Kaiser Permanente’s program has done for her students, it’s hard not to get choked […] Posted July 13, 2009
PCC gets half million dollars for child care
Portland Community College will put nearly a half of million dollars to work to help low-income student parents get care […] Posted July 13, 2009
PCC grad fit to prevent osteoporosis
Last month, 74-year-old PCC graduate Anna Grappe stood up in front of an eighth grade class to talk about her […] Posted July 13, 2009
PHOTO: New St. Louis Blues draftee takes a test at Sylvania
As part of PCC’s educational partnership with the Portland Winter Hawks, 6-foot-6-inch defenseman Brett Ponich (left) was proctored on his […] Posted July 10, 2009
PHOTO: PCC Zen Dragons fly to victory in Salem
PCC Zen Dragons, made up of students, staff, faculty and retirees, raced and triumphed in Salem on June 28. After […] Posted July 10, 2009
PCC art instructors create video on three local art legends
Did you know that Pacific Northwest College of Art is turning 100 this year? And that PCC has a strong […] Posted July 10, 2009
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