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PCC 58th in degrees by community colleges
PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland Community College ranks 58th in the nation in the number of associate’s degrees earned by students and remains No. 1 in that category in the state of Oregon. Posted July 8, 2003
PCC to strengthen global education endeavors
PORTLAND, Ore. – In an effort to develop increased revenue and provide high quality education, Portland Community College is planning a more structured approach to its district-wide International Education program. Posted July 8, 2003
Enrollment cap at PCC creates struggle for class seats
PORTLAND, Ore. - Melissa Todd wants to be a nurse. The 23-year-old is considering Portland Community College’s nursing program, but knows there’s a strong chance she won’t be able to get a seat in the class. Last year, 429 students qualified for the program with room for just 122. Posted July 3, 2003
New online orientation for students makes attending PCC easier
For students at Portland Community College, getting oriented with college procedures and services just got easier. More than 500 students […] Posted July 1, 2003
PCC closed July 4
In observance of the Fourth of July holiday, Portland Community College will be closed this Friday, July 4. There will […] Posted June 27, 2003
Educational Talent Search finds next generation of college students
As participants in Educational Talent Search, a partnership between Portland Community College, the Beaverton and Forest Grove School districts and a federal grant, middle and high school students are getting the extra support and encouragement they need to make their dreams come true. Posted June 27, 2003
PCC board names interim president
PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Community College Board of Directors named Dr. Gerard “Jerry” Berger of Salem interim president of Portland Community College at the Thursday, June 19 board meeting. Berger served as president of Chemeketa Community College from 1993 until his retirement in 2001. Posted June 20, 2003
Regional artists on display at PCC gallery
SYLVANIA CAMPUS - The Northview Gallery will feature an aluminum, bronze and iron sculpture exhibit by various regional artists in a two-month long presentation at the Sylvania Campus, 12000 S.W. 49th Ave. Posted June 19, 2003
PCC Celebrated Students at 41st Commencement
PORTLAND, Ore. – Nearly 2,500 graduates were honored at PCC’s commencement ceremony at the Memorial Coliseum on Friday, June 13. Posted June 18, 2003
Dark Horse Comics editor discusses industry
Did you know that a comic book won the Pulitzer Prize in 1992? Join Dark Horse Comics editor Shawna Ervin-Gore […] Posted June 18, 2003
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