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James Hill

Contact info: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-hill-36981a101/ | jghill@pcc.edu

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James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic, Woodburn Independent, Clackamas Review, Oregon City News, The Dalles Daily Chronicle and the Associated Press. Born in Hillsboro, James is a native Oregonian through and through, having lived in Portland and Sunriver most of his life. Today, he manages the PCC website content, the college magazine "Communities" and public relations and crisis communications projects.

Articles (4876):

Newberg, Gaston students get down to business at PCC center

A fast-paced business simulation gave Newberg and Gaston high school students a firsthand look at how manufacturing companies operate Posted April 17, 2026

In My Own Words: Holi celebration brings color, culture and community together

Rock Creek Holi celebration united community through traditional food, music, cultural learning, and colorful festivities Posted April 13, 2026

PCC reaches tentative deal with its faculty union, effectively ending nearly three-week strike

The agreement includes a 2% COLA this year and 3% in 2026-27 and $5,475 lump sum payout to each full-time faculty Posted March 30, 2026

PCC, classified union reach tentative agreement to end strike

The classified deal provides COLA increases of 0% this year and 5% in 2026-27 while the college continues to bargain with the faculty union Posted March 25, 2026

Portland Community College advances 5% COLA in effort to reach agreement

The proposal includes a 2% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in the first year of the contract and a 3% COLA in the second year Posted March 23, 2026

Portland Community College emphasizes urgency of agreement to start spring term on time

PCC urges Monday deal to avoid disruptions for students and keep spring term on schedule Posted March 22, 2026

PCC unions announce strike beginning March 11; PCC plans to continue negotiations and support students

The college and unions are negotiating a mid-contract reopener focused on wages and benefits Posted March 11, 2026

In My Own Words: Student experiences the tasty goodness of News Seasons sampling event

Student Alana Miller discusses her experience at food innovation courses sampling event at New Seasons Posted March 2, 2026

Portland Community College’s SBDC and partners celebrate 20 years of ‘Getting Your Recipe to Market’

Pitch-and-sampling event at New Seasons Market headquarters highlights PCC’s long-standing partnership with grocery chain and OSU Food Innovation Center Posted March 2, 2026

CTE Month: ‘PCC is a critical partner’ — healthcare leaders recruit at Sylvania job fair

Students meet 20 healthcare employers at Sylvania Campus to get connected to careers in nursing and medical imaging Posted February 26, 2026