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Aviation Science’s enrollment takes off at PCC
The program based at Hillsboro and Troutdale airports has seen its enrollment more than double from this time a year ago thanks in large part to the new GI Bill. Posted September 14, 2009
PCC Admissions – It’s so easy a Panther can do it
From testing to orientation to financial aid, the furry feline takes a journey through the college’s admissions process. Posted August 31, 2009
Local welders on board with ship’s repair
The two former PCC welding students at the Swan Island Training Center are plying their skills down at Vigor Industrial’s ship repair yard. Posted August 24, 2009
Middle College program is tops for many students
Salena Grayson was a high school student with a problem. A bright and capable young woman, the Southeast Portland resident […] Posted August 17, 2009
Sonnleitner is a one-of-a-kind Fulbright 1 comment for post 756
Portland Community College’s Michael Sonnleitner is in elite company. The longtime political science instructor has been chosen for a Fulbright […] Posted August 10, 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 27, 2009
Pardon me, Stanford, but I’m going to Reed College
Portland Community College’s Mary Emily O’Hara is one of 23 transfer students from around the world to be accepted to […] Posted July 20, 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
PCC names its 2009 Distinguished Patrons
The Portland Community College Board of Directors has awarded Mary Holmstrom and Barbara Raz its 2009 Distinguished Patron Award. In […] Posted July 6, 2009
Instructors are designing greener programs at PCC
These days everybody is trying to find a way to be greener. Amanda Ferroggiaro, chair of the Interior Design program […] Posted June 29, 2009
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