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closeup of hands planting tree Reconnecting With The Land
A $167,000 Metro Grant is helping to improve trail accessibility, provide space for gathering and art, and support first food gardens at the Rock Creek Campus Posted April 11, 2024
At LAIKA’s studios. From left, Multimedia Instructor Eric Fauske, PCC President Dr. Adrien Bennings, Chief Marketing and Operations Officer David Burke and Production Supervisor Jesselee Kahaloa PCC, LAIKA Join Forces
LAIKA is contributing $60,000 to support student scholarships and a new animation and graphics degree Posted April 2, 2024
Man taking photo of group Reception Draws Plenty of Political Support
Led by President Adrien Bennings, PCC's annual reception united education and legislative forces for common goal Posted February 2, 2024
welding student PCC Earns $2.2 Million Boost to Workforce Training
The Future Ready Oregon funding will strengthen partnerships and bolster economic mobility for historically under-served populations Posted November 20, 2023
graduate Firm Highlights PCC's Economic Impact
A study by labor market data firm Lightcast highlights the powerful investment of Oregon’s largest institution of higher education Posted October 3, 2023
Vibrant Jade Night Market Entertains
Jade Night Market unites community, celebrates local businesses, diverse culture, and offers engaging activities Posted August 22, 2023
leaders College Partners Celebrate Semiconductor Milestone
A bevy of elected and industry leaders celebrated the one-year anniversary of the CHIPS Act and its impact on Oregon's semiconductor industry, which PCC is a regional training leader Posted August 2, 2023
Pete Buttigieg speaks Buttigieg Hails PCC Efforts on Transportation
The Transportation Secretary toured the community and transportation efforts happening at the college and Portland’s major arterial -- 82nd Avenue Posted July 7, 2023
happy NAYA Tours College's Manufacturing Hub
Two dozen youth toured PCC's advanced manufacturing center in Columbia County as part of the college's effort to reach out to underserved populations Posted June 14, 2023
Ribboncut PCC Joins Partners for Connery Place Ribboncutting
To address issues of housing insecurity for college students, PCC and a few nonprofits and education partners created a pilot program to build affordable housing like Connery Place Posted May 3, 2023