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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
Scene from 2023 PCC Foundation Gala Annual Fun Gala Set For April 27
Presented by Comcast, this year’s gala has the theme ‘Road to Success: That’s Where You’ll Find Me’ and will take place this April Posted March 25, 2024
Foundation Earns $250,000 for Support Programming
The Johnson Charitable Trust gave its Award for Excellence and quarter of a million dollars in funding to PCC for key student support programs Posted March 17, 2024
Semiconductors Power Federal Official's PCC Visit
Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su and Oregon Congresswoman Suzanne Bonanmici visited Willow Creek for a semiconductor tour and roundtable at the Mechatronics Lab Posted February 27, 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
Cascade Campus Agreement Reached With FFAP Union
PCC, Faculty Federation agree to COLA increases for members, including adjustments to pay for part-time instructors Posted January 30, 2024
Close up of woman Cascade Festival of African Films Returns This February
The annual event is the longest-running, volunteer-run African film festival in the United States Posted January 18, 2024
Poppie PCC Innovates Training And Support
From transportation and housing to digital resources and food pantries, PCC is creating a basic needs support structure for all students Posted January 8, 2024
Left to right, Kien Truong, PCC Board Member; Sherrelle Jackson, Oregon Dept of Human Services District Manager; Susheela Jayapal, Multnomah County Commissioner; Dr. Adrien Bennings, PCC President (with scissors); Tiffani Penson, PCC Board Chair; and Rob Wagner, State Senator. New Center A Shining Example of Opportunity
Local community leaders hailed the PCC bond-funded redevelopment as a key services hub for Northeast Portland Posted October 31, 2023
Graduate Keyonna Williams cuts the ceremonial chain with a torch Mobile Welding Center Ignites Excitement
This donated trailer extends the reach of PCC’s skilled trades training programs by bringing the welding classroom to communities across the region Posted October 19, 2023