Honoring The Class Of 2021: Nakesha Juwara Of Beaverton

Before this year's seniors head on to that next step in their lives, we want to take a moment to let their stars shine here on Patch.

Bernards Wins American Mathematical Association Of Two-Year Colleges Teaching Excellence Award In Portland Community College

Bernards is the first instructor from PCC to earn the prestigious national recognition.

Graduation 2021: Surprise Your Graduate By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Students have overcome many obstacles the past year. Celebrate your graduate on Beaverton Patch.

Wendie Siverts And CADD Create Successful Support Options For Their Students

'I quickly recognized there is an almost universal drive to create things.'

Oregon's Largest Institution Of Higher Education Turns 60 This May In Portland Community College

When most 60-year-olds are planning for retirement, a particularly influential sexagenarian is just getting going.

Beaverton Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

See how college aid applications changed for Beaverton area high schools.

Portland Community College President Mark Mitsui And Executive Vice President Sylvia Kelley Announce Plans To Retire

Mark Mitsui, who has served as PCC’s President since 2016, will retire in June 2022 at the conclusion of the 2021-2022 academic year.

Dental Students Return To Portland Community College But At A New Facility

The cost is no more than $25 for a visit, and often less. Appointments are three to four hours long and work may require multiple visits.

History Corner: Remembering Pat Kraft's Contribution To Portland Community College And Machine Manufacturing

Last winter, Portland Community College lost one of its mainstays – Pat Kraft, who passed away.

Profiles From A Distance: José Esparza Reflects On His Outreach Efforts In Washington County

“I love it because I remember the first time I saw it, I knew I was home,” Esparza said. “That reaffirms what I feel so strongly".

Portland Community College Foundation Takes Its Annual Gala Online To Support Student Scholarships

On Saturday, April 10, the community is invited to tune in via KOIN, Portland’s CW or through the Foundation’s webpage, at 7 p.m.

Beaverton Area Increases Share Of College Grads

The share of residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been increasing in the U.S. Here's how it’s changed in Washington County.

Plans For Portland Community College's 1st Affordable Housing Project Progresses

'We are providing housing options for a wide range of household sizes and types.'

Portland Community College Clinical Research Training Helps Healthcare Professionals Skill Up Into New Roles

Thanks to ongoing partnership with local healthcare employers, Portland Community College is helping meet a critical need for coronavirus.

Portland Community College Serves Oregon’s Advanced Manufacturing Industry With Training Hub

“We have the most state-of-the-art college shop around with our new purchases,” said Scott Stewart, machine manufacturing faculty.

Emsi Study Finds Portland Community College Added Billions Of Dollars To Local And Regional Economy

The report — based on 2018-19 data — found that PCC added $2.1 billion in income, or supported 24,169 jobs, to the region’s economy.

Portland Community College CTE, Academic Programs And Partnerships Driving Economic Recovery

Multnomah County health workers provide COVID-19 testing during a Wednesday clinic at PCC’s Cascade Campus.

Robust Washington County Partnership Creates Job Opportunities In Healthcare, Portland Community College

“These students were women, many of them single mothers, who had already faced many challenges in life”.

Nahlee Suvanvej Uses Nearby Career, Academic Resources To Relaunch Life In Portland Community College

In 2022, the Portland Metropolitan Workforce Training Center is being redeveloped into an opportunity center to better serve its community.

Despite Historic Challenges, Portland Community College Successfully Puts Together Next Strategic Plan

"I am proud of the college prioritizing a sense of belonging in the strategic plan to achieve student/ faculty/ staff retention".

Meredith Houk Is Taking The Long, But Rewarding Road To Her Academic Goals In Portland Community College

“This is a hurdle in life that has taught me the most,” smiled Houk

Portland Community College Shared Virtual Preview Days Provide Peek Into College World

Following the event, staff host a Virtual Resource Fair to help attendees understand the myriad of services they can access while at PCC.

Longest-Running African Film Festival In The U.S Continues In February In Portland Community College

Not even a global pandemic can stop the Cascade Festival of African Films (CFAF).

Portland Community College Steps Up To Find A Solution As More Students Face Basic Needs Insecurity

Working together to address these issues, a coalition of anti-poverty organizations like Partners for a Hunger Free Oregon, public colleges.

Message From The Portland President: Attack On The USA Capitol

This experiment called American Democracy is as imperfect and fragile as it is grand and visionary.

Freddy Abayare Looks Forward To Rejoining His Portland Community College Family In 2021

"The pandemic has taught me about the adaptability, strength, and resiliency of our staff here at PCC".

In The End, Readers Just Needed A ‘Pinball Wizard’ To Get Through 2020 - Portland Community College

The high cost of rents and home-buying in Portland is a challenge for many residents, including students.

When The Pandemic Hit, Portland Community College Pivoted To Serve And Support Students

The pandemic forced PCC to move classes and business operations online while closing its physical campuses and centers.

Faculty Leader Lisa George Builds Equity And Inclusion Into Remote Learning In Portland Community College

"PCC offers this limited open forum as an extension of the respectful, well-reasoned discourse we expect in our classroom discussions."

Portland Community College Foundation Earns Largest-Ever Gift — The Carolyn Moore Writers House

The Portland Community College Foundation recently received its largest-ever gift, which is worth more than $5.5 million.

Portland Community College’s Training Helped Elizabeth Gomez Create A Bridge To A More Sustainable Future

Elizabeth Gomez is a 2020 PCC graduate and is enjoying the first few weeks of her new job as a designer with Ink:Built Architecture.

Portland Community College Partners With St. Helens High School To Take Manufacturing Day Virtual

“These are challenging times, and it’s critical we continue to support young people who are interested in manufacturing,” said Adams.

Portland Community College Foundation, Central City Concern Receive $400,000 From Bank Of America

The college will also be adapting its courses to fit more schedules by delivering curriculums in shorter chunks.

Through His Passion For Poetry, Ali Esteghlalian Teaches Compassion And Understanding In Portland Community College

Esteghlalian’s study of poetry didn’t begin in the traditional sense with a liberal arts education.

Nursing’s Selfless Work And Dedication To Others Is Alive And Well At Portland Community College

PCC nursing grads Chris Immonen and Alena Hasson provide care to a robotic patient.

U.S. Department Of Ed Awards Portland Community College $1.27 Million To Guide Under-Served Students To Success

The Cascade Campus serves 11,627 degree-seeking students in a racially diverse, historically African American neighborhood.

Portland Community College Foundation Receives $1 Million Gift From Anne Naito-Campbell

The result is short-term certificates leading to family-wage jobs and economic mobility.

Portland Community College Shared 'Carmen Sylvester Knocked Down Barriers In Law Enforcement And Still Is'

Part of her law enforcement training was taking classes at Portland Community College’s Cascade Campus.

Portland Community College Shared 'History Corner: The Cascade Campus And Its 50 Years Of Opportunity'

Fifty years later, the Cascade Campus has become a full-service, comprehensive campus, serving 17,300 students annually.

Not Even A Pandemic Can Stop Portland Community College’s Art Faculty From Offering Students Engaging Studio Courses

Art faculty Tatiana Simonova has adapted her printmaking courses for the online environment.