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Research, inclusivity efforts at stake as Oregon college leaders respond to Trump administration orders
Federal funding for research projects is a particular worry for the state’s larger public universities, which receive millions of dollars in federal research funding each year.

Jade Night Market marks 10th anniversary, celebrates multiculturalism and community visibility in Southeast Portland
Founded in 2014, the Jade International Night Market experienced a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19, but it reopened in 2023. This year, it will be held on Saturday from 3-10 p.m. at the Southeast campus of Portland Community College.

Portland Community College launches program to build strong foundation for first-generation students
PCC is preparing to launch a new program this fall aimed at supporting more students who are the first in their families to attend college.

Portland Community College union enters mediation after year of negotiations
Salary increases and other wage concerns remain a sticking point between Portland Community College and its classified workers.

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Portland Community College faculty concerned for future of nursing program
Faculty members and students at Portland Community College are worried that Oregon’s well-documented shortage of nurses could get even worse due to a lapse in leadership at the college’s nursing program.

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Portland Community College plans for bond updates, enrollment strategies
Officials say updates included in a recently-passed $450 million bond will help the college adapt for the future.

Portland Community College shifts to primarily in-person, hybrid classes for fall
Some immunocompromised students are requesting the college still provide plenty of remote options.

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Portland Community College, Caterpillar hope new training facility will help address enrollment, workforce challenges
The Dealer Service Technology Building will help students become technicians on Caterpillar equipment.

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Portland Community College scholarship program celebrates 10 years
The Future Connect Program offers scholarship money and advising to low-income and first-generation college students.

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Portland Community College selects new president
Portland Community College’s Board of Directors on Monday selected Adrien Bennings as the college’s next president. Bennings will be PCC’s eighth president and the college’s first woman president.