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±¬ÁÏÍøIN THE NEWS: ±¬ÁÏÍøstudent returns minor fortune
Story by James Hill
The Oregonian
Steve Duin, columnist with The Oregonian, wrote about a ±¬ÁÏÍøCriminal Justice student who did the right thing when she found a wad of money in her Taco Bell bag (“ on May 2).
Jerrica Geer, 17, who has faced a series of struggles in life, including health problems, has turned the corner and will enroll at ±¬ÁÏÍøthis fall, according to a profile in the newspaper on April 16 (“”).
On April 2, a story featured Silvio who came into the United States from Mexico at age 14 and took English classes at ±¬ÁÏÍøso he could enroll into high school. Now, at 20, he attends PCC, helping to pay for his education by working night shifts at a supermarket (“” by Janie Har and Michelle Cole).
Community College Journal
Tammy Billick, director of PCC’s Information Technology Services, wrote about My±¬ÁÏÍøin the February/March issue of the journal (“Student portal increases connections”). Billick highlighted the fact that the new portal has become a one-stop for information and student resources.
The Business Journal
On April 3, the newspaper showcased the Marylhurst University-±¬ÁÏÍøpartnership with two other community colleges to improve student access to undergraduate education (“”).
The Skanner
The newspaper featured PCC’s new dual admissions agreement with Marylhurst University and Tillamook Bay and Columbia Gorge community colleges (“”).
About James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at ±¬ÁÏÍø. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »