Employee News

Amber Bliss Calderón Bliss Calderón Bridges Language Gap
Amber Bliss Calderón uses her world experiences to connect with Newberg's non-native English speakers to boost careers and lives Posted November 3, 2025
Longtime Welding Faculty Honored
Matt Scott earns the American Welding Society's Lifetime Membership Award, rewarding decades of teaching, mentorship and workforce leadership Posted October 27, 2025
Sam Barbara conducting choir practice. Sam Barbara Is In Concert With His Students
Barbara, who has performed with the likes of The Rolling Stones and Barry Manilow, leads the Rock Creek Choir into a packed fall schedule Posted October 20, 2025
Chelsea Stocks New Women's Coach Is A Slam Dunk
PCC selects Chelsea Stocks to lead women's basketball after a stint as assistant coach at Cal State-Fullerton Posted October 13, 2025
Hot Tech Training Means Hotter Futures
Lam Research and PCC pioneer a hands-on Microscopy Technician Training Program to prepare new workers for jobs in the semiconductor industry Posted September 22, 2025
Rich Mikulak in Clean Room PCC Introduces High-Tech Teaching Cleanroom
The high-tech facility is part of the newly designated ‘Technology Innovation Spaces,’ which will serve as the epicenter for advanced manufacturing, semiconductor and AI training Posted September 15, 2025
Vicky Lopez Sanchez College Names López Sánchez Permanent VP
Portland State graduate and Hillsboro resident Vicky López Sánchez takes over as PCC's Vice President of Student Affairs Posted August 25, 2025
Ninth Annual Jade Market Night In The Books
Thousands attended the annual Jade International Night Market at PCC's Southeast Campus to enjoy entertainment, eat great food and connect with community resources Posted August 21, 2025
CALI group Excelencia in Education Recognizes PCC
The college's College Access Latinx Initiative is honored for expanding access to higher education through culturally responsible support and learning Posted August 18, 2025
logo Statement By PCC Board Chair Concerning Misinformation
Chair Tiffani Penson underscores PCC Board's commitment to transparency and corrects misinformation posted in the media concerning program cuts Posted July 25, 2025