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Dreamkeepers: a safe haven from financial hardships
Share: For the past five years PCC’s Dreamkeepers program has been providing assistance for those in financial crisis, and has helped prevent a multitude of students from putting their academic futures on hold. Follow:
Grounded drones fly their way back to campus…sort of
Share: Last year, when two professors were awarded with the large grant of $7,500 by the PCC Foundation for the purchasing of drones, there was an expectation that more drones would be seen flying around campus, but the process has been slower than expected. Follow:
Dual-enrollment program helps create college confidence
Share: Dual enrollment is a successful PCC program that assists high school students in realizing their academic potential and preparing for a successful college career. Follow:
Protesters march for black man killed by Pasadena PD
Share: The Los Angeles County Sheriffs department is investigating the death of 36-year-old Reginald Thomas Jr., who died after being tased and subjected to physical force by the Pasadena police department. Follow:
Student soars high in NASA contest
Share: She.Codes computer science club president Kristiana Rendón was recently featured in an article by NASA for successfully leading PCC’s “Swarmathon” team in difficult programming competitions at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida earlier this year. Follow:
Ujima mixer makes positive atmosphere for students
Share: Smiling faces, good food, and balloon decorations that match the Pan-African flag were all on display for the black students that wanted to spend the afternoon mingling with faculty members. PCC’s Ujima Program held a student mixer, Sept. 13, in the wifi lounge to give their students an opportunity to meet with their assorted deans and professors in a casual setting. The mixer allowed students to see their professors and assorted deans in a different light. The staff members appear more human due to …
PCC shaping students’ academic future
Share: The transfer center at PCC held a workshop on Sept. 16 to guide students in their journeys to transfer to a four-year university. Follow:
PCC named finalist in million dollar contest
Share: The Aspen Institute announced Tuesday that Pasadena City College (PCC) is one of 10 national finalists for the coveted Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence that is accompanied with $1 million in winnings. Follow: