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Veterans Gather in PC's Veteran Services Student Center to Reflect on their Service, Return to Civilian Life, and Educational Pursuits

Military veterans John Burgess (Army), Joseph Laffoon (Marines) and Jayden Quickbear (Army) gather in Phoenix College's Veteran Services Student Center and share their thoughts on the return to…
November 11, 2024

First-Generation PC Student Aryanaz Besharatlou Has the Resources and Time to Get Involved

Seven years ago, Aryanaz Besharatlou left her hometown in northwestern Iran, stepping into an unknown world in the United States. Her journey, filled with obstacles and triumphs, has transformed her…
November 5, 2024

Max Sweet's Journey: From Skeptic to Advocate

Maxwell Sweet once thought that his academic journey would follow a traditional path—graduate high school, attend a prestigious university, and begin a professional career in a well-defined field.…
November 1, 2024

Accelerated Education: PC's Keerthie Veluri pursues a Bachelor's degree in IT by 18

PC student Keerthie Veluri finished her associate's degree and high school by t16 and is on track to graduate with her Bachelor's degree in IT by her 18th birthday in May 2025.
October 25, 2024

The Side Hustle: How PC provided the foundation for Chelsie Parish Photography

After high school, Chelsie Parish wanted to explore photography, so she started the Phoenix College Photography Program which gave her the skills and confidence to launch her photography business…
October 16, 2024

Meet the 2024-2025 PC Ambassadors: Empowering a New Generation of Leaders

Phoenix College is proud to announce the selection of its 2024-2025 Ambassadors, a group of student leaders ready to represent the college on campus and in the community. This year’s cohort is...
September 30, 2024

PC’s Rho Pi Chapter Published in Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Journal of Undergraduate Research

PC’s Rho Pi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) has been published in the National Honor Society’s 2024 Civic Scholar publication. The Rho Pi chapter was one of just 20 schools to be published.
September 25, 2024

Rising Star: Edgar Fernandez's Path from Phoenix College to Public Art and Beyond

Edgar Fernandez's artistic journey took a defining turn at Phoenix College, where his childhood passion for painting was rekindled and deepened. The nurturing environment and inspiring mentors…
September 23, 2024

Inside PC United: Student Voices Driving Change

Meet the driven and diverse executive board members of PC United, Phoenix College's official student government on campus. From planning community service projects to advocating for student…
September 16, 2024

Janie Rhoads Riddle – A Pioneering Entrepreneur

Janie Rhoads Riddle's journey to become a pioneering entrepreneur began with humble roots at Phoenix College, where she not only earned her associate's degree but also discovered her…
September 10, 2024

PC grad Mimi Owolabi found her second home in Student Life and Leadership

Phoenix College graduate in Fall 2024, Mistura "Mimi" Owolabi found her time at the Student Union, working at the Welcome Desk or leading the Black Student Union, gave her the experience…
September 5, 2024