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Phoenix College student Israel Vail Cruz was awarded the prestigious ASCP scholarship and is pursing his career in the Medical Laboratory Sciences

ASCP Scholarship recipient Israel Vail Cruz launches his career in Medical Laboratory Science

To celebrate Medical Laboratory Professionals week, April 14 - 20, 2024, we caught up with PC student Israel Vail Cruz, recipient of the prestigious American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) scholarship.

April 16, 2024

Olneya Fong with her dad and Chemistry Professor Eddie Ong in the Center of Microscopy at Pheonix College, measuring the density of an ironwood carving.

Olneya Fong: Science Superhero on a Renaissance Tour

Nominated for the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program to recognize distinguished high school seniors, sixteen-year-old Olneya Fong attends Phoenix College Prep Academy, but already has two Associate degrees from Phoenix College, thanks to PCPA's proximity to the college and access to college classes and facilities.

April 9, 2024

Phoenix College student Melvin Pastores returned to school for a social work degree and became President of the Native American Student Association.

Self-Discovery and Service Guide Melvin Pastores’ Return to School

Melvin Pastores wasn't intending to go back to school. "I was bringing some clients to Phoenix College to sign up for classes. Next thing you know, I'm signing up," he chuckled. Originally from Yuma, where he was San Pasqual High School's student body president, Melvin has the innate ability to connect people to community services and provide support. He works as a 2 Luv 1 Another Peer Support Specialist for the Native American Wellness and Care Center in Phoenix that brings formerly incarcerated people together for rehabilitation in a clinical setting.

October 25, 2023