College News

Luis Duque stand in his graduation cap and gown next to the sign on Thomas Road: "Phoenix College Established 1920"

Luis Duque's Journey to PC’s Biggest Stage and Beyond

June 1, 2026
PC Education Director Kat Valdivia stand outsides the 2nd floor of the H building where she works, smiling with her salt and pepper bangs in her eyes and her long hair past her shoulders

Kat Valdivia Honored with PC’s 2026 Distinguished Teaching Award

Kat Valdivia, residential faculty in ESL, Reading, and Education and Education Program Director was honored with the 2026 Distinguished Teaching Award
May 18, 2026
Dr. Kimberly Britt stands with Phoenix College staff and faculty at the Phoenix Business Journal Most Admired Leader reception celebrating her award

From Foster Youth to Most Admired Leader: Dr. Kimberly Britt's Journey of Purpose

On May 7, 2026, Dr. Kimberely Britt was awarded Most Admired Leader 2026 by Phoenix Business Journal for her leadership as President of Phoenix College and now Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor of Maricopa Community Colleges.
May 13, 2026
Phooenix College Learning Commons Manager, Dr. Sam Crandall, smiles and stands at an adjustable desk with a small warm light circle lamp to show off some of the features of the study rooms she built for neurodivergent students.

A Space to Belong: Dr. Sam Crandall Builds Sensory Study Rooms in PC's Learning Commons

Dr. Sam Crandall, Manager of Phoenix College's Learning Commons, built sensory study rooms to support neurodivergent students.
May 7, 2026
Olina Fong, dressed in a dark blue pant suit with pink top, stand between Dr. Kimberly Britt in a blue and white floral dress, and Wilbert Nelson, dressed in a dark gray suit at the All-AZ Academic Team ceremony

Three Degrees of Inspiration: Olina Fong's Journey at PC

May 4, 2026
Three PC advisors hold up their awards at the recent MCCCD Academic Advisement conference

PC Staff Awarded NISOD and Advising Awards

April 28, 2026
Edgar Fernandez stand in front of the three-panel mural he created with art students from Maryvale High School. The mural has a purple background with corn kernels reflecting the students identities in shades of yellow, red, and orange.

People of Corn: The Art and Identity of Edgar Fernandez

Edgar Fernandez's exhibition, Cultural Identity, is on view through May 31 at the Phoenix Art Museum's Administration Building, 1st Floor Gallery, 1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. Admission is free.
April 21, 2026
Guest artist and esteemed pannist Dr. Josanne Francis stand wtih other steel pan performers on Hoy Stadium during 4th Annual Pan Groove Rising Festival

PC Hosts Annual Festival of Steel Pan Music

On Thursday, April 9, over 150 steel pan players participated in the fourth annual Phoenix College (PC) Pan Groove Rising Festival on Hoy Field with guest artist and esteemed pannist Dr. Josanne Francis.
April 17, 2026
On a stage at the Phoenix Art Museum, Vanguard Award winners stand holding their awards with Phoenix College Art Program Director Jay Hardin, artist Eric Fischl, artist Marilyn Minter, and Phoenix College President Kimberly Britt

Love at First Sight: Phoenix College Artists Earn 2026 Vanguard Awards

Phoenix College celebrates the 2026 Vanguard Award winners and Showcase winners in the Vanguard Showcase, on view in the Eric Fischl Gallery from April 14 to May 7.
April 13, 2026
Students who competed in the Bear's Den competition stand in a classroom with a projection screen holding certificates and large checks in front of them with competition organizers and judges standing with them

Student Entrepreneurs Step into the Bear's Den

The Phoenix College Bear's Den Pitch Competition supported six student entrepreneurs in presenting their business ideas to a panel of judges for a chance to win funding.
April 7, 2026
Artist Marilyn Minter wears a black top with a bright yellow background, with her left hand resting under her chin, smiling.

2026 Eric Fischl Lecture Series Welcomes Artist Marilyn Minter

The 2026 Eric Fischl Lecture Series, featuring Eric Fischl in conversation with contemporary artist Marilyn Minter on Wednesday, April 8 at 6:30 p.m. at Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Avenue.
March 3, 2026
PC Psychology Professor Dr. Debbie Webster stand in front of the Black Student Union Living Legacy Award Tree in Fannin Library wearing a black top and black stole with green yellow and red stripes

Dr. Debbie Webster named Black Student Union Living Legend

PC Psychology Professor Dr. Debbie Webster is names 2026 Black Student Union Living Legend Awardee during the Black History Month Legacy Luncheon on Wednesday, February 25.
February 27, 2026