College News

Myrna Harrison, former president of Gateway, Rio Salado and Phoenix College, passes away at the age of 93.

Musician Jason Mohlenbrock started taking piano lessons at the age of five. He could play by ear but couldn't read music. He attended Phoenix College, where he found the confidence to not give up on a music career.

Sally Alsigab was born in Baghdad, Iraq. She and her dad are Deaf and learned Arabic Sign Language. When they were granted asylum in the US, both Sally and her father had to learn American Sign Language and English. That journey began at Phoenix College, where Sally is set to graduate in May 2025 with her Associate's degree in Accounting.

Governor Katie Hobbs proclaimed November 18 - 22, 2024 as Arizona International Education Week. Phoenix College celebrated our international community on campus with a range of cultural activities.

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 civilian life and their educational pursuits.

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.

Phoenix College's Transfer Center creates a space for PC students to meet with university representatives to discuss program requirements and next steps. The transfer services provide a liaison between PC and our partner schools including the four state universities – ASU, U of A, NAU, and GCU– and over 30 university transfer partners nationwide , including Columbia College in Chicago, Loyola Marymount in Los Angeles, New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, and Portland State University in Portland, Oregon.

When she was a Phoenix College (PC) ambassador, Sarahi Mora Hernadez excelled at giving campus tours and discussing the benefits with potential students – the cost savings and small class sizes – but she wasn't always so outspoken.

The Social Media Ambassador Program aims to recruit a diverse and passionate group of PC students to create content that engages audiences with their unique perspectives. Ambassadors will promote campus events, highlight academic opportunities, share resources, and tap into social media trends.

Ask Phoenix College writing tutor Kevin Flanagan what a typical day in the Learning Commons is like, and it's anything but typical. Requests for writing support come via in-person visits, online appointments, and Online Writing Lab submissions, where students send in an essay or paper for review.