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Unlock Your Leadership Potential: Join the Pima Community College Student Senate
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Unlock Your Leadership Potential: Join the Pima Community College Student Senate

Student Governing Board Representative Rebecca Ursule (center) with members of the Student Senate By Rebecca Ursule, Student Governing Board Representative Image courtesy of Pima Community College Student Senate Are you passionate about making a difference in the Pima Community College (PCC) experience? Do you want to be a voice for your fellow students, representing their concerns and advocating for positive change? If so, the PCC Student Senate might be the perfect avenue for you to channel your enthusiasm and drive for student advocacy. A Diverse Representation The PCC Student Senate is composed of up to two elected student representatives from various campuses, ensuring a diverse and inclusive representation. These campuses include Desert Vista, Downtown, East, Northwest...
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Pima Community College Interim Chancellor Releases Statement Regarding Nevada University Shooting

In the wake of yesterday's shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, which left three people dead, we ask that you keep the victim’s families, friends and loved ones and our fellow academic colleagues in your thoughts and prayers. These senseless acts of violence, many of which have occurred in places of learning, remind us of the work we need to do as a College and as a country to find solutions to gun violence and make our communities and campuses safe for all.  Today and tomorrow, we will have an increased presence of uniformed Pima Police Officers on all of our campuses, and they will be available to answer questions and address concerns. Additionally, we remind all employees and students that if you see something, say something. T...
Soccer player D’Andre Pickett named First Team NJCAA All-American
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Soccer player D’Andre Pickett named First Team NJCAA All-American

The Pima Community College men’s soccer program announced November 29, 2023 that defender D’Andre Pickett was named First Team NJCAA Division II All-American. Pickett helped anchor a defense that secured eight shutout victories. He played and started in 16 of the 17 games this season with one goal and four assists, per a press release.. Pickett earned first team All-ACCAC and first team All-Region I, Division II. He was also selected to the NJCAA Division II All-Tournament team.   Photo by Stephanie van Latum
Pima basketball player honored with ACCAC Division II Player of the Week
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Pima basketball player honored with ACCAC Division II Player of the Week

Pima Community College women’s basketball player Rylei Waugh received praise from the ACCAC conference during the week of Nov. 5-11, 2023, per a press release. She started the Gila Monster Shootout in Thatcher, AZ with a double-double of 29 points and 10 rebounds in Pima’s win over No. 13 ranked South Plains College. Waugh averaged 22.6 points, 7.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 2.3 steals during the three-game stretch. The Aztecs open ACCAC conference play on Tuesday, Nov. 21 against Phoenix College. Game time is set for 5:30 p.m. at the West Campus Aztec Gymnasium. Photo by Brian Halbach
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Pima Alumni Showcase: Danyelle Khmara

By RUTH BEHRPima Post Danyelle Khmara is a Pima alumnus and, for nearly a year, a journalist at the nonprofit group Arizona Public Media. Since her graduation in 2015, she has dedicated herself to making an impact through a career in journalism. “I was at Pima and trying to figure out what I wanted to make a career in. I took my first journalism class and fell in love with it. I loved the idea of telling people’s stories, holding those in power accountable and informing my community.“ Khmara’s focus is usually on the U.S. – Mexico border, typically involving topics such as the environment, migration, human rights, culture, economics, crime and politics. But while her work tends to take her far from home now, Khmara began at Pima as a student writing for the Aztec Press, including ...
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Dr. Jade Borne Selected As East Campus Vice President

Dr. Jade Borne has been selected as Vice President of Pima's East Campus.Dr. Borne's previous executive leadership experience includes positions as Vice President for Student Affairs at Baltimore City Community College; Vice President for Student Services at Alvin Community College in Alvin, Texas; Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Success at Tarrant County College District in Fort Worth, Texas; and Dean of Student Services at Lone Star College in the Houston area.Dr. Borne's first day will be Monday, November 6.
Pima student voices: What’s your favorite local restaurant?
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Pima student voices: What’s your favorite local restaurant?

GOURMET GIRLS5845 N Oracle Rd "They're gluten free and won best in Tucson twice in a row; it's great!"-Tony Trejo TUMERICO2526 E 6th St"I'm not vegan, but I love it. Their food's not trying to be meat, it's just good food made from plants."-Aiden Larson ROLLIE'S5473 S 12th St"They're known for their birria. Whenever anyone/s looking for a good Mexican spot, I recommend it."-Xitlaly Linam SUSHI LOUNGE4802 S 6th Ave"The environment's really nice, it has good lighting and ambience. And the food's amazing, it seems authentic."-James Bradburn El Berraco2960 N 1st Ave"It's Colombian seafood, pretty different from what you usually see here. I like their octopus."-Orlando Tadeo