Prince George’s Community College Foundation Raises $119,500 in Support of Student Success
November 23, 2020 - The Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) Foundation held its biennial Partners for Success Celebration on Nov. 19, showcasing the many partnerships that serve to strengthen the College’s ability to fulfill its mission of providing a high-quality, affordable education for a diverse student population.
Prince George’s Community College Recognizes National First-Generation College Celebration Day
November 05, 2020 - Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) joins colleges and universities across the country in observance of National First-Generation College Celebration Day, held annually on Nov. 8.
Prince George’s Community College Announces Plans for Spring 2021 Semester
November 05, 2020 - Prince George’s Community College announced today its plans for the upcoming spring 2021 semester, which include offering the majority of its courses virtually to promote the health and safety of students, faculty, and staff during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Prince George’s Community College Partners to Raise Awareness of Domestic Violence
October 01, 2020 - Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) ushers in National Domestic Violence Awareness Month today with a virtual Purple Light Nights Lighting Ceremony, co-sponsored by the Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Office, to spread awareness of domestic violence.
Education Design Lab Selects Prince George’s Community College for Inaugural Cohort
September 30, 2020 - Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) announced today its selection by the Education Design Lab as one of six community colleges with extraordinary entrepreneurship potential to take part in a scalable, pathways model to improve outcomes for underserved students.
Prince George’s Community College Center for Performing Arts Kicks Off Virtual Fall Season
September 10, 2020 - Prince George’s Community College’s Center for Performing Arts (CPA) has reimagined live arts by offering free virtual programs beginning on Saturday, October 10.
Prince George’s Community College and Catholic Charities Partner to Tackle Growing Food Disparities
September 03, 2020 - Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) and Catholic Charities DC partner to address the root causes of food insecurity and health disparities, with a Community Food Distribution on September 11, 2020.
Prince George’s Community College Foundation Raises $40,181 in Support of Students on Give 8/28
September 02, 2020 - Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) rallied together on Give 8/28, raising a total of $40,181 in support of PGCC students. The Give 8/28 campaign promotes financial giving for black-led and black-benefiting nonprofits.
Prince George’s Community College Partners with Give 8/28 in Support of Black Nonprofits
August 26, 2020 - Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) has partnered with Give 8/28, a 24-hour online giving campaign sponsored by the Young, Black, & Giving Back Institute, to promote financial giving for black-led and black-benefiting nonprofits.
Donation from Children's National Hospital Enables Prince George's Community College to Enhance Hands-On Radiography Training
August 24, 2020 - The GE OEC C-Arm fluoroscopic unit, a donation from Children's National Hospital, will enable PGCC students to receive enhanced hands-on training in preparation for careers in radiologic sciences.
Prince George's Community College Welcomes New President
August 11, 2020 - Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) welcomes Dr. Falecia D. Williams as the College’s ninth president. Dr. Williams assumed her role yesterday, August 10.
Prince George’s Community College Offers Virtual Options for the Fall 2020 Semester
August 06, 2020 - Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) is offering all of its courses virtually for the fall 2020 semester to ensure student, faculty, and community safety during the coronavirus pandemic.
Maryland Community Health Resources Commission Awards Prince George's Community College COVID-19 Emergency Relief Grant
July 16, 2020 - Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) announced today that it has received a $50,000 COVID-19 Emergency Relief Grant from the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission. Funding will be used to provide a new telehealth/telemonitoring student wellness program focused on diabetes, obesity, and hypertension, and personal protective equipment for PGCC students and community members
Prince George’s Community College Commits to 100 Percent Student Voter Registration and Participation
July 14, 2020 - Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) President Dr. Charlene M. Dukes has joined more than 160 other college presidents and chancellors in committing to full student voter registration and participation on their campuses in all elections through the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN).
Prince George's Community College Professor Trains Local Police on Race and Law Enforcement
July 01, 2020 - As nationwide discussions about race and law enforcement heat up, along with dialogues about monuments and statues, Prince George's Community College (PGCC) history professor Sharita J. Thompson, Ph.D., says "the conversations that we've been forced to have are long overdue." She is optimistic that with better understanding comes healing.
Pepco Awards Prince George's Community College Scholarship Grant for Students Seeking Careers in Energy
June 26, 2020 - Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) received a $100,000 grant this week from Pepco to support students seeking careers in energy and related fields. The grant is part of Pepco’s Community Scholars program.
Prince George's Community College Nursing Program Among 14 to Receive State Grant Funds
June 25, 2020 - The Prince George's Community College (PGCC) nursing program is among 14 in the state awarded grants by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) Nurse Support Program II (NSP II).
Respiratory Care Program at PGCC Receives National Award for Student Credentialing Success
June 25, 2020 - The Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) respiratory care program has been recognized for the fourth time by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) for its success in meeting and exceeding accreditation standards and producing graduates who achieve their Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials.
Prince George's Community College Hosts Virtual Commencement on June 15
June 11, 2020 - Commencement for the 2020 graduates of Prince George's Community College (PGCC) will be held on June 15 at 6 p.m., hosted for the first time in a virtual format.
Prince George's Community College Announces Dr. Falecia D. Williams as Ninth President
June 01, 2020 - The Prince George’s Community College Board of Trustees announced today the selection of Dr. Falecia D. Williams as the College’s ninth president. She will succeed Dr. Charlene M. Dukes, who has enjoyed a stellar 25-year tenure including 13 years as president.
Prince George’s Community College Schedules Visits for Top Three Presidential Candidates During the Week of May 11
May 08, 2020 - The Prince George’s Community College Board of Trustees has announced the top three candidates for the ninth president of the College.
Prince George's Community College Joins #GivingTuesdayNow in Response to Growing Student Needs Caused by COVID-19
May 01, 2020 - Prince George’s Community College is responding to the immediate and emerging needs of its students in this COVID-19 pandemic by joining #GivingTuesdayNow, a new global day of giving and unity, which will take place on Tuesday, May 5, 2020.
Prince George’s Community College Contributes Ventilators and Other Supplies Needed During the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 03, 2020 - Prince George’s Community College recently contributed medical and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the Maryland
Prince George's Community College Students Lobby State Legislators for Budget Support at Student Advocacy Day 2020
February 04, 2020 - A dozen Prince George’s Community College students traveled to Annapolis today to attend Community College Student Advocacy Day 2020. The students joined hundreds of other students from around the state to lobby lawmakers for increased budget support for Maryland’s 16 community colleges.
New Voices of Pathways Film Series Features Prince George's Community College Segment
February 03, 2020 - Prince George’s Community College is showcased in a new five-part Voices of Pathways documentary film series that recently launched
Prince George’s Community College Announces Partnership with the University of Maryland and Prince George’s County Public Schools
December 01, 2020 - Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) announced today a new Teacher Preparation Program partnership with the University of Maryland and Prince George’s County Public Schools designed to address a critical shortage of certified teachers in the county and larger region.
Prince George's Community College Releases Joint Message From Maryland's 16 Community College Presidents
May 06, 2020 - Prince George's Community College Releases Joint Message From Maryland's 16 Community College Presidents
Prince George’s Community College Raises $13,541 on Giving Tuesday in Support of Students
December 07, 2020 - Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) partnered with Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities, and organizations to encourage philanthropy and celebrate generosity, on Dec. 1.
President Dr. Charlene M. Dukes’ Statement on the Death of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and the State of our Country
June 04, 2020 - Statement on the Death of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and the State of our Country
Prince George’s Community College Partners with Global Giving Tuesday Campaign
November 24, 2020 - Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) has partnered with Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities, and organizations to encourage philanthropy and celebrate generosity.
Cloudforce Announces Laptops for Good Partnership with Prince George’s Community College
December 03, 2020 - Prince George’s Community College announced today its selection by Cloudforce, the leading force in the Microsoft cloud, to take part in the company’s Laptops for Good initiative.