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PC Student Turns Pain Into Purpose
In high school, Elian Jimenez (whose friends call him Eli) was known for his exceptional soccer skills. His talent on the field shone brightly, and he dreamed of attending college on a soccer…
December 10, 2023
PC Student Turns Pain Into Purpose
In high school, Elian Jimenez (whose friends call him Eli) was known for his exceptional soccer skills. But, a devastating ankle injury sidelined Eli during his senior year of high school. Undeterred…
December 10, 2023
Get Interdisciplinary: Patrice Sullivan on Photography and Spanish
As a painter, Patrice Sullivan has been making art for years. “I taught painting for 25 years at Colorado State University. Then I retired and moved to Phoenix.” Patrice has taken classes in fibers…
December 4, 2023
Get Fit: Scott Eroe on PC's Fitness Center
As a student, full-time employee, and a parent, Scott Eroe utilizes PC's Fitness Center during his lunch hour to stay fit and has been a member of since 2016. “It’s a great escape, especially in…
December 4, 2023
Get Psyched: Photographer Jeff Topping on Positive Psychology
Jeff topping has been taking photographs since 1976 and working as a photojournalist as far as Dubai. Now back in Central Phoenix where he has owned a house in the Roosevelt neighborhood for over…
December 4, 2023
Get Cinematic: Paula Cullison on PC's Italian Film Class
A proud New Yorker, Paula Cullison, whose maiden name is Giangreco, decided to reconnect with her Italian heritage. In 1996, she started taking Italian language classes and studied for a month in…
December 4, 2023
PC Students Connect with Industry Professionals to Launch STEM Careers
One-on-one interactions with company executives, engineers and recruiters, as well as small group interdisciplinary projects occupied Phoenix College (PC) Mathematics, Engineering, and Science…
November 29, 2023
History of Public Radio in Phoenix - It All Started at PC
From a radio student club at Phoenix College in the early 1930s, PC added broadcast radio to its curriculum in 1936. In 1951, a new radio station hit the Phoenix airwaves, operating at just 10 watts…
November 15, 2023
From the Theatre to the Airwaves
After working odd jobs across the country after graduation, Marty Manning came back to Phoenix in 1965 and enrolled at Phoenix College (PC). He participated in numerous stage productions, both behind…
November 15, 2023
Luis Herrera Turns a Life-Defining Moment in 2010 into a Role Model Opportunity
A life-defining moment in 2010 changes the trajectory for Luis Herrera and his future. Without a clue what to do after high school, Luis knew he needed to finish college and set an example for his…
November 11, 2023
Veterans Balance Civilian Life and School with PC Veteran Services Support
Phoenix College Veteran Services staff Michael Wainscott and Felicia Kinard provide veterans with support including accessing their military educational benefits, enrolling in classes, applying for…
November 9, 2023