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Notice of Budget Committee MeetingMarch 18, 2024

A public meeting of the budget committee of the Mt. Hood Community College District will be held on April 3, 2024, at 6 p.m.

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Discover the New and Improved MHCC Website! March 15, 2024

As of March 11, 2024, MHCC has launched its brand-new website, designed with our community in mind

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Celebrate Black History Month at Mt. Hood Community CollegeFebruary 12, 2024

Mt. Hood Community College is proud to announce a series of events in celebration of Black History Month, showcasing the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Black/African American individuals to society.

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Secretary of Energy Calls Out Mt. Hood Community College For Energy Efficiency EffortsFebruary 09, 2024

Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) continues to demonstrate its commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency with a series of initiatives aimed at reducing its environmental footprint and lowering energy costs.

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Mt. Hood Community College Witnesses Remarkable Surge in Enrollment Following Streamlined Admission ProcessFebruary 06, 2024

Amidst a groundbreaking change in the admissions process for a pilot program, Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) has experienced an unprecedented surge in enrollment. This change included the removal of traditional barriers to entry in its...

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Mt. Hood Community College Reopening Planetarium to Public Shows in FebruaryFebruary 06, 2024

Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) is pleased to announce the reopening of our planetarium to the public, beginning in February.

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Mt. Hood Community College Adjunct Instructor Virginia Mattfeld Receives Dental Hygiene Award January 30, 2024

Mt. Hood Community College proudly recognizes one of its esteemed adjunct instructors, Virginia Mattfeld, Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH), for being honored with the 2023 “Today’s RDH” Honor Award.

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Mt. Hood Community College Celebrates Successful Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging StationsNovember 08, 2023

Discover MHCC's triumph with electric vehicle charging stations. Explore our news story highlighting successful implementation and sustainability efforts. Go green with us!

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Hard Work and the American DreamNovember 06, 2023

Read how a recent recipient of the Alfonso Torres Memorial Scholarship is working hard to peruse her dream of becoming a nurse.

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Higher Education Coordination Commission Awards $1 Million Innovation Grant to Mt. Hood Community CollegeOctober 18, 2023

Higher Education Coordination Commission Awards $1 Million Innovation Grant to Mt. Hood Community College

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Mt. Hood Community College Manufacturing Day for Local High School Students SuccessOctober 17, 2023

Mt. Hood Community College Manufacturing Day for Local High School Students Success

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Mt. Hood Community College Offering Bachelor of Applied Science in CybersecurityOctober 11, 2023

Mt. Hood Community College Offering Bachelor of Applied Science in Cybersecurity

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Governor Tina Kotek Signs Historic Cybersecurity Education BillOctober 10, 2023

The new Cybersecurity Education Bill will help student across Oregon peruse in-demand careers in Cybersecurity. Learn more about MHCC's new BS in Cybersecurity.

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Mt. Hood Community College President Lisa Skari Joins WICHE CommissionSeptember 27, 2023

Mt. Hood Community College President Dr. Lisa Skari Joins WICHE Commission joining two other Oregon commissioners.

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MHCC Adds $423.4 Million to Local Economy, Study FindsSeptember 08, 2023

A recent study conducted by Lightcast found that MHCC added $423.4 million to the district economy in the 2021-2022 fiscal year.

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Mt. Hood Community College Announces Donna Ryan as New Aquatics ManagerAugust 23, 2023

MHCC is pleased to announce the appointment of Donna M. Ryan as the new aquatics manager, overseeing both indoor and outdoor pools at the MHCC aquatic center.

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Tony Lalonde new head women's basketball coachAugust 22, 2023

Tony Lalonde is Mt. Hood Community College's new head women's basketball coach.

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Mt. Hood Community College Unveils Planned Equity CenterAugust 02, 2023

Mt. Hood Community College’s (MHCC) student basic needs team recently announced plans for a new equity center.

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Public Notice - Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities EvaluationJuly 25, 2023

The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) will perform a year seven comprehensive evaluation of institutional effectiveness accreditation visit to Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) Oct. 18-20.

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Mt. Hood Community College Extends Support to Local Organizations to Sponsor Refugee Students Through Welcome Corps on CampusJuly 13, 2023

Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) is proud to announce its support of the Welcome Corps on Campus, a targeted education sponsorship initiative that enables US colleges and universities to play a leading role in resettling refugee students. A...

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Student Receives Oregon Community College Outstanding Student Award from Oregon Society of American ForestersJune 16, 2023

Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) student Jill Aire has received the Oregon community college Outstanding Student Award from the Oregon Society of American Foresters (OSAF). Aire accepted the award at the 2023 OSAF Annual Meeting in Canyonville on...

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Mt. Hood Community College Head Coach to Coach Eritrea's National Basketball Team in International Basketball Federation AfroCan ChampionshipsJune 02, 2023

Mt. Hood Community College’s (MHCC) Head Men's Basketball Coach Alexander Loul Syum, 32, has been invited to coach Eritrea's basketball team in the highly anticipated International Basketball Federation (FIBA) AfroCan basketball...

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Mt. Hood Community College Ranks Fourth in WalletHub's Top 25 Community CollegesJanuary 06, 2023

Mt. Hood Community College Ranks Fourth in WalletHub's Top 25 Community Colleges

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