Archive News at MHCC

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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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Mt. Hood Community College Athletes Excel in NWAC Recognition and Spring Season PreparationsMarch 12, 2024

Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) proudly announces the outstanding achievements of its student-athletes in the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) and the promising start to the spring sports season.

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MHCC Partners with Digital Promise and ACCT to Foster Global Competence, Enhancing Campus Inclusion and Student ReadinessMarch 06, 2024

Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) is teaming up with Digital Promise and The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) for a pilot project. The project is being funded by the ECMC Foundation until May 2024.

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Mt. Hood Community College Hosts Spring Career Fair Featuring Top Portland EmployersMarch 18, 2024

Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) is hosting its annual Spring Career Fair on Wednesday, April 24, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the MHCC Gresham Campus in the Vista Dining Room AC2002.

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Free Dental Care in Gresham: MHCC’s New Dental Hygiene ClinicMarch 29, 2024

MHCC's renovated dental hygiene clinic is open for business. The newly revamped space is now light and bright and has upgraded state-of-the-art dental equipment.

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Find Your Inner Actor With Acting Classes From Jeffrey PuukkaMarch 29, 2024

Ever dreamed of taking center stage and delving into the world of acting? Mt. Hood Community College’s (MHCC) community education program, led by theater director Jeffrey Puukka, is how you can bring those dreams to life.

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Faces of Our Strategic Plan: Pia OwensApril 01, 2024

Pia Owens, originally from a small town in Germany, was facing a big life change. She had just moved to the US after meeting and then marrying her American husband, who had been stationed in Germany.

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MHCC Launches Exploratory Bond Development WorkgroupApril 01, 2024

Community colleges across Oregon regularly go to voters in their districts to ask for support in funding large-scale repairs, expansions, or projects that are outside of the scope that can be funded through the operating budget.

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Small Business Development Center Classes Spring 2024April 01, 2024

All it takes is a spark to ignite something big or even life-changing. Are you a visionary with an entrepreneurial spirit who thinks outside of the box? The small business development center (SBDC) can provide you with the support you need to...

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MHCC Alum and Head Start Teacher Kaela Davison Honored with National Head Start Alumni Impact AwardApril 02, 2024

MHCC proudly announces that alumna and Head Start teacher Kaela Davison is receiving the National Head Start Alumni Impact Award.

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Notice of Budget Committee MeetingApril 05, 2024

A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Mt. Hood Community College District, which encompasses parts of Multnomah, Clackamas and Hood River Counties, State of Oregon, for the fiscal year July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 will be held on April...

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Mt. Hood Jazz Festival Returns to Mt. Hood Community College with Acclaimed ArtistsApril 12, 2024

The Mt. Hood Jazz Festival is returning to Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) from May 3-5, 2024, with a star-studded lineup of jazz musicians.

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Leah McMahon Named MHCC Head Women’s Basketball CoachMay 02, 2024

Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) is proud to announce the appointment of Leah McMahon as the new head women's basketball coach.

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College Housing Northwest and Mt. Hood Community College Welcome the Opening of Gresham Project Turnkey PropertyMay 06, 2024

CHNW and MHCC have a new student community opening in the Gresham area in the fall of 2024.

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Notice of Budget Hearing Mt. Hood Community College District 2024-25 Approved BudgetMay 17, 2024

Notice of Budget Hearing Mt. Hood Community College District 2024-25 Approved Budget

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Building Better Business Together: Mt. Hood Community College Hosts Entrepreneur and Small Business FairMay 20, 2024

Mt. Hood Community College's Small Business Development Center is thrilled to announce the upcoming Building Better Business Together Entrepreneur and Small Business Fair, happening Friday, June 21.

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MHCC to Host USA Artistic Swimming Junior Olympic National ChampionshipJune 13, 2024

Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) will host the USA Artistic Swimming Junior Olympic National Championship from June 29 to July 6.

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Investing for Success: MHCC’s Bond InitiativeJune 20, 2024

MHCC is moving toward this brighter future by potentially placing a bond measure on the November ballot.

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Keeping Traditions Alive: Trinh Nguyen's Journey from Vietnam to Owning a Restaurant in OregonJune 24, 2024

Trinh Nguyen, a client of the Mt. Hood Community College’s Small Business Development Center, runs a successful Vietnamese restaurant in Gresham, Oregon called Pho-licious.

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Faces of Our Strategic Plan: Ricki RuizJune 24, 2024

MHCC alum Ricki Ruiz has charted an inspiring path from student to a respected Oregon state representative for District 50 in the Gresham area.

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Mt. Hood Community College Welcomes Dr. Tina Redd as Vice President of InstructionJuly 01, 2024

Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Tina Redd as the Vice President of Instruction, effective July 15, 2024.

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Portland Highland Games Return to Mt. Hood Community CollegeJuly 09, 2024

Mt. Hood Community College is thrilled to announce the return of the Portland Highland Games to our campus on July 20, 2024.

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Out of the TreeJuly 11, 2024

After 10 years as a chef, Fred Krynen wanted a change. Granted, he cooked in Michelin-starred restaurants in France, but he was ready to steer his life in a new direction.

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MHCC Alumnus Collin-Kazu Lewis: From Student Leadership to Medical AspirationsJuly 18, 2024

Collin-Kazu Lewis enrolled at Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) at 15 years old as an early college student through the Metro East Web Academy, after attending Reynolds High School for one year.

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Mt. Hood Community College Welcomes Jennifer Boehmer as Vice President of Advancement and Community Engagement July 22, 2024

Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) proudly announces Jennifer Boehmer’s appointment as the vice president of advancement and community engagement, effective July 23, 2024.

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MHCC Designated as National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber DefenseJuly 23, 2024

Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) announces its recent designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) by the National Security Agency (NSA).

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Metro uses helicopter to create fish-friendly logjams next to Mt. Hood Community CollegeJuly 29, 2024

On July 29, Metro used a helicopter and other heavy equipment to place logs in Beaver Creek on MHCC's campus as part of a habitat restoration project.

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MHCC Bond Date ChangeJuly 30, 2024

MHCC's bond team has decided to target the May 2025 election instead of the November 2024 election.

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MHCC Recognizes Al Sigala with Patron Saint Award for Distinguished ServiceJuly 30, 2024

MHCC has named Al Sigala as this year's recipient of the Patron Saint Award.

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Real Estate Broker Pre-License Course at Mt. Hood Community CollegeAugust 14, 2024

Mt. Hood Community College's Small Business Development Center is offering an accelerated Real Estate Broker Pre-License course that could be your gateway to a successful career in Oregon's dynamic real estate market.

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Boost Your Startup with Our 'Marketing for Startups' WorkshopAugust 20, 2024

Mt. Hood Community College's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Marketing for Startups workshop is designed specifically for entrepreneurs who have recently launched their business and are looking to build a strong marketing foundation.

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How CPELL is Helping Community Members Get JobsAugust 22, 2024

MHCC's CPELL program offers a unique blend of language instruction, hands-on training, and essential support services to students from diverse backgrounds.

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Unlock Your Potential with Business Startup Basics at Mt. Hood Community CollegeAugust 26, 2024

MHCC's Business Startup Basics course is designed to provide you with the essential knowledge and tools to set your business on the path to success.

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Build Your Professional Business Website with WebMentorSeptember 05, 2024

Mt. Hood Community College’s WebMentor program offers a comprehensive solution that will have your business online and thriving in just six sessions.

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Become a Property Manager with Our Pre-License CourseSeptember 05, 2024

Mt. Hood Community College’s Small Business Development Center is offering a comprehensive Property Manager Pre-License Course designed to prepare you for the State of Oregon property manager license exam.

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Understanding and Communicating Climate ScienceSeptember 12, 2024

Mt. Hood Community College's (MHCC) Community Education class, Communicating Climate Science Effectively, is designed to give students the knowledge and tools needed to convey climate science in easy-to-understand terms.

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Lights, AI, Action: Transform Your Business on YouTube Without a CameraSeptember 16, 2024

Lights, AI, Action: Transform Your Business on YouTube Without a Camera, is designed for entrepreneurs and business owners who want to harness the power of YouTube but prefer to stay behind the scenes.

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Planning for the Future: The Critical Need for Updated Facilities at Mt. Hood Community CollegeSeptember 24, 2024

With aging infrastructure and changing technological needs, MHCC is at a point where investing in updated facilities will greatly benefit students, faculty, and the broader community.

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Mt. Hood Community College Partners with College Housing Northwest to Open Abigail Court: A New Student Housing Community in GreshamSeptember 26, 2024

Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) is excited to announce the opening of Abigail Court, a brand-new student housing community developed in partnership with College Housing Northwest (CHNW).

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Skyrocket Your Business: Become an SEO Expert with MHCCSeptember 30, 2024

Are you ready to take your business to new heights? Search Engine Optimization (SEO) could be the game-changer you've been looking for.

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Mt. Hood Community College Partners with College Housing Northwest to Open Abigail Court: A New Student Housing Community in GreshamSeptember 30, 2024

Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) is excited to announce the opening of Abigail Court, a brand-new student housing community developed in partnership with College Housing Northwest (CHNW).

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New TriMet Stop on CampusOctober 07, 2024

TriMet has added a brand-new stop right at the MHCC Gresham Campus, making everyone's commute smoother and more convenient and accessible than ever.

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The Mark Kralj MemoriamOctober 09, 2024

Mark Kralj was a steadfast supporter of Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) and a cherished friend to many.

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MHCC Wind Ensemble to Perform at Prestigious All-Northwest ConferenceOctober 09, 2024

Mt. Hood Community College's (MHCC) Wind Ensemble has achieved a remarkable milestone by being selected to perform at the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) All-Northwest Conference.

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Mt. Hood Community College Achieves GFOA’s Triple Crown Award for Financial ExcellenceOctober 17, 2024

Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) has reached a significant milestone in financial excellence, becoming the only public college in Oregon to receive the Government Finance Officers Association's (GFOA) prestigious Triple Crown Award.

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The Orzechowski Siblings' Journey through MHCC's Welding ProgramOctober 30, 2024

The story of former Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) students Misty and Walter Orzechowski stands out as an example of what our students can achieve through growth, hard work, and the right support.

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From Dreams to Reality: An Alumni’s JourneyNovember 04, 2024

Kathy’s story may not be unique, but it all began at Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC), where she started her journey toward a fulfilling career that she truly loves.

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AI Revolution: Unlock Free Tools for Business Growth and InnovationNovember 04, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the game-changer that can unlock endless possibilities for growth and productivity. Major companies are harnessing the power of AI to streamline operations, engage customers, and stay ahead in today’s...

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Remembering Mark Kralj: A Legacy of Service to Veterans on CampusNovember 08, 2024

In honoring the memory of the late Mark Kralj, the Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) community reflects on his unwavering commitment to supporting military-connected students.

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Alumna Reflects on Her Journey from Non-Traditional Student to Clinical SupervisorNovember 21, 2024

When she began her education journey at Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) in 2015, Deevonna Frasier was a non-traditional student — a 41-year-old mother, wife, and grandmother.

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Mt. Hood Community College President Dr. Lisa Skari Honored with Prestigious Howard Cherry AwardNovember 27, 2024

Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) President Dr. Lisa Skari was honored with the Howard Cherry Award for community college administrator during the Howard Cherry Awards Banquet at the Oregon Community College Association's (OCCA) Annual...

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