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Basic Needs Center
10/24/25

Addressing Student Success from the Ground Up: New Basic Needs Center Has “Soft Opening”

Porterville College (PC) is excited to announce the soft opening of our new, centralized Basic Needs Center, now located in AC-105. This move is a major step forward in PC's commitment to supporting student success by directly addressing critical...
Leadership Gift Presentation
10/23/25

PC Foundation Launches New Athletic Campaign with $20,000 Leadership Gift!

The Porterville College Foundation (PCF) has announced the launch of its new Athletic Campaign, a major community-driven initiative dedicated to supporting Porterville College (PC) student-athletes and furthering the growth of Pirate athletics. The...
Transfer Fair
10/21/25

Go BIG for your future at the PC Transfer Fair!

Mark your calendars! The 9th Annual PC Transfer Fair is coming to campus NEXT THURSDAY, October 30! This is your chance to take a critical step toward your educational future.   The event will be held in The Quad from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, bringing...
Presidential Forums
10/10/25

Presidential Search Update: Finalists Conclude Successful Campus Visits

The search for the next permanent President of Porterville College reached a critical stage this week as the three highly qualified finalists visited the campus on Monday, October 6th, and Tuesday, October 7th.   The finalists who spent a full day...
Timothy O. Linehan
10/9/25

Next CHAP Event Presents a Discussion on Evidence and Belief

The Cultural and Historical Awareness Program (CHAP) at Porterville College is pleased to announce the next event of the Fall 2025 semester, featuring Timothy O. Linehan, Professor of Philosophy at College of the Sequoias.   Professor Linehan will...
María Hinojosa
10/3/25

Acclaimed Journalist María Hinojosa to Speak at Porterville College

Porterville College's PC Writer & Poet Speaker Series is proud to present a virtual event/in person watch party featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist María Hinojosa on October 7, 2025, from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. The event, which will be held in...
Flag Raising
10/2/25

Continuing a Tradition of Inclusion

This past Wednesday, Porterville College once again celebrated the diversity and strength of our LGBTQ+ community by holding a ceremony to raise the Pride Flag on the campus.   The event was both a celebration of the LGBTQ+ Pride Flag and the...
Mixer at the Sage building
10/1/25

A Night of Connection and Innovation: Chamber Mixer at Porterville College

Porterville College recently hosted a Porterville Chamber of Commerce Mixer—the first Chamber event held on campus in many years! This successful evening marked a vibrant return to building strong community connections and showcasing PC’s...
Candidates
9/29/25

Porterville College Announces Finalists in Nationwide Presidential Search

Porterville College (PC) and the Kern Community College District (KernCCD) are pleased to announce the three finalists in the nationwide search for the next President of Porterville College. The search committee has selected three accomplished...
Ribbon Cutting
9/26/25

Fine Arts Department Unveils Enhanced Facilities

This week, Porterville College celebrated a momentous occasion as the Fine Arts Department threw open its doors for a special Open House on Wednesday, September 24th, at 3:00 PM. The event was a true celebration of creativity and a glimpse into the...