Porterville College Student Honored with 2026 Kaleidoscope Scholarship

We are incredibly proud to announce that one of our very own has been recognized on a state level for their leadership and heart. Reid Lowery, a Porterville College MESA Scholar and Biology Peer Tutor, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Kaleidoscope Scholarship Award. This honor recognizes Reid’s outstanding dedication to promoting inclusivity, intersectionality, and student advocacy within our campus community.

The Kaleidoscope Scholarship is a prestigious award granted to California Community College students who demonstrate leadership, resilience, and a steadfast commitment to social equity. Reid’s work as a "changemaker" embodies the very best of our Pirate spirit, and we invite the entire campus to celebrate this achievement.

Join our Watch Party!

To honor Reid and engage with the broader community, Academic Support Services will be hosting a watch party for the 8th Annual California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCC) LGBTQIA2S+ Summit. This virtual event runs April 15 and 16, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Library and Innovation Center.

Reid will be formally presented with her award during the Reception that she will be attending in person on April 15th from 12:45 to 1:30 p.m. Please join us in the library or innovation center during this time to cheer her on as she accepts this well-deserved recognition on the state stage.

Let’s come together to celebrate Reid’s hard work and her commitment to creating a more inclusive community for everyone!