Prince George’s County Councilman Edward Burroughs III announces $2 million grant for county residents to attend Prince George’s Community College
November 16, 2023 - Today Councilman Edward Burroughs III announced a $2 million grant to assist Prince George’s County residents in attending Prince George’s Community College. This grant marks a commitment to increase accessibility to higher education for local residents.
Prince George's Community College Announces Free Remote Area Medical (RAM®) Clinic Event
November 02, 2023 - Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) announced its upcoming Remote Area Medical (RAM®) Clinic event, taking place on Saturday, November 11 and Sunday, November 12, 2023.
Prince George’s County native empowers the next generation of Brown Ballerinas
November 07, 2023 - From Prince George’s County to Hollywood, dance has kept Paula Brown center stage. Her non-profit, Paula Brown Performing Arts Center routinely hosts its annual end-of-year performances at the Prince George’s Community College Center for Performing Arts.
Prince George's Community College celebrates 65 years of being a prominent regional leader in education and empowerment
October 30, 2023 - PGCC Commemorates its 65th Anniversary Guided by its Theme “A Legacy of Commitment: Empowering People and Building Strong Communities”
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Visits Prince George's Community College
October 11, 2023 - U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) on Wednesday, October 11, to highlight the impact of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that expands job opportunities in the trucking industry for veterans, military, those in refugee and underserved communities, and others.
Prince George's Community College Partners with the Education Advisory Board's Moon Shot for Equity
October 10, 2023 - Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) announced an extensive partnership with the Education Advisory Board’s (EAB) Moon Shot for Equity, a national initiative focused on the elimination of equity gaps in higher education in the United States through research-backed best practices, policies, and technology.
Special commencement honors student who went into labor at graduation
October 05, 2023 - This year’s commencement marked a special day for Prince George’s Community College student Catherine Ellong for more than one reason. She transitioned from a graduation gown into a hospital gown in a matter of hours after going into active labor at the commencement ceremony before receiving her degree.
Prince George's Community College Announces Black Food, Black Futures Festival
October 02, 2023 - Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) announced the upcoming Black Food, Black Futures Festival, a two-day festival celebrating Black food culture and raising awareness of food insecurities in Prince George’s County.
Prince George's Community College Recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month with Annual Purple Light Nights Ceremony
September 29, 2023 - Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) held its annual Purple Light Nights Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, September 28, at the Novak Field House Courtyard on the College’s main campus in Largo, Maryland.
Prince George's Community College Announces New Articulation Agreement Signed with NewU University
September 26, 2023 - Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) announced a new articulation agreement signed with NewU University, the latest partnership in a long history of the College’s articulation agreements with partner institutions to provide students with more transfer credit opportunities.
National Community College Leaders Come Together to Address Post-Pandemic Enrollment Challenge and New Opportunities
September 25, 2023 - The 2023 Dallas Herring Lecture will provide community college leaders with a roadmap to transform college structures and move their institutions from ordinary to extraordinary.
Prince George's Community College Foundation Hosts Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament
September 18, 2023 - The Prince George's Community College Foundation hosted the Prince George's Community College Scholarship Golf Tournament at 7:30 am on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at the Oak Creek Golf Club.
U.S. President Joe Biden visits Prince George’s Community College; addresses the state of the economy and Bidenomics
September 14, 2023 - President Joe Biden delivered a speech on his Bidenomics platform at Prince George’s Community College on Thursday, September 14.
Tim Wise encourages teachers to be liberators
September 01, 2023 - National anti-racist advocate and lecturer Tim Wise visited Prince George’s Community College during Welcome Week last month.
PGCC Announces Accelerate to Entrepreneurship Workshop Series
August 23, 2023 - Prince George's Community College (PGCC) announced Accelerate to Entrepreneurship, a new workshop series teaching comprehensive content related to introductory entrepreneurship and personal financial literacy concepts.
PGCC Acknowledged in the Washington Post
August 18, 2023 - In a recent Letter to the Editor published in the Washington Post, a mother credits her son’s success as a talented locksmith to a Prince George’s Community College workforce program.
PGCC to Partner with Amazon for Employee Educational Benefits
August 07, 2023 - Prince George’s Community College is now an Amazon Career Choice program partner and Amazon employees are eligible to enroll at the College this fall.
PGCC Receives Over $1 Million Grant to Address Nursing Shortage
August 03, 2023 - Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) is one of nine Maryland nursing programs to receive a grant award from Governor Wes Moore’s initiative to support the declining nursing workforce that has occurred since the COVID-19 pandemic.
PGCC Partners with Local Nonprofit for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Assistance
July 26, 2023 - PGCC's partnership with the Maryland Center for Collegiate Financial Wellness provides public student loan information and resources to faculty and staff.
PGCC Supports Nursing Parents with New Mamava Lactation Pods
July 06, 2023 - Lactation pods provide privacy and wellness for parents on the go.
PGCC Summer Camps for Elementary, Middle, and High School Students
June 15, 2023 - Prince George's Community College (PGCC) offers free and paid options for students to engage in STEM, coding, entrepreneurship, and the arts.
Detroit Pistons General Manager Troy Weaver To Deliver Commencement Keynote
May 03, 2023 - Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) is hosting its 64th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 20, at 10 a.m. at The Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro. This year’s graduates are expected to number more than 1,000 in total.
Award-Winning Journalists Discuss Broadcasting Excellence with PGCC Students
April 19, 2023 - Students Gain Valuable Insight from Washington, D.C. Area Award-Winning Women Journalists.
Testimonial Wall Exhibit at PGCC for National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April 18, 2023 - Prince George's County Partners with Prince George’s Community College to Host “Lives Shatter on Impact” Testimonial Wall Exhibit for National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
PGCC Joins Community College Month Campaign
April 13, 2023 - Prince George’s Community College announced today that it will join #CCMonth, a monthlong grassroots education and stigma-busting campaign coordinated by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT). The primary goals of #CCmonth are to improve awareness of the economic, academic and equity advantages of attending community colleges, and to bust longtime stigmas wrongly associated with pub
PGCC Hosts Annual Mid-Atlantic Cybersecurity Capabilities and Careers Symposia
March 30, 2023 - Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) hosts its Annual Mid-Atlantic Cybersecurity Capabilities and Careers Symposia (MA-3CS), including the regional finals for the Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC).
PGCC Celebrates Women’s History Month with Mass Communication Speaker Series
March 30, 2023 - Prince George’s Community College celebrated Women’s History Month with a new Mass Communications Speaker Series on broadcasting journalism excellence.
PGCC Partners with Everspring to Rebuild Online Courses
March 02, 2023 - Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) announced today that Everspring Inc., a leading provider of education technology and services to universities seeking to build or expand their online capabilities, will partner with the College to rebuild 10 new courses this spring. The 10 selected courses will support fully online degrees at the College.
PGCC Appoints Chanelle Whittaker as Vice President of Equity, Culture, and Talent
February 27, 2023 - Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) announced today the appointment of Chanelle Whittaker, Esq., as vice president for Equity, Culture, and Talent. Whittaker was selected for the position from a diverse pool of highly qualified candidates and will assume her role on February 27.
PGCC Students Join Annual Student Advocacy Day
February 21, 2023 - Students from Maryland’s 16 community colleges join today in support of Student Advocacy Day, an annual event sponsored by the Maryland Association of Community Colleges (MACC) that provides a platform for students to meet directly with elected officials to make a case for continued state support of community colleges.
PGCC Joins Maryland Education Alliance
February 15, 2023 - Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) has joined six other Maryland community colleges to form the Maryland Education Alliance (MEA) to further boost students’ opportunities to earn associate degrees or certificates in the health care disciplines across the state.