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History of Phoenix Community College

By Ernesto Iafrate
  • PC Opens

    PC Opens

    Phoenix Community College opens and Dean Weston is the first President of the school
  • Accredidation From NCA

    Accredidation From NCA

  • Campus Moved

    Campus Moved

    The campus for Phoenix College is moved to 15th Ave and Thomas.

  • Eldridge Conway first black student elected President of the Student Body

    Unlike many colleges Phoenix College was never segregated in its history.
  • Nursing Program Created

    Nursing Program Created

    Phoenix College establishes 2 year nursing program.
  • Some Famous Alumni

    Some Famous Alumni

    Nick Nolte is one of a few different celebrities that are alumni of Phoenix College
  • Dr. Myrna Harrison Hired

    Dr. Myrna Harrison Hired

    Dr. Harrison is the first woman to be hired as the college's president.

  • New Ways To Access Student Information

    Phoenix College rolls out a new Student Information System. It allows students to enroll, check grades, and verify enrollment online.
  • Hannelly Center Gets A Make Over

    Hannelly Center Gets A Make Over

    Hannelly Center is remodeled and expanded to be brought into the new millennia.