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Phoenix Junior College opens
PJC opens as the flagship of Maricopa Colleges. -
First Commencment
Five students graduate from Phoenix College. The ceremony highlighted the football team and a theatrical perfromance. -
New land purchased
4.5 acres of new land is purchased at Filmore and Seventh St. -
NCA Accreditation
PJC receives NCA accreditation. -
Expansion of class availability
The first evening classes at PJC are made available, increasing access to learning to students. -
New construction and New Campus
20 acres of land is allocated at Thomas and 15th Avenue and construction commences for an expanded campus. -
Dean Hannelly as student body president
Dean Hannelly, an African American student, is elected as student body president, illuminating the absence of segregation at Phoenix College. -
Expansion of Maricopa Colleges
One year after the creation of the Maricopa Junior College District, Phoenix Union votes to discontinue oversight of PC, and Phoenix College joins MJCD. Glendale and Mesa Colleges are founded. -
Library Completed
The new library, at a size of 33,000 square feet, is completed. The facility includes study carrels, group study rooms, and a typing room where students can utlize typewriters. -
New certificates offered.
The college offers coursework in electronics, engineering, drafting, building construction, and criminal justice. -
MyMaricopa.edu made available
The online student information system is made available to students, allowing online course registration, payment, as well as other managment features available.
