Phoenix College Timeline

  • First Junior College

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    Phoenix College

  • Phoenix College Founded

  • 1st Student Government Created at PC

  • 1st issue of Bear Growls distributed at PC

  • Classes held at Cottonwood Court

  • The Women's Athletic Association organized

  • PJC built the 4th largest telescope in Arizona

  • New Site for College

  • Gym Converted to Barracks

  • Dr. Robert Hannelly becomes the 5th dean of the college

  • Local KOOL-TV broadcasts evening classes from PC

  • Men's Baseball Win Championship

    They will continue on to win in 1962 and 1965 as well.
  • Phoenix College added to Maricopa Junior College District

  • Men's Track and Field Win Championship

    They will continue on to win in 1965 and 1966 as well.
  • Men's Golf win Championship

  • Men's Football win Championship

  • Library Completed

  • Men's Wrestling Wins Championship

    They will continue on to win in 1968-69.
  • PC awarded Re-accreditation

  • NJCAA National Women's Softball Division II Champions

    They would continue after 2000 to win 7 more c hampionships.
  • Community Colleges Celebrate 100 Years

  • Dr. Corina Gardea is named President of PC