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James Hill

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James Hill

James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic, Woodburn Independent, Clackamas Review, Oregon City News, The Dalles Daily Chronicle and the Associated Press. Born in Hillsboro, James is a native Oregonian through and through, having lived in Portland and Sunriver most of his life. Today, he manages the PCC website content, the college magazine "Communities" and public relations and crisis communications projects.

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Chantell Wesley One PCC alum is making it her goal to close Oregon’s teacher diversity gap
As Oregon heads toward 2026–27 ethnic studies implementation, PCC alum Chantell Wesley is becoming the kind of educator the state needs Posted January 12, 2026
Sylvania Portland Community College earns 2026 Carnegie elective classification for community engagement
PCC has demonstrated strong alignment across the college’s mission, culture, leadership, resources and practices that support community engagement Posted January 11, 2026
Hannah Newman, Tree Flowers detail, 2025, mixed media sculpture Panel discussion centers on art, authorship and the future in the age of AI
PCC event is presented in conjunction with Hannah Newman’s exhibition, ‘Neural-Lithic Harvests’ Posted January 6, 2026
new cover Year in Review, Part 2: Stories of reaching degree goals and honoring great faculty
From the Class of 2025 crossing the stage at Memorial Coliseum to the inspiring journey of a longtime faculty, these stories highlight determination, community and second chances Posted December 30, 2025
Happy grads PCC’s Year in Review: A look back at stories that made an impact in 2025
A look back at the amazing and most impactful stories of the year that happened at PCC Posted December 24, 2025
customer looking at a necklace PCC employees fund-raise for ESOL students during holidays
PCC employees support ESOL student scholarships through long-standing jewelry sales at campuses Posted December 8, 2025
check donation with volunteers and Mama Berries Marketing Director PCC’s basic needs center receives $5,000 gift to support single parent students
The MamaBerries Nonprofit Foundation donated $5,000 to the Student Basic Needs Center to provide seasonal assistance gift cards to single parent students Posted December 1, 2025
History Corner: In 2010, International Education Week dazzled students and community
Fifteen years ago, PCC's “hidden gem” stepped into the spotlight as the eighth annual event filled all four major campuses with fashion, culture, and conversation Posted November 11, 2025
Amber Bliss Calderón Building connections: Amber Bliss Calderón helps Newberg adults find their voice
Amber Bliss Calderón uses her world experiences to connect with Newberg's non-native English speakers to boost careers and lives Posted November 3, 2025
Viktor the Viking and Poppie the Panther Signed, sealed and delivered: PCC agrees to transfer pact with PSU
PCC and PSU are aligning programs, advising and support to cut barriers, boost affordability, expand career links, and help diverse learners finish four-year degrees Posted October 23, 2025