Pasadena City College

All are invited to join us as we kick off Pride Month at Pasadena City College!

The PCC Pride Center invites the community to celebrate with an evening of live cumbia music, refreshments, community, and a special appearance by Angel City Football Club players at our annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony.

📍 Mirror Pools
📅 Monday, June 1
⏰ 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Hosted in collaboration with PCC’s Office of the President and the Office of Institutional Equity, Diversity, and Justice. All are welcome and we hope to see you there!

Whether you call it “building math confidence” or “aura maxing your math rizz” 😭✏️

PCC’s FREE Summer Middle School Math Academy is here to help rising 7th and 8th graders strengthen their math skills, meet new friends, and get ready for high school in a supportive college environment.

Apply now by visiting: https://pasadena.edu/noncredit/programs-and-courses/math-academy-for-middle-school-students/

Math Academy for Middle School Students - PCC's Noncredit Division - Pasadena City College Math Academy for Middle School Students in Pasadena City College's Noncredit Division

Tomorrow, Team PCC will join United Way of Greater Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium for WalkUnitedLA 2026 in support of higher education and student success.

Ahead of tomorrow’s event, CBS LA highlighted the story of PCC student Ducien Allen, who shared his journey through homelessness, displacement following the Eaton Fire, and the support he received from PCC during some of the most difficult moments of his life.

We are incredibly proud of Ducien, who will be speaking at tomorrow’s event to share his story and the impact that support systems like PCC and United Way can have on students working toward a better future.

United Way of Greater Los Angeles continues to be a valued partner in PCC’s Skills to Rebuild Initiative, helping provide critical resources and financial support for our students and community.

Thank you to United Way and the Los Angeles Rams for shining a light on stories like Ducien’s and for supporting students across our region. 💛

Preview of Saturday’s United Way 5k at SoFi Stadium A Pasadena College student talks about how United Way of Greater Los Angeles helped him. The organization along with the Los Angeles Rams will host WalkUnitedLA 2026 on Saturday, May 9 at SoFi Stadium.

You’ve seen the C Building.
You’ve seen the CC Building.

It only made sense…
Welcome to the CCC Building 👀

(*not to be confused with the CA Building, CEC, or CDC!)

Just a reminder that all Pasadena City College Campuses will be closed, tomorrow, March 31.

Classes will resume on Wednesday, April 1.

See you then, !

Black History Month isn’t over yet! We hope you’ll join us TONIGHT for 'You’re Welcome: The Gifts from Black America', a real talk conversation with Michael Harriot.

Michael Harriot is a columnist, commentator, and author of 'Black AF History: The Unwhitewashed Story of America'. He is a frequent contributor to The Washington Post, The Atlantic, BET, MSNBC, and CNN, and a recipient of the National Association of Black Journalists award for digital commentary.

Join us from 6pm - 8pm in Westerbeck Hall as we reflect on the indelible impact of Black identity on our country and the lessons we must draw upon to resist the rewriting of history.

Learn more and reserve your seat now:
https://pasadena.edu/calendars/event.php?eventid=20600my_key_0

Happy Lancers!

Join us throughout the month as we honor Black history, culture, resilience, and leadership through a series of meaningful events, including lectures, conversations, community breakfasts, and conferences centered on learning, reflection, and connection.

We invite students, faculty, staff, and community members to come together to celebrate Black excellence, uplift voices, and build community all month long.

Find full event details and updates at pasadena.edu/blackhistory.

Don’t forget, Pasadena City College will be closed on Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

As we honor Dr. King’s legacy, we reflect on his call to justice, service, and collective responsibility. His words and actions continue to challenge us to stand with our communities and work toward equity and dignity for all.

On Tuesday, January 20th at noon, we invite the campus community to attend ‘Dr. King’s Legacy in Action: Justice, Advocacy and Collective Responsibility’. This panel discussion, moderated by Dr. Fanon Wilkins, will explore Dr. King’s lasting impact and the ongoing work of social justice in today’s world. Panelists include Dr. Keith Williams, Professor Ariana Flores, Dr. Amy Tahani-Bidmeshki, Professor Francesca Chaboya, and Dr. Cristina Salazar-Romo. Light refreshments will be provided.

We encourage our community to take time to reflect, honor, and engage as we continue the work Dr. King inspired. We hope to see you there!

Learn more here: https://pasadena.edu/calendars/event.php?eventid=20459my_key_

As we kick off a new year, we are proud to share that the State of California has officially designated Pasadena City College as a Black Serving Institution. This recognition honors PCC’s commitment to supporting Black student success through equity, access, and belonging.

This distinction, created through California Senate Bill 1348, recognizes colleges that demonstrate meaningful progress in retention, graduation, representation, and closing equity gaps for Black students. Being named a Black Serving Institution in the inaugural year reflects the dedication of our faculty, staff, administrators, and community.

As we begin 2026 and welcome students back to campus, we remain committed to building pathways that center Black student voices, experiences, and success.

Here’s to a strong start to Winter Session and an even stronger year ahead.

Read the full press release now: https://pasadena.edu/news-and-events/news/pcc-recognized-by-state-as-bsi.php