News and Recognitions
Recognitions
Pasadena City College: Proudly Supporting Veterans for Over a Decade
Pasadena City College has been recognized as a Military Friendly® School by G.I. Jobs magazine for over ten consecutive years, a distinction awarded to institutions that demonstrate exceptional commitment to veterans and military-connected students.
In addition, Military Times has ranked PCC among the top ten “Best for Vets” Large Community Colleges every year for the past decade. This national honor highlights our continued dedication to creating opportunities and providing support for those who have served.
In The News
PCC's Veterans Resource Center has often appeared in media sources around the country:
- Immersive equine-therapy program helps veterans transition from military life (KESQ Channel 2)
- From ‘Boots to Books’: How tailored college classes help vets in transition (Military Times)
- From Boots to Books (American Radio Works)
Updates From the VRC
VRC Hosts Clay Hunt Mental Health Summit
In Fall 2018, the VRC hosted the Clay Hunt Mental Health Summit with the VA Greater LA Healthcare System at PCC. More than 100 participants attended from the Los Angeles area to discuss preventing veteran suicide.
PCC Veterans Participate in the Warrior-Scholar Project (WSP)
The VRC is proud to have had two student veterans participate this year in the Warrior-Scholar Project (WSP). This program is a transition program consisting of highly immersive, one- and two-week college-preparatory academic boot camps hosted at America's top colleges and universities.