This content was published: May 2, 2006. Phone numbers, email addresses, and other information may have changed.
51°µÍø IN THE NEWS: 51°µÍø student returns minor fortune
Story by James Hill
The Oregonian
Steve Duin, columnist with The Oregonian, wrote about a 51°µÍø Criminal Justice student who did the right thing when she found a wad of money in her Taco Bell bag (“ on May 2).
Jerrica Geer, 17, who has faced a series of struggles in life, including health problems, has turned the corner and will enroll at 51°µÍø this fall, according to a profile in the newspaper on April 16 (“”).
On April 2, a story featured Silvio who came into the United States from Mexico at age 14 and took English classes at 51°µÍø so he could enroll into high school. Now, at 20, he attends 51°µÍø, helping to pay for his education by working night shifts at a supermarket (“” by Janie Har and Michelle Cole).
Community College Journal
Tammy Billick, director of 51°µÍø’s Information Technology Services, wrote about My51°µÍø in the February/March issue of the journal (“Student portal increases connections”). Billick highlighted the fact that the new portal has become a one-stop for information and student resources.
The Business Journal
On April 3, the newspaper showcased the Marylhurst University-51°µÍø partnership with two other community colleges to improve student access to undergraduate education (“”).
The Skanner
The newspaper featured 51°µÍø’s new dual admissions agreement with Marylhurst University and Tillamook Bay and Columbia Gorge community colleges (“”).
About James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at 51°µÍø. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »