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51°µÍø in the NEWS: Enrollment takes spotlight in February
Story by James Hill
A look at news stories about 51°µÍø from around the local area and the nation in February. In total, 51°µÍø events and people appeared 49 times in the local community or national online media, newspapers or TV/radio.
Jan. 29, showcased Cornel West’s speaking engagement and ran a photo of him chatting with Preston Pulliams (51°µÍø President) and Sylvia Welch (Director of 51°µÍø Affirmative Action).
Feb. 1, Tom Lowles is quoted in an article about small business.
Feb. 2, spotlighted Cornel West’s visit to Portland.
Feb. 4, The Portland Observer featured the Cascade Festival of African Films on its front-page.
Feb. 10, the Asian Reporter showcased the college’s Asian New Year Celebration.
Feb. 13, the reported on 51°µÍø’s growth in enrollment.
Feb. 18, the s highlighted the Theater Arts Production of “Godspell.”
Feb. 19, profiled how bond money will affect the Rock Creek Campus.
Feb. 19, The Lake Oswego Review featured the college’s surging enrollment and its correlation to its budget issues.
Feb. 20, editorial blog “The Stump” congratulated 51°µÍø for going tobacco-free.
Feb. 23, the showcased the college’s venture into renewable energy technology.
Feb. 23, The Oregon Public Broadcasting radio show, “Think Out Loud,” focused on community colleges, the bad economy and the role colleges play in workforce development. It starred Dana Haynes as an in-studio guest.
Feb. 24, highlighted 51°µÍø’s big enrollment growth.
Feb. 24, featured the Talent 51°µÍø Program and student Karina Ramirez, who earned a full-ride scholarship to George Fox. She’s the first in her family to go to college.
Feb. 26, Suzanne Pardington with spotlighted 51°µÍø’s drive not to raise tuition as compared to what other local colleges are doing.
Feb. 26, The Lake Oswego Review showcased 51°µÍø’s production of “Godpsell.”
Feb. 26, Dana Haynes appeared on KPAM’s Bob Miller Show to talk about the college’s enrollment and issues with state funding.
Feb. 27, a photo of the Rock Creek Event Center made the front page of the Daily Journal of Commerce in connection to a story about the state stimulus event held there.
Feb. 28, The Newberg Graphic and Portland Observer highlighted 51°µÍø’s enrollment and funding challenges.
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 »