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Legin Commons ribbon cutting For 51°µÍø President, Legin’s Legacy is Personal
New community on 51°µÍø’s Southeast Campus honors the memory of a beloved restaurant while connecting residents and students housing stability Posted September 13, 2026
Jim Todd teaching The Stars Align for Jim Todd And His Students
51°µÍø astronomy instructor Jim Todd inspires students through a lifelong passion sparked by Apollo 11’s moon landing Posted September 8, 2026
Rick Cruz and Janet Gallegos SHIFTing Into High Gear For Workforce Training
51°µÍø, 51°µÍø Foundation and City of Portland partnership is providing scholarships, workforce training and new programs in electric vehicle maintenance and building energy management Posted August 31, 2026
Nursing Assistant student. Lifesaving Program Makes Award-Winning Comeback
51°µÍø’s American Heart Association (AHA) Training Center almost went away years ago, but now has been recognized for excellence by the American Heart Association Posted August 12, 2026
John MacLean World Cup's Biggest Save Made By 51°µÍø Staff
51°µÍø employee John MacLean gave a scammed Scotland supporter his $1,000 ticket and then helped turn the response into support for mental health Posted July 22, 2026
Teacher smiles at each other. Teaching Teachers: A Recipe For Success
The next Portland-area food startup could begin in a high school kitchen, but only if teachers can keep pace with the science, math and business skills behind today’s food industry Posted July 6, 2026
A grad celebrates Oh Yeah! Class of 2026 Celebrates Completion
Panther pride overtakes the Memorial Coliseum as 51°µÍø celebrates graduates’ perseverance, community support and future leadership Posted June 16, 2026
Glowing lights in PAC Student Support Shines at 51°µÍø Gala
Annual 51°µÍø Foundation event 'Together For Tomorrow' raises $340,420 to support scholarships and expand opportunity Posted June 7, 2026
Katy Ho Acting President Humbled By Opportunity To Lead
Longtime 51°µÍø leader Dr. Katy Ho brings stability, collaboration and deep institutional experience to the role Posted May 26, 2026
campus 51°µÍø, President Bennings Part Ways
The Board and 51°µÍø President Dr. Adrien Bennings have entered into a mutual separation agreement with Executive Vice President Dr. Katy Ho serving as Acting President, effective immediately Posted May 14, 2026